https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-do-you-feel-about-flannel Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 27 Apr 2026 23:24:46 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-do-you-feel-about-flannel/page/2#post-2291200 Sat, 12 Nov 2022 14:28:23 +0000 Eliza 2291200@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No flannel here; not even in the linen closet. Prefer knitwear to flannel shirts and like crisp sheets year round. I see how flannel works for others and enjoy it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-do-you-feel-about-flannel/page/2#post-2291197 Sat, 12 Nov 2022 13:27:37 +0000 Janet 2291197@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Funny update: I stopped by a nearby consignment shop to pick up my earnings ($150+!) and ended up spending $12 of it on a Madewell flannel shirt — it’s black with small grey stars all over it. Cheap cozy casual without feeling like I’m a ranch hand! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-do-you-feel-about-flannel/page/2#post-2291166 Sat, 12 Nov 2022 04:14:04 +0000 marija 2291166@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have never owned anything flannel except for the PJ's my mom made me. &nbsp;I just cannot. &nbsp;And sheets? &nbsp;No way! &nbsp;lol. &nbsp;I don't know what it is, but I don't think I ever will own a flannel piece of clothing.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-do-you-feel-about-flannel/page/2#post-2291154 Sat, 12 Nov 2022 02:15:44 +0000 Sally 2291154@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it but don't have it and find it hard to style.&nbsp; I like how style fan has styled it with the jeans and I have seen young girls wear it with jeans or track pants and a crop top with flannel shirt open.&nbsp; I wont be doing that. I guess over a singlet unbuttoned but even with jeans or skirt, I'm likely to look like I came off the farm or prairie.&nbsp; &nbsp;I think I will just admire it on others.&nbsp; I find flannel pyjamas too hot to wear.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-do-you-feel-about-flannel/page/2#post-2291070 Fri, 11 Nov 2022 18:24:36 +0000 Theodora 2291070@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Never say never! &nbsp;I have always avoided the plaid flannel button ups, as I feel like a Lumberjack in them, not my thing.. &nbsp;BUT, I just bought this dress below, which is so soft and easy to wear, and the bonus is that the pattern reminds me of a dress I adored in second grade (though that one had puffy sleeves). As I live in Florida, not too many days to wear, but I am visiting my kids often in San Diego and Portland, OR, where it has just become a favorite!</p> <p>When I get back to Florida, I may just look for my second grade school photo-I think I was wearing that dress in it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-do-you-feel-about-flannel/page/2#post-2291069 Fri, 11 Nov 2022 18:13:47 +0000 judy 2291069@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love flannel!&nbsp; But I don't currently have any. I'm thinking I need to go back for that plaid flannel shirt I saw at the hardware store the other day.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-do-you-feel-about-flannel/page/2#post-2291050 Fri, 11 Nov 2022 15:35:08 +0000 ChristelJ 2291050@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Really love my one plaid flannel shirt from Patagonia. So soft yet thick and durable. I wear it open over a tee. Hubby has some too and claims they are the best he's ever worn. I am also a fan of flannel sheets, pajamas and just about anything else flannel because it embodies cosiness. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-do-you-feel-about-flannel/page/2#post-2290996 Fri, 11 Nov 2022 06:38:38 +0000 Anonymous 2290996@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My fall wardrobe is heavy with plaid flannel shirts that wear often as jackets over graphic tees. I love the bit of cozy softness on a cool day. I want to find a Christmas plaid shirt but have not found the right one yet. Most are bluish reds. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-do-you-feel-about-flannel/page/2#post-2290959 Fri, 11 Nov 2022 01:20:28 +0000 Rejoiceandbe 2290959@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sorry. Hit the wrong button and duplicated </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-do-you-feel-about-flannel/page/2#post-2290957 Fri, 11 Nov 2022 01:17:47 +0000 Rejoiceandbe 2290957@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think of flannel as a very "practical" material - to be used for sheets and sleepwear in the depth of winter. I also think of it as a "masculine" material, probably because I have 3 sons and a husband who all wear flannel shirts and jackets as their preferred comfort garments. So while I appreciate the softness and warmth of the material, it's not something that I would wear in public! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-do-you-feel-about-flannel/page/2#post-2290795 Thu, 10 Nov 2022 04:33:42 +0000 Jonesy 2290795@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I feel very passionately about flannel :)! I love it. I have several flannel button downs, a pair of buffalo plaid flannel pants, and lots of flannel pajamas that I wear all winter for lounging in the evening.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-do-you-feel-about-flannel/page/2#post-2290791 Thu, 10 Nov 2022 03:19:45 +0000 Cee 2290791@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Monty ! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-do-you-feel-about-flannel/page/2#post-2290780 Thu, 10 Nov 2022 01:37:23 +0000 Jaime 2290780@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm a fan, but any that come into this house are quickly possessed by my daughters. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-do-you-feel-about-flannel/page/2#post-2290753 Wed, 09 Nov 2022 21:47:27 +0000 The Cat 2290753@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love my clear blue &amp; white button front shirt in thin flannel and wear it year round. Wish I had more. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-do-you-feel-about-flannel/page/2#post-2290718 Wed, 09 Nov 2022 18:50:30 +0000 Lesley 2290718@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I freaking love flannel! All my winter nightshirts are flannel and I have two flannel button downs, and would love to amass more. The reason I only have two is that sticky wicket that it's ubiquitous in plaid, and I don't do plaid. </p> <p>I *do* do gingham, however. I have one shirt very much like the kkards sample (I consider Buffalo plaid oversized gingham! but can't do the classic red/black because then we're back to lumberjack territory!) and one sort of purplish gingham from Lands End. The thing that makes me sad is that these great companies for rugged clothing, like Lands End and LL Bean, have not gotten the memo to introduce new colors every year! They've carried that same damn purplish gingham for years. Throw me a bone guys, I would buy 3 more colors if you would just introduce them.</p> <p>And just an FYI for anyone considering it, though I love J Crew Factory for their summer weight gingham and chambray button downs, their flannel is crap. Way too thin and not warm at all. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-do-you-feel-about-flannel/page/2#post-2290705 Wed, 09 Nov 2022 17:11:38 +0000 Style Fan 2290705@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love flannel shirts.&nbsp; I have a flannel plaid shirt and a flannel plaid shacket lined with sherpa.&nbsp; I realized I prefer the shirt worn open over a tee rather than tucked in.&nbsp; Not sure why.<br />I have my eye on a rusty red flannel shirt from POMP.&nbsp; It is pretty thick, and I could not tuck it in. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-do-you-feel-about-flannel/page/2#post-2290695 Wed, 09 Nov 2022 16:38:21 +0000 BlueJay 2290695@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like flannel because it's warm and cosy for winter, although sometimes it can be too warm! I prefer cotton sheets. I was thinking about doing a plaid flannel lab for the forum, maybe I will! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-do-you-feel-about-flannel/page/2#post-2290694 Wed, 09 Nov 2022 15:59:32 +0000 DonnaF 2290694@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love new flannel! I’ve figured out that I only feel comfortable countering the masculine vibe of a plaid flannel shirt with a pencil skirt, and preferably not a jeans skirt. That rather limits wear, doesn’t it? I probably won’t replace my current one when it bites the dust. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-do-you-feel-about-flannel/page/2#post-2290687 Wed, 09 Nov 2022 15:29:39 +0000 Angie 2290687@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like flannel shirts! I live in Seattle :)</p> <p>I have none at the moment. &nbsp;They all bit the dust.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-do-you-feel-about-flannel/page/2#post-2290686 Wed, 09 Nov 2022 15:21:34 +0000 Roberta 2290686@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am wearing my beloved LL Bean black watch flannel robe as I write. I also bought flannel sheets for the first time last year and absolutely love them. They are a treat when it gets really cold here in chicago. I love the idea of flannel button front shirts, but I haven't been able to make a button front shirt work on my figure. I think it is possible they might work under a very clean lined dark vest (which, ahem, i do not own). Otherwise, I currently have one in my closet that will probably hit the Goodwill bag this year. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-do-you-feel-about-flannel/page/2#post-2290685 Wed, 09 Nov 2022 15:21:24 +0000 Bonnie 2290685@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love flannel shirts. I have only one in my regular wardrobe, a gift from my daughter that I enjoy wearing with jeans and a black puffy vest. But, I have several that I wear with my Athleta joggers for outdoor walks in winter and spring, our coldest months. My good flannel shirt is from BR and my walking/hiking flannel shirts are from Woolrich. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-do-you-feel-about-flannel#post-2290680 Wed, 09 Nov 2022 14:58:25 +0000 lyn67 2290680@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Plaid flanell is too masculine on me but enjoy it on others-think both shirts look great with your curly crown, Carla. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-do-you-feel-about-flannel#post-2290678 Wed, 09 Nov 2022 14:53:24 +0000 Irina 2290678@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like flannels but only in PJ pants. At the beginning of pandemic, I bought two flannel shirts from Uniqlo for my WFH capsule. Don't have them anymore. I don't find them as comfortable as a t-shirt and for colder days I prefer knits.<br />I like unisex clothes but the flannel shirts somehow don't work for me. Maybe they were too long or too straight, not sure but I didn't feel good wearing them&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-do-you-feel-about-flannel#post-2290676 Wed, 09 Nov 2022 14:48:58 +0000 nuancedream 2290676@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nope. Flannel shirts make me look like I'm on my way to chop a cord of wood and feed Babe the Blue Ox. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-do-you-feel-about-flannel#post-2290675 Wed, 09 Nov 2022 14:48:14 +0000 nemosmom 2290675@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For me, they are a shoulder season item and I love them over tanks and turtlenecks. I have a favorite solid color brushed flannel from Power of my People in a deep eggplant. </p> <p>I also wear them as an indoor topper in summer. I don’t find them warm enough once the warm fall days are over. We keep our house on the cooler side in winter (62F) and the colder weather leaves me craving something more substantial.</p> <p>Plus, buttons can be a challenge for me in the cold. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-do-you-feel-about-flannel#post-2290673 Wed, 09 Nov 2022 14:32:52 +0000 Helena 2290673@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think <b>Kathie </b>nailed it for me, although I hadn't thought of it like that before - neither here nor there for my personal style; if I want to be cozy I'll go for a sweatshirt and if I want a dressier vibe, I'd wear a base layer under a cotton or silky shirt. Never say never though! Just haven't made it work for me to date.</p> <p>Love on others though - DH has many flannels shirts in both plaids and solids, and I think they look great and a perfect comfy option for him to wear on Zoom calls.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-do-you-feel-about-flannel#post-2290668 Wed, 09 Nov 2022 14:11:51 +0000 Janet 2290668@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it in theory but don’t wear it much in practice. I had a couple of plaid flannel shirts at the ranch but they’re long gone. With denim, they feel a little too “ranch wear” to me, maybe that’s why I don’t wear them now.</p> <p>No flannel PJs or sheets for me — too warm! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-do-you-feel-about-flannel#post-2290667 Wed, 09 Nov 2022 14:05:42 +0000 RobinF 2290667@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the feel of flannel but don't have any in my closet. I don't really wear button down shirts but wouldn't say no to the right one.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-do-you-feel-about-flannel#post-2290666 Wed, 09 Nov 2022 14:01:29 +0000 LJP 2290666@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love flannel sheets in the winter but that's it. Flannel shirts are too masculine and restrictive on me - I prefer knitwear for casual wear. &nbsp;It's not a vibe I aspire to either . *shrugs*&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-do-you-feel-about-flannel#post-2290665 Wed, 09 Nov 2022 13:32:28 +0000 Carla 2290665@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Big yes to flannel sheets! &nbsp;@ Ginger - LE is my ‘go to’ for flannel bedding. &nbsp;Pink sounds delicious!&nbsp;</p> <p> <div><br /></div><div>@ Suz - you are on to something with your comment about flannel skewing masculine - especially plaid. &nbsp;(My shirts are from the men’s department - better fit through shoulders and arms.) &nbsp;I think when facial features skew ‘femme’, silhouettes that ‘borrow from the boys’ creates another form of juxtaposition - like Kibbe’s yin/yang.</p> <p>@ chewyspagetti - interestingly flannel can be made of different fabric compositions. &nbsp;DH has two fancy flannel shirts with silk and cashmere in the blend. &nbsp;Not only do they feel divine, they come through the wash beautifully! &nbsp;Mine are both 98% cotton, 2% Lycra, and called ‘stretch’ flannel. &nbsp;They are lightweight with a nice hand, but not as nice feeling as the ones DH has!</p> <p></div></p>