Stylists Swear You Need At Least One Plaid Shirt This Fall

Nothing screams cozy like a flannel moment. And you don’t have to be a farmer or punk rocker to rock a classic flannel shirt. Stylists recommend flannels for anything from date night to a bonfire kickback. Fashion expert Raquel Riley Thomas actually loves an elevated flannel look. To achieve that, she recommends getting a flannel in the right shade for you (more on that in a moment) with a neutral-colored shirt, pair of distressed jeans, and a bootie.

Leave the UGGs at home, though, says Thomas. (Excuse me as I cry into my Chestnut Classics). “We’re not lounging in our house,” says Thomas, who's a military captain turned fashionista. “You want to make sure your uniform looks good and clean.”

Peep a few of the best stylist-approved flannels, below:

All that said, the most important thing when picking any ~look~ is, of course, to make sure it's an outfit that makes you feel good. “If you are uncomfortable, it shows up in your face, so it really doesn’t matter what you have on,” says image therapist Liana Chaouli.

She had enough flannel styling ideas to last an entire workweek and then some. Go for something traditional, like skinny jeans with a flowy, longer flannel. See those tips and many, many more below amongst the 20 best flannel shirts you can get in 2022, from oversized boyfriend options to lightweight and even durable options for every style.