Style Pick of the Week: American Giant Vintage Flannel Shirt – The Best USA-Made Flannel Shirt Around

Best USA-made flannel shirt for men.

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: They don’t make menswear like they used to, unless the menswear in question comes from American Giant. The company has made waves across the past decade for its steadfast commitment to the best American-made menswear around, doing things the old-fashioned way by sourcing raw materials and fibers in the States, then working with small factories to produce its wares.

That’s only part of the story with American Giant, a brand you assuredly know from this blog. Perhaps you recognize them for some of the best workwear pants around, or else one of the best chore jackets — not to mention the iconic American Giant Classic Full-Zip, another fan favorite.

Yes indeed, in my experience, American Giant makes some of the finest, most durable USA-made menswear around — and that extends to today’s featured pick.

American Giant flannel shirt review.

Of course, brand does more than just make casual knitwear. In the case of today’s Style Pick of the Week, let’s delve into one of the best American-made flannel shirts, which tends to be a rarity — at least in terms of a shirt you can readily buy online without digging through crates at a vintage store.

The American Giant Vintage Flannel Shirt readily lives up to that name in every way possible, starting with the fact that — like the shirts your grandfather wore — it really is made in America.

In fact, I’ve tried the American Giant Vintage Flannel Shirt in recent weeks, and American Giant has certainly gone the extra mile. The brand worked with the last fabric mill in the States to yarn-dye the buttery soft yet durable cotton flannel fabric, which is then finished with front-button chest pockets — it gives the American Giant Vintage Flannel Shirt an almost shirt-jacket-like feel for maximum versatility.

Plus, your new favorite flannel shirt comes in a trio of rich plaid options for classic style potential, including my personal favorite, the Bonfire Red Plaid number. The buttons feel sturdy and reliable, while the fabric is lightweight and breathable while also still feeling warm enough as a layer (atop a henley and beneath a stylish denim jacket) on breezy spring days.

And the helpful front button chest pockets, durable construction and curved hem give the American Giant Vintage Flannel Shirt the ideal blend of style and utility. How’s that for the best American-made flannel shirt on the market? Get yours (in one or multiple colors) while it’s still around.

The Thursday Buy: This Le Alfre Flannel Shirt is a Refined Take on a Classic

Best flannel shirt for men.

At least in my neck of the woods (the frigid winter confines of Brooklyn, that is), I value reliability, warmth, comfort and style — especially when it comes to the best flannel shirts on the market. But in the doldrums of winter, it can prove tricky, at times, mix up your style rotation consistently.

And yet all the while, you still want to retain that critical balance of warmth, style, comfort… you name it. And that’s where Le Alfre arrives to save the day in matters of menswear.

The young New York City brand already makes one of the best Oxford shirts on the market, using high-quality fabric and production via a family-owned factory in Portugal, one that makes some of the finest shirts on the planet. And the Le Alfre Blackwatch Flannel builds on that pedigree in a distinct way, one that’s a nice change of pace from other classic flannel shirts on the market.

Le Alfre men's shirts.

Le Alfre took the classic “banker’s shirt,” with a contrasting collar and cuffs, and put a fun, fresh spin on the look — turning it from a dress shirt into one you can even rock untucked with chinos or perhaps with a rugged shawl cardigan. And the Le Alfre Blackwatch Flannel fits the bill nicely in terms of eye-catching style. It comes from the company’s partners at Portugal’s oldest shirting mill, and it’s handmade by the country’s oldest shirtmaker, and things only get better from there.

The Le Alfre Blackwatch Flannel boasts a lightweight, super-soft handfeel that should prove comfortable on its own, yet well-suited to layering over one of the best men’s henleys, for instance. And because the style is modeled after timeless Oxford shirts, it’s got a more refined look and feel than flannel workshirts, for instance.

Taken altogether, it’s an updated take on the flannel shirt that works as well with dark blue jeans as with your favorite chinos. And for winter style with variety in mind, you can’t quite top the Le Alfre Blackwatch Flannel, my friends.

See Now, Buy Now: The Taylor Stitch Ledge Shirt is a Modern Menswear Classic

Taylor Stitch Ledge Shirt

I’m not sure about you, but when I find a menswear essential I love, I tend to stick with it and find it in as many variations as possible. That goes for staple pieces like the best men’s chinos or one of my favorite henleys, and it’s especially the case with one of the best flannel shirts on the market.

And when it comes to today’s post, that flannel shirt is the Taylor Stitch Ledge Shirt. It’s an everyday workhorse that cements the San Francisco brand as one of the best menswear brands to shop now, and it’s not hard to see why.

Taylor Stitch men's shirts.

Perhaps you’ve tried other crisply designed Taylor Stitch men’s shirts like the California Shirt, which nails the proper details in terms of a modern Oxford shirt. The Ledge Shirt, on the other hand, has a touch more rugged appeal with the same classic Taylor Stitch attention to detail.

That means they’ve used a super-soft washed 8oz. organic cotton for comfort right out of the box, then done up the Taylor Stitch Ledge Shirt in a variety of rich, seasonal colors (like the Tarnished Brass Plaid option).

Then, the Taylor Stitch Ledge Shirt is finished with dark horn buttons and classic workwear chest flap pockets. That means, at least in my experience, that you can wear this handsome flannel shirt on its own or as an overshirt over a rugged henley or thermal shirt.

Either way, it’s going to add a sense of timeless appeal to any look, especially when paired with blue jeans and your favorite pair of leather boots. Plus, it’s easy to shop in the brand’s signature chest sizing options. All the proper boxes are checked with this shirt, and that’s a great thing to have in your closet.

The Sunday Sale: Shop & Save on One of the Best Flannel Shirts Right Now at Bonobos

Bonobos men's flannel shirt.

There’s plenty to love about Bonobos, the NYC-based brand that changed the game when it comes to designing some of the best chinos for men. And the company has grown by leaps and bounds over the years, expanding far beyond some of the best men’s pants and into a full suite of tried-and-true menswear essentials.

In the case of today’s post, that includes the Bonobos Everyday Lightweight Flannel Shirt, a reliable, stylish pick that just so happens to be on sale right now (remember, order today to receive under the tree by December 24th!). In fact, you’ll find this shirt in a wide array of colors for 25 percent off today only via the Bonobos The Procrastinator’s Favorite Sale (a very clever touch, no?).

Best men's flannel shirts to buy now.

It’s more than just a marketing gimmick, because the Bonobos Everyday Lightweight Flannel Shirt is a heck of a great value even at full price (just under $100). Available in two fits (Slim and Standard), this stylish flannel shirt lightens things up from typically burly, thick flannel, using 2 percent elastane and a lighter cotton flannel fabric.

That gives the aptly named Bonobos Everyday Lightweight Flannel Shirt true everyday comfort, and the soft brushed twill fabric should only get even softer with repeat wear.

As with all things Bonobos, the Bonobos Everyday Lightweight Flannel Shirt comes in a vast array of handsome plaids, some of which are more classic and some of which are more eye-catching in their own way.

And fittingly enough, the Bonobos Everyday Lightweight Flannel Shirt is able to be worn untucked with dark blue denim or tucked in and dressed up with one of your favorite winter blazers. It seems that no matter which option you select, the Bonobos Everyday Lightweight Flannel Shirt is destined to become your new favorite flannel shirt. Shop accordingly, save and stay stylish, my friends.

See Now, Buy Now: The Tie Bar is Making the Perfect Casual Flannel Shirt for the Holiday Season (And Beyond)

Best casual flannel shirt for men.

A guy’s wardrobe, especially in the busy holiday season (it’s nearly December, after all!) calls for variety, versatility and comfort — oh, and winter warmth, in most cases. Where’s a well-dressed man like yourself to turn? I’m a supporter of many an online brand with a narrow focus (like pants or stylish leather boots), but I also appreciate when a company branches out beyond its specialty into new, complementary territory.

Take The Tie Bar. Yes, the brand has long made a vast selection of wildly affordable men’s ties, but the company now does everything from the best white dress shirt to the best shawl cardigan. And now, you can add your new favorite flannel shirt to that list.

The Tie Bar Rugged Plaid Blue Casual Shirt lives up to its name in more ways than one — I appreciate that you know what you’re getting right off the bat in terms of fabrication and style. Made from 100 percent brushed cotton that’s got a flannel-like texture and feel, this shirt should prove soft to the touch.

Best flannel shirt for men.

Crucially, it’s also lightweight enough to comfortably layer under a Tie Bar shawl cardigan, your favorite sweater or one of the best winter blazers. The Tie Bar has also outfitted it with other details that place the Tie Bar Rugged Plaid Blue Casual Shirt squarely in a more laidback realm: Take the Oxford shirt-esque buttondown collar and the chest pocket.


Tailored sizing should prove a flattering fit up to size XL, and the design of this stylish casual shirt is such that it should look great tucked in with your favorite pair of corduroy pants and a wool blazer, or untucked alongside some of the best blue jeans for men and classic leather boots.

But here’s perhaps the best part: The Tie Bar Rugged Plaid Blue Casual Shirt retails for a very agreeable $60 at full price, but goes for a mere $30 when on sale (as it happens to be as of press time). Stocking up for stylish, cozy, casual winter times just got even easier, and The Tie Bar should prove a new holiday favorite.

The Tuesday Steal: Save 50 Percent On This Rugged Flannel Shirt Jacket from Bespoke Post

Folks, if you keep up with the blog on the regular, you know that I’m all about a good deal. A great deal, in fact, especially if it’s a seasonal deal that allows you to stock up on a fall menswear essential you can wear right away, right the second that package shows up on your doorstep.

That means we’re cruising through the essential men’s gear purveyors at Bespoke Post today, all in the hopes of finding your new favorite flannel shirt.

Or rather, to be specific, one of the best men’s shirt jackets on the market, the Line of Trade Bulldog Heavyweight Flannel Overshirt. It certainly lives up to its name, what with a brushed cotton flannel exterior and a quilted polyester interior for maximum warmth. That makes it a durable, rugged and warm flannel “shacket” made to be layered in expert fashion, whether atop your favorite henley or even alongside a

Plus, it’s priced right now at just $49 (that makes it 50 percent off at the moment), so the savings really aren’t to be missed out on in this case. If you’ve been searching for one of the best men’s shirt jackets, you’ve assuredly found it — at least in my humble opinion. Go to work with this rugged shacket layered up accordingly, my friends.

Style Pick of the Week: Filson Alaskan Guide Shirt – Your New Everyday Fall Flannel Shirt

Filson Alaskan Guide Shirt review.

Every year, as crisp weather rolls into town, I sort out my wardrobe and try to go back to basics — I’m sure you’re much the same way, and we’ve surely talked a lot about fall style essentials aplenty these past few weeks. Well, that shows no signs of slowing down today, as we’re knee-deep (or neck-deep?) into talking about a certified seasonal style classic, one of the best flannel shirts for men.

Yessir, the Filson Alaskan Guide Flannel Shirt is a personal favorite of mine, and it calls to mind the rugged, durable shirts worn by my great-grandfather, my grandpa and my dad on brisk fall and winter days.

Beyond that though, your new favorite flannel shirt is built to last, it’s as functional as ever and yes, it’s got a dash of style points thrown in, to boot. I wear my own version of the Filson Alaskan Guide Flannel Shirt about as often as I can, and I always welcome seeing this timeless staple in new fall colors (keep scrolling for more).

Best men's flannel shirt for fall.

Like the trusty Filson Tin Cloth Work Jacket, it’s a design rich with history from the Filson archives, which is precisely the kind of fall style move you can hang your hat on (literally, in this case). The Filson Alaskan Guide Flannel Shirt is one of the sturdier shirts in the brand’s rotation, made from a tightly woven and brushed cotton twill that makes it warm when you need it to be warm — perhaps atop a Filson thermal shirt — and yet comfortable on more temperate days.

Two oversized flap chest pockets provide the utility you need as a true workshirt, but the Filson Alaskan Guide Flannel Shirt is also a fine option as one of the best men’s flannel shirts when worn in casual style situations (perhaps with your new favorite pair of blue jeans, for instance).

However you choose to wear it, in whichever color you’ve got your eye on, this durable shirt goes the distance — and then some. Don’t round out your fall wardrobe without it.

The Sunday Sale: Head Back to the Billy Reid Winter Event to Save 40 Percent Off Sale Items

Best flannel shirt for men.

Thanks for joining me on this fine late winter Sunday, my friends. If today’s headline looks a bit familiar as you scour the market high and low for the best menswear essentials, there’s a good reason for that. You see, we’re heading back over to Billy Reid to shop the famed Alabama-based designer’s Winter Event, the jam-packed yet fast-selling sale section that we talked about as recently as last month on the blog.

Pieces like one of the best men’s shirt jackets are still up for grabs, as is the handsome knit shirt from Billy Reid you see above, but those deals just got even better. How so, you might ask? Well, it’s the Billy Reid Sale On Sale currently running now through March 6th, which gives you up to 60 percent off (including 40 percent off already on-sale items). To save even more at Billy Reid’s Winter Event, just use the code EXTRA40 to take your wardrobe to the next level.

Billy Reid Winter Sale

There’s a bit of everything up for grabs from the award-winning designer’s namesake brand, from some of the best sweaters for men to Billy Reid henleys, the aforementioned knit shirt and much more. Again, this “sale on sale” — boasting some of the best winter style essentials for men, no less — runs through March 6th, so outfit yourself accordingly while saving more than a few bucks in the process. Shop now, thank me later and get ready to dress in style to close out winter, folks. Stay stylish out there!

The Sunday Sale: The Faherty Legend Sweater Shirt Is More Than 40 Percent Off

Best flannel shirt for men.

If you know where to look, opportunities abound to save on the best winter menswear — if you know where to look, that is. That’s why we’re here with today’s Sunday Sale, of course: To point you in the direction of companies like Faherty Brand, a longtime favorite of mine with a penchant for selling everything from one of the best winter jackets to the stylish flannel shirt you see above.

Best winter flannel shirt for men.

The shirt in question, of course, is the fan favorite Faherty Legend Sweater Shirt, a rugged yet ultra-soft men’s shirt for winter that wears like an overshirt or a standalone flannel shirt, any way you slice it. And the deal in question? In select colors and patterns (nine of them, to be exact), the Faherty Legend Sweater Shirt is more than 40 percent off.

That’s one heck of a deal for a casually rugged shirt you can wear virtually every day, be it through more casual days at the office or winter weekend brewery outings or lounge-ready days at home. It’s not all that often that the Faherty Legend Sweater Shirt goes on sale with such wide variety available, so hop on this deal while it’s still around. I’ll leave you to it, my friends.

The Thursday Buy: The Faherty Alpine Flannel Shirt is One of the Coziest Men’s Shirts for Winter

Your rotation of the best winter style essentials is, in some ways, like a stable, right? A tried-and-true rotation that you turn towards on the daily, especially when it comes time to layer up with one of the best flannel shirts for winter. And in the brisk months, never underestimate how far a rugged, stylish men’s flannel shirt can take you. And on that note, never underestimate how far Faherty flannel shirts will take you, with the right mix of polish, rugged style and cozy winter warmth.

It gets even better, especially if you know the family-owned New York brand. They’ve built a business off super-soft fabric and put that into practice with picks like the Faherty Legend Sweater Shirt (a personal favorite), as well as today’s featured pick. That’d be the must-buy Faherty Alpine Flannel Shirt, an ultra-soft, well-made flannel shirt fit for the office or a holiday party. The best part? The Faherty Brushed Alpine Flannel Shirt is now 33 percent off as of this writing when you use the code SALE25.

It’s all part of Faherty’s “Sale On Sale” this season — get an extra 25 percent off sale items — and the Faherty Alpine Flannel Shirt just might be the best of the bunch as you survey those action-packed sale offerings. For good measure, the Faherty Alpine Flannel Shirt is made from brushed 100 percent organic cotton, boasting the sort of classic fit that allows you to layer it over your favorite henley or wear it comfortably on its own (or perhaps underneath one of the best winter blazers).

The versatility of the Faherty Alpine Flannel Shirt is nearly unmatched in that regard. Rock it untucked with tailored chinos or wool trousers for a crisp-yet-casual holiday party look, or style it with a rugged shawl cardigan for a dash of winter weekend warmth.

Luckily, Faherty sells all of those essentials (just shop for Faherty Bestsellers), but it’s the Faherty Alpine Flannel Shirt that remains the star of the show today, thanks to the fact that it’s — again, a reminder! — 33 percent off with the code SALE25. My friends, I think you just found your new favorite winter shirt, and it’s the Faherty Alpine Flannel Shirt