https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kd-flannel-shirts Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 14 May 2026 23:30:53 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kd-flannel-shirts/page/2#post-2068624 Mon, 14 Oct 2019 04:55:18 +0000 Gigi 2068624@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For the first one, I like the pics that have been posted so far, generally showing a white tee underneath.</p> <p>For the second one, about the only way I can picture it is with a denim skirt and cowboy boots. But that is really not your style. :)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kd-flannel-shirts/page/2#post-2068603 Mon, 14 Oct 2019 01:32:22 +0000 Anonymous 2068603@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Runcarla, thank you for the great inspirational ideas for styling.<br /> Jane, spray starch sounds like it may add some structure. Good idea. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kd-flannel-shirts/page/2#post-2068483 Sun, 13 Oct 2019 09:56:31 +0000 Jane 2068483@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am wondering if spraying them with spray starch might help them along a bit. I always find flannel quite an informal fabric and I wonder if you might be able to spray and iron so they are crisper - IYKIM. I like shirts that you have - great colours! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kd-flannel-shirts#post-2068472 Sun, 13 Oct 2019 06:59:04 +0000 Carla 2068472@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>See pic below. Forget the colour of the shirt, but consider the styling. Also, try with white denim. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kd-flannel-shirts#post-2068467 Sun, 13 Oct 2019 06:10:34 +0000 Anonymous 2068467@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rachylou, I know you like a good red/blue plaid and I do too.<br /> Runcarla, thatvis a good idea. A style lab will be tried, I hope this week, although this will be a very busy week.<br /> Thank you for your helpful comments. I take each to heart and would love to save these shirts due to a tight budget and that there is really nothing wrong with them. It’s just me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kd-flannel-shirts#post-2068464 Sun, 13 Oct 2019 06:01:52 +0000 Anonymous 2068464@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shevia, those are wise words. Since neither shirt sparks joy I thought I might remove them to wear other things more or make room for something I really like. Unfortunately, I am not seeing anything that ticks all the boxes for replacement and I could use the color and pattern for my cold seasons. Being on the far side of menopause, I run cold yet am trying to avoid fibers and manufacturing processes that put toxic waste and petroleum into the eco-system or manufacturing practices that exploit the poor. Buying second hand seems the best solution these days but it takes time and patience to find what I need, especially high rise pants. They just have not reached second hand yet here. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kd-flannel-shirts#post-2068459 Sun, 13 Oct 2019 04:35:47 +0000 Carla 2068459@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I brought two flannel shirts on my trip to Seattle, and I’m glad I did! It is colder here than home, but soon it will be cold there, and I believe I will appreciate them quite a bit. A red plaid from Levi is worn mostly with dark wash jeans - tucked and untucked. A newer brown and black plaid I wore tucked into black cropped trousers. </p> <p>I like your red plaid the most. It looks classic to my eye and the kind of top one might like to keep one of, because sometimes it is just the thing to wear. The lighter one is trickier, and I would say pass it along, except that that style of ruffle looks to be very on trend this season. It might be worth doing a style lab with this one. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kd-flannel-shirts#post-2068456 Sun, 13 Oct 2019 04:16:27 +0000 rachylou 2068456@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That was my first thought: these shirts are tucking shirts. I really like that tan ruffle - and you know I can't say no to a red and blue plaid (!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kd-flannel-shirts#post-2068445 Sun, 13 Oct 2019 02:32:09 +0000 Jaime 2068445@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Either keep and see if you actually feel like wearing, or just keep the red and same. It is more about whether you want to wear them than whether you could wear them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kd-flannel-shirts#post-2068372 Sat, 12 Oct 2019 18:21:47 +0000 Anonymous 2068372@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ardiff girl, I just saw your great suggestions. Thank you for the ideas. I think a semi tuck may work even if the pant rise is less than ideal. I am passing on my one pair of olive jeans and looking for a pair with a higher rise. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kd-flannel-shirts#post-2068355 Sat, 12 Oct 2019 15:40:23 +0000 Anonymous 2068355@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you, Sarah, a pile of pearls would chase away the lumberjack or cowboy connotation. Joyce, I have so few prints or color for cold weather that I think that shirt on a snowy day would be great, especially under the red quilted vest. Kkards, I live near a large university where one regularly sees college girls wearing flannel shirts like that, so it seems a young look, but maybe I can polish it up a bit with bling and a velvet tee or substantial knit top under it. (I don’t own any long sleeved tees). Maybe a short sleeved tee layered over a long underwear shirt under the plaid shirt would work. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kd-flannel-shirts#post-2068354 Sat, 12 Oct 2019 15:35:11 +0000 Cardiff girl 2068354@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hadn’t been wearing my plaid shirts for a while but now that Autumn is here I m on it again.l like both of these on you .Can I suggest either tucking them ,or wearing them open over an under layer or knotting them at the waist over another layer ,obviously.What works for me is picking out one of the colours in the plaid and wearing that on the bottom.For example you could wear a red skirt/trousers and a blue belt with the first shirt and maybe blue footwear.The second one is asking for olive or tan bottoms with maybe a tan belt and footwear?Im sure that you can come up with some great outfits with these and plaid shirts are a classic so will never go out of fashion. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kd-flannel-shirts#post-2068351 Sat, 12 Oct 2019 15:25:44 +0000 kkards 2068351@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>i'd keep the red one...and donate/sell the yellow....<br />as for styling...you might also want to try wearing the shirt over a long sleeve tee open like a jacket </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kd-flannel-shirts#post-2068346 Sat, 12 Oct 2019 14:46:44 +0000 Joyce B 2068346@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you may be able to wear the red and blue on snowy days when you want a cozy feeling shirt. I would keep for that reason, especially in a snowy climate. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kd-flannel-shirts#post-2068343 Sat, 12 Oct 2019 14:36:03 +0000 SarahD8 2068343@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think your plan is a good one, Joy.</p> <p>For the red/blue one, I have seen chambray button ups styled with piles of pearls and it’s an interesting juxtaposition — maybe that would be something to try with the plaid too? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kd-flannel-shirts#post-2068340 Sat, 12 Oct 2019 13:46:50 +0000 Anonymous 2068340@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you all for your thoughts and ideas. It looks like the consensus is to donate. I am thinking that I will donate the pink one and hold on to the red and blue for this season to see if I want to wear it in some of the ways you suggest. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kd-flannel-shirts#post-2068328 Sat, 12 Oct 2019 12:29:07 +0000 nemosmom 2068328@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm another who LOVES plaid but struggles to wear it. I like to wear them open, <u>over</u> a tucked tee or tank, or layered <u>under</u> a solid vest or solid colored jacket (using plaid to break up the solid-on-solid).&nbsp; Like Janet, I find wearing them with bottoms that aren't faded blue denim helps. I pair them with olive chinos, white jeans, or dark grey jeans.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kd-flannel-shirts#post-2068322 Sat, 12 Oct 2019 12:01:30 +0000 Aquamarine 2068322@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Try them with a cardigan and non-denim bottoms. I struggle with flannel-looking plaids myself and need to up the supporting acts or I feel like a poseur. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kd-flannel-shirts#post-2068319 Sat, 12 Oct 2019 10:48:40 +0000 Bijou 2068319@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with LisaP, flannel shirts are garments that I admire on others and have tried twice for myself and just cannot feel like me in them. I think it is a question of whether you want to wear them. They look nice however you have other tops that I prefer and if you are not feeling that they are true to your style, then donate. For me it was a relief to clear those two plaid shirts from my closet. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kd-flannel-shirts#post-2068316 Sat, 12 Oct 2019 10:14:54 +0000 Mainelady 2068316@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>While I really like the colors of both on you, if you decide to keep either, I think they need styling with either the semi tuck mentioned, worn as a layer, or maybe worn open with a fabulous tee underneath.....sort of like a jacket on a busy fall day. &nbsp;I’m used to seeing you with more polish, so to my eye, the flannels need to be in a partnership with something more fab in order to do you justice. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kd-flannel-shirts#post-2068315 Sat, 12 Oct 2019 10:08:31 +0000 Anonymous 2068315@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another vote for donate. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kd-flannel-shirts#post-2068310 Sat, 12 Oct 2019 09:11:27 +0000 Jenni NZ 2068310@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have precisely one tartan shirt and am forcing myself to wear it to get to 30 wears. It is at 27 right now. I feel a bit too masculine in it.<br /> I presume you liked these when you bought them? But I’m really with Lisap and Sal, that they don’t really look like you ( or not the you I am used to) and you have had lots of other great tops that look better than these. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kd-flannel-shirts#post-2068287 Sat, 12 Oct 2019 03:04:30 +0000 Anonymous 2068287@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suzanne, thank you for the idea. I will be on the lookout for such a skirt or dress.<br /> Sal, thank you for the wise advice. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kd-flannel-shirts#post-2068285 Sat, 12 Oct 2019 02:59:50 +0000 Suzanne (ambergreen) 2068285@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>In the past couple of years I've not been a real regular here and I can't say I know your style well at this point Joy, but one thing I have done with plaid shirts is wear them with an asymmetrical midi skirt (or dress, just worn under the shirt) and tall boots. This helps me get away from straight-up lumberjack -- although that look is entirely acceptable in my neck of the woods! The tall boots though help keep a rugged balance top and bottom. Combat or other stompy boots would also work.</p> <p>That said, these shirts in particular don't thrill me...but that doesn't mean you won't find ones that make you feel sharp! I know that there are lots out there that don't suit me at all, yet I love the ones that do.</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kd-flannel-shirts#post-2068278 Sat, 12 Oct 2019 02:08:49 +0000 Sal 2068278@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I vote donate as I have seen you in lots of lovely tops that I like better than these.&nbsp; Of the two I prefer the first one- I like the colours and design better. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kd-flannel-shirts#post-2068276 Sat, 12 Oct 2019 01:43:47 +0000 Anonymous 2068276@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you, Lisa, for your honest answer. Bonnie, that is a good idea. I have a red quilted vest that may work plus a faux furry one for something completely different. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kd-flannel-shirts#post-2068274 Sat, 12 Oct 2019 01:30:52 +0000 Bonnie 2068274@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The first shirt is really nice. I'd try it with a vest or under a jacket.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kd-flannel-shirts#post-2068273 Sat, 12 Oct 2019 01:18:01 +0000 Anonymous 2068273@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's my opinion that plaid shirts are either your thing or they're not. Having to make oneself wear &nbsp;one kind of answers that question. The second one, while great colours for you , has a lot going on with puff sleeves and cuffs and a yoke and not being matched at the front. I don't see it as really "you". &nbsp;Sorry to be negative &nbsp;:( </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kd-flannel-shirts#post-2068271 Sat, 12 Oct 2019 01:10:03 +0000 Anonymous 2068271@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, good! Solutions! Angie I feel much better with the semi-tuck but I need to be sure I wear high rise jeans. Toronto Girl, I think bling will help. I have pink sparkly earrings that will work with the second shirt and deep blue sparkle for the red and blue. I also plan to try my metallic belts and shoes. The red and blue sequined flats will work with the first shirt. Great idea.<br /> Janet, I think you are on to something. I will try the second shirt with my blush jeans and I have a watermelon color that may work with the first shirt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kd-flannel-shirts#post-2068250 Sat, 12 Oct 2019 00:26:14 +0000 Janet 2068250@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ok, here’s my thing with these kinds of plaid shirts. I have to style them with pants and jeans that are not faded blue denim, or I feel like I belong down on the farm. I realized that a while back. So I like the idea of trying to wear these with more polished, slightly dressier, or colored bottoms — that may help you feel less lumberjack! </p>