14 Soft and Sturdy Flannel Shirts to Anchor Your Fall Wardrobe

Filson’s Alaskan Guide Shirt is the core of the brand’s flannel collection due to its tight weave for durability, soft and warm brushed fabric, button-down design, and adjustable cuffs. It’s a great, more rugged option for any outdoorsmen who want something durable yet comfortable.

For something moody and modern, we really love the take from Stockholm-based brand Our Legacy.

You want a leveled-up version of an Americana classic? You go to RRL. Simple as that.

We tend to take an everyman approach to flannel—it’s a work fabric, after all—but Michael Rider’s Celine is really testing that stance. Yes, it’s outrageously priced, but it’s perfected to the smallest degree, from brushed cashmere yarns that blow regular cotton out of the water to that finished flat hem.

If you’re balling on a budget, Wrangler makes great flannels for just $30 each. The relaxed fit makes it great for layering, and it comes in 12 sizes, including tall sizes. It has that classic plaid flannel look and is great for everyday wear.

Outerknown’s modern take on the classic Pendleton flannel is made from 100% organic cotton, and its buttons are made from palm nuts gathered from the forest ground—a natural, more eco-friendly alternative to plastic. Outerknown and its Blanket Shirt, in particular, have gained a sort of cult following, with some reviewers saying they own six, seven, or even eight of these shirts in different colors.

Wallace & Barnes is J.Crew’s line of rugged essentials that takes inspiration from classic workwear. This flannel workshirt is a perfect example of that marriage of traditional workwear with modern style—the heavy-duty cotton is both durable and soft, and, true to the brand’s nature, this style goes with pretty much everything.

This relaxed flannel is the perfect casual choice for everyday wear. And thank goodness for that, because we swear by Gap—you won’t find high-quality basics this good at these prices elsewhere. This soft flannel comes in plenty of color options, too.

This sharp flannel from Paul Fredrick has a more precise sizing system than any of the others you’ll see here, and it comes in classic, tailored, and slim fits, so you can truly get your perfect fit. It’s perfect for when you want to stay warm but still have to dress up a little.

Patagonia has a flannel that can take on the outdoors just as well as it can take on, say, your casual office nine-to-five or an evening at the bar. This relaxed, mid-weight style is all about ease of wear, so don’t think twice about what you’re wearing this with, whether you prefer jeans, cargoes, joggers, or khakis.

If you’re looking for your next go-to flannel that you can buy in literally 20 different colors, go for this one from Vermont Flannel Co., a New England company that specializes in—you guessed it—flannel. Hand-cut and sewn in the U.S. from midweight organic cotton, the brand’s classic flannel shirt is just that: a classic.

This classic wool flannel from Pendleton used to be worn by California surfers in the ’60s, and it’s still just as popular today. The rugged, midweight fabric is made from wool sourced from local ranchers in Umatilla County, Oregon. If you’re between sizes, consider sizing down, since it runs quite large.

If you’re layering and don’t want to overheat, or it’s a sunny fall day and you don’t need anything too heavy, Fair Harbor’s lightweight flannel is the perfect choice.