You might make the case that there’s not a more classic or quintessential fall style move than that of the hearty plaid shirt, a timeless go-to in matters of rugged style, easygoing good looks and dependable performance.

While some variations are made from thick cotton flannel or cotton chamois, there’s also something to be said for a modern update to an icon, and that’s where the Outerknown Blanket Shirt has made waves in recent years.

Part of the steadily growing and eco-conscious lineup at legendary surfer Kelly Slater’s Outerknown line, the Blanket Shirt in its many richly crafted cotton twill variations has become a fan favorite in the modern era, and it’s not hard to see why. In fact, to hear the brand tell it, the style is “Outerknown’s most beloved item for all seasons and quality that feels so damn good every time you throw it on.”

That’s high praise indeed, but in my experience, the hard-working Outerknown Blanket Shirt lives up to the hype, and then some.

Add in the fact that select colors of the utterly classic Outerknown Blanket Shirt (including Dusty Red Cusco Plaid as shown here) are on sale, and you’ve got a surefire recipe for seasonal style success, my friends.

The Outerknown Blanket Shirt is bolstered by the use of soft yet sturdy organic cotton twill that’s further accented by two useful chest pockets and nut buttons — it can be worn on it own comfortably, or else as a dependable overshirt atop everything from a garment-dyed pocket tee to a thermal henley.

You’ll notice that the casually rugged Outerknown Blanket Shirt comes in a vast array of colors and patterns, all the better to amp up your off-duty wardrobe when paired with faded blue jeans or tobacco-hued chinos (both favorites in my style rotation).

The Outerknown Blanket Shirt is also finished with a contrasting chambray inner collar and back fabrication, and it’s worth noting that best-selling styles like this tend to avoid the proverbial sale bin for most of the season.

And yet, with fall and its many layering options all around us, it’s worth taking a chance (a very well-considered, stylish chance) on the reliable and reliably stylish Outerknown Blanket Shirt at the right price. Good luck, and we’ll see you out there, my friends.