Flannels Have Officially Returned So Here Are 23 Chic Ones
If you never stopped wearing flannels, more power to you, but for those of you who put the shirt style to rest in high school, I have news for you: Flannel shirts are officially cool again, and I have all the content to prove it. What was once thought of as a fall essential quickly fell to the wayside after the early 2000s, but according to my research, they are back and they are better. I started noticing the return of the shirt style thanks to my best friend, Mimi, who direct messaged me this photo on Instagram one day asking me if flannels were cool again. My initial reaction was absolutely not, but thanks to fashion week street style and the abundance of versions I have been seeing in the market, I have been proven very wrong.
Fashion girls have been incorporating plaid flannel shirts into their fall 2019 wardrobes in every way imaginable. Whether they are layered over sleek tailored trousers or are buttoned just at the tip-top, the return of the flannel shirt trend this time around is feeling fresher than ever, and I can't wait to get my hands on one. Ahead, check out how women have been styling the trend on the streets, on Instagram, and then be sure to shop 23 of my favorite chic versions that will have you feeling like this might be the only shirt you wear all fall.
On the streets:
Proof neon can be made approachable for fall.
This shirt also falls under the spliced-fabric microtrend I'm loving right now.
Keep your flannel untucked for a laid-back look.
Contrast the grungey feel of a big flannel with tailored trousers and delicate heels.
Fashion girls have been buttoning just the top few buttons of their shirts, and we are so here for it.
On Instagram:
In the market:
Nope, it doesn't get much cooler than this.
If a boxy flannel isn't your vibe, try this one that has sleek tailoring at the waist.
A little half-tuck is all this one needs.
In case you want to incorporate this trend into your office wardrobe, pair it with a pencil skirt and call it a day.
Hot tip: Buy flannels from the men's department if you want them to have that roomy look and feel.
Really into these tonal hues, especially when paired with tan trousers to match.
Your chain necklaces will look killer with any of these flannel shirt options.
You'll have this one for seasons to come.
Next up, shop the earring trends you need to know about this fall.
Lauren Eggertsen is currently the editorial director of Who What Wear and has worked at the company for over eight years, where she started as an associate editor and has since worked her way up. Lauren has over 10 years of experience in the fashion editorial space, starting her career with internships at Marc Jacobs, Marie Claire, and The Zoe Report, where she was later hired as their editorial assistant. Lauren has worked in the Los Angeles and New York Who What Wear offices but currently calls L.A. home. It is here where she leads and manages Who What Wear's fashion team and oversees all day-to-day editorial content and large tentpole moments. This includes all of the runway, trend, and shopping-driven content that ultimately helps to build a strong brand reputation within the industry. Lauren's role also includes helping to set the fashion direction for all original photo shoots and often styles many of the celebrity cover shoots, including big names like Kaia Gerber, Normani, and Kristen Stewart.
She has also attended multiple fashion weeks, including New York, London, Milan, and Paris, where her personal style has been featured on sites such as Vogue, Harpers Bazaar, and Elle. She prides herself on discovering and supporting small brands and on her knack for a good vintage shopping find. When she isn't working, she enjoys researching and dining at reputable restaurants around both her neighborhood and the globe.
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