See Now, Buy Now: Patagonia’s Lightweight Flannel Shirt is a Perfect Transitional Shirt for Brisk Spring Days

Best lightweight flannel shirts for men.

Dependability is the name of the game when it comes to the best spring menswear essentials, and there’s a delicate balance as you bridge the gap between seasons, from your choice of boots (more lightweight than winter), denim (again, lighter in color than winter) and of course, your shirting rotation.

As we’ve talked about in the past on this Brooklyn style blog, we’re not out of the woods yet when it comes to battling the elements — in fact, we very well might be in the thick of it as far as gearing up for spring is concerned.

And that, my friends, is where Patagonia’s trusty Lightweight Fjord Flannel Shirt steps up to the proverbial menswear plate — as sold by Huckberry, it’s got all the comfort and warmth of a classic men’s flannel shirt, just with a lighter build more well-suited to spring style.

Patagonia gear is legendary for both its toughness and sustainability, along with its utility, and the Patagonia Fjord Lightweight Flannel Shirt moves through the season with that same lineage top of mind. The Patagonia Fjord Lightweight Flannel Shirt is the kind of shirt you reach for on a brisk spring morning, which can quickly turn into a day when you need to shed that flannel shirt in favor of your base layer (perhaps a short-sleeve henley or pocket T-shirt?).

In the meantime, the Patagonia Fjord Lightweight Flannel Shirt is made from super-soft brushed cotton flannel — brushed on both sides for added softness, of course.

Your new favorite flannel shirt is also classic in its construction, with a helpful chest pocket for visual interest and some added EDC storage space (if you choose to rock the Patagonia Fjord Lightweight Flannel Shirt as a workshirt, that is). And that’s another benefit to opting for a lightweight flannel shirt these days — it’s a blend of both comfort and just enough warmth for spring weather (leave the ultra-thick flannel overshirt at home these days).

The Patagonia Fjord Lightweight Flannel Shirt comes in three utterly classic plaid combinations, each well-suited for spring — and each more appealing than the timeless red-and-black flannel shirt you (and this Brooklyn-based writer) have been wearing all winter.

So, the Patagonia Fjord Lightweight Flannel Shirt delivers a stylish change of pace in matters of looks, plus lightweight utility in the form of easygoing yet sturdy, supple layering. Paired with dark blue jeans or even stretch chinos, the Patagonia Fjord Lightweight Flannel Shirt is as solid a seasonal style move as it gets, my friends.

Style Pick of the Week: Filson Heathered Wool Jac-Shirt – A Reliable Winter Weekend Layer

A man can never have enough sturdy, dependable menswear at his disposal, especially for frigid winter days and nights, and that’s where I find Filson gear and menswear continues to come in mighty handy, season after season, year after year.

The legendary Pacific Northwest heritage brand has been a foundational part of my wardrobe for years now, making some of the best waxed outerwear, thermals, denim and yes, one of the best shirt jackets for men.

As temperatures continue to plummet, and as I continue to put gear to the test for this Brooklyn style blog, I continually reach for Filson — perhaps you’re in the same boat? And with the drop of the new Filson Spring 2025 Collection, it’s time once again to see what’s in store from this legendary company.

The new Filson Heathered Wool Jac-Shirt isn’t quite all that new, in fact — or rather, it’s an update in term of color and fabrication to the iconic Filson line of Jac-Shirts, which are burly, thick and utterly incredible in terms of winter warmth, at least in my experience. As Filson tells it, the Jac-Shirt “has provided versatile warmth for nearly five decades,” and it’s a sentiment I agree with wholeheartedly.

Filson Jac-Shirt.

This edition of the Filson Heathered Wool Jac-Shirt is made from a warm wool blend for stretch and the right amount of insulation.

And in matters of style points, it’s the Blue Heather variation of this particular Filson Heathered Wool Jac-Shirt that puts it a cut above the rest — that shade of blue almost gives it a ruggedly casual appeal, if you’re looking for something to layer over a white Oxford shirt with tobacco-hued chinos, for instance. But of course, the Filson Heathered Wool Jac-Shirt is at its best when paired with a thermal henley and canvas work pants on exceptionally brisk mornings.

The straight hem offers slightly more coverage than a traditional shirt, while front-button flap pockets offer crucial everyday carry storage space. And since this is Filson we’re talking about here, know that the brand delivers plenty of sizes and a limited lifetime guarantee on the Filson Heathered Wool Jac-Shirt.

Beyond that, this durable shirt jacket should provide plenty of room to layer over your favorite knitwear essentials — can you ask for much more from one of the best men’s shirt jackets? In my book, the Filson Heathered Wool Jac-Shirt is a certified winter style winner.

The Tuesday Steal: This Rugged Outerknown Flannel Shirt is an On-Sale, Comfortable Must-Have

Any time I stumble across a style staple that just so happens to be perfectly of the moment and on sale at a steal of a deal (hence our weekly tradition of “Tuesday Steal” stories), well, I’m impressed and certainly tempted to make a wardrobe upgrade.

That just so happens to be the case with the Outerknown Transitional Flannel Utility Shirt, another standout, expertly cut shirt from the makers of the famed Outerknown Blanket Shirt. While the best-selling Outerknown Blanket Shirt comes in tightly woven twill-esque knit in a range of vivid colors and plaids, your new favorite flannel shirt — one that’s on sale for 30 percent off right now — takes things in a slightly different direction for your cozy winter menswear wardrobe.

Helpfully, the Outerknown Transitional Flannel Utility Shirt boasts the same versatile construction as other Outerknown men’s shirts, in this case boasting two flap patch pockets for your everyday carry essentials.

That feature, plus its cut (with room to layer a henley shirt or a graphic tee underneath) gives the Outerknown Transitional Flannel Utility Shirt a sense of wearability in situations far afield or closer to home — cold-weather outdoor excursions or weekends with coffee in front of the fire come to mind.

And crucially, the Outerknown Transitional Flannel Utility Shirt should live up to its name — 100 percent organic cotton construction should prove ultra-soft and easy to wear, whether layered or styled all on its own.

The charcoal color of the Outerknown Transitional Flannel Utility Shirt also features a distinct jaspe texture, which elevates it above other workshirts. And like all things Outerknown, the use of organic cotton gives this rugged flannel shirt a sense of sustainability (in addition to style points, of course).

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

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In my experience, there might not be a brand that makes a better, more stylish shirt for men than Taylor Stitch. A bold way to kick off today’s post (and a new, shortened) holiday week? Perhaps, but if ever you’ve tried on or tried out the Taylor Stitch Ledge Shirt, then you’re aware that it’s a heavy hitter, even among the best flannel shirts for men.

You might call the Taylor Stitch Ledge Shirt an instant classic, but it’s been a personal favorite of mine in its many iterations over the years, the latest and greatest very much included. All the hallmarks of one of the best winter shirts for men are present, including soft-yet-sturdy organic cotton twill construction with a garment-washed finish.

That makes the Taylor Stitch Ledge Shirt as comfortable as any shirt in your rotation, particularly if you frequently love to wear, say, one of the best men’s flannel shirts in the colder months (guilty as charged).

The rich Olive Plaid version of this winter’s take on the Taylor Stitch Ledge Shirt is especially eye-catching, and a nice change of pace for your own shirting wardrobe aside from white Oxford shirts and even indigo denim shirts (again, guilty as charged).

The brand’s signature California collar frames the face nicely and even gives the Taylor Stitch Ledge Shirt some dressy appeal — at least, beneath a navy blazer with dark blue jeans for a business-casual sort of look.

U-shaped chest pockets give this shirt a sort of overshirt or shirt jacket-type of appeal, although the Taylor Stitch Ledge Shirt — available in useful chest sizing — is as wearable tucked in with a shawl collar cardigan as it is untucked alongside your favorite pair of black jeans.

For winter-ready versatility and style in spades, opt for a perfectly fitted edition of the Taylor Stitch Ledge Shirt, then be surprised (or rather, not surprised!) at how much wear you get out of it this season (and beyond).

See Now, Buy Now: This Line of Trade Flannel Shirt is Perfect for Every Winter Pursuit

Line of Trade Summit Flannel Shirt review.

If today’s headline made you do a double take, you’re likely not alone: We’re talking all about Line of Trade, but in a different capacity than before. You very likely recognize Line of Trade from the digital shelves of NYC retailer Bespoke Post, which trumpets small businesses, stylish subscription boxes of its own, and the coolest gear for men across the board.

That focus on American classics — from slinging T-shirts and flannel shirts to selling cool-as-heck valet trays, decanters and more — led the Bespoke Post team to form Line of Trade, and it’s now all grown up, so to speak.

You see, you can score rugged, classically cool menswear online right from the brand itself, a great excuse to revamp and re-up your winter wardrobe — starting with the Line of Trade Summit Flannel Shirt. Yes indeed, it’s great a time as any to get properly acquainted with the rugged, all-American retailer.

Line of Trade menswear review.

The company believes in menswear that’s built to last, not in chasing trends, and you can see that reflected right away in products like the Line of Trade Summit Flannel Shirt, plus a full lineup of best-sellers. Those best-selling menswear essentials include items like trucker jackets, sherpa jackets, heavyweight T-shirts and even a versatile pair of officer chinos modeled after old-school military pairs.

The great news is, the richly crafted Line of Trade Summit Flannel Shirt fits right in with each of those men’s style must-haves, especially in the cold climes of winter. The Line of Trade Summit Flannel Shirt, made from an exclusive pattern in super-soft, 100 percent cotton flannel, is a prized piece in my own wardrobe.

In one of several richly crafted patterns and colors, it’s got the ability to be worn on its own underneath a soft-shouldered blazer, or else atop a thermal henley. That pairing works well alongside, say, one of the brand’s waxed trucker jackets. It’s got a pleasing light weight to it — this isn’t a shirt jacket, but a flannel shirt you can layer comfortably beneath a hearty top layer.

A left chest patch pocket keeps things classic, while the length is perfect to wear untucked alongside your favorite pair of blue jeans (as I often do). If you’ve been hunting for a new favorite flannel shirt, one you can layer casually or dress up ever so slightly, and one that you can buy in bulk, so to speak, then I can confidently say the Line of Trade Summit Flannel Shirt is your best bet this week.

Style Pick of the Week: Filson Alaskan Guide Flannel Shirt – A Discounted Steal for Black Friday And Cyber Monday

Filson Alaskan Guide Flannel Shirt review.

For as much as Thanksgiving weekend is about quality time with family and friends, not to mention utterly delicious food and drink, it’s also an expert time to think about the menswear classics your wardrobe could use. That holds true whether you look at this weekend as a shopping starting point or as a bit of a refresher, and that’s where my friends at Filson can help.

And in my experience, it never hurts to opt for classics from a time-honored brand, especially when those classics just so happen to be on sale. Take the Filson Alaskan Guide Flannel Shirt, a tried-and-true style staple from the legendary Pacific Northwest outfitter.

Right now, you can get one of the best flannel shirts for men at a downright steal of a price: Try as much as 60 percent off. It’s got all the trappings of a new wardrobe favorite, with a rich selection of colors and timeless plaid patterns available, but it only gets better from there.

To be fair, there’s a host of the best menswear deals on rugged gear aplenty within the confines of the Filson Black Friday Sale, but let’s start with a must-have shirt for cold winter days, shall we? The Filson Alaskan Guide Flannel Shirt hits the mark in every regard as far as flannel shirting is concerned, with its tightly woven, brushed cotton twill construction for a soft yet durable handfeel.

Details like gusseted chest pockets give the Filson Alaskan Guide Flannel Shirt the functionality of a workshirt or shirt jacket, as do the pleated shoulders for greater range of motion.

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And yet, the Filson Alaskan Guide Flannel Shirt also functions as the kind of casually cool shirt you can rock easily with dark blue jeans and brown leather lace-up boots for a laidback evening on the town. And when cold weather and your winter to-do list happen to pick back up, the Filson Alaskan Guide Flannel Shirt is there at every turn, you matter which color, size or style you select.

A range of sizes are available, and when you consider the fact that you can score the Filson Alaskan Guide Flannel Shirt at up to 60 percent off, it’s absolutely a deal worth shopping from one of the best brands to buy on Black Friday weekend. Cheers to that, my friends.

See Now, Buy Now: This Relwen Lined Flannel Shirt is a Perfectly Cozy Style Upgrade

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As I compile my rotation of fall and winter wardrobe essentials, I tend to look for gear that’s built to last, that’s up for anything and that looks great while standing up to the demands of the season. It’s a higher bar to clear than one might think, but then again, that’s why I trust the good folks at Huckberry to come through week after week, season after season.

And that’s why I know I can also trust Relwen, heritage-inspired Ohio purveyors of clothing that’s burly and durable yet soft and comfortable, seemingly all at once — like the Relwen Chamois-Lined Flannel Shirt, for instance. It’s a top seller right now at Huckberry, which is saying something, with all the warmth and style points your seasonal wardrobe needs this instant.

Relwen flannel shirt review.

On the surface, it looks like a classic men’s flannel shirt. And yet, the Relwen Chamois-Lined Flannel Shirt, in addition to its soft 100 percent cotton flannel exterior, boasts a secret weapon beneath its rugged plaid stylings.

This particular flannel shirt is lined in another layer of cotton chamois for even more comfort, known for what Huckberry calls a “butter-soft feel.” That gives it an extra touch of layering potential over a thermal shirt or your favorite henley, not unlike one of the best men’s workshirts from Relwen.

Four eye-catching plaid and check patterns lend the Relwen Chamois-Lined Flannel Shirt some extra fall and winter fashion pedigree, all the better to wear with expertly faded jeans or even tobacco-hued stretch chinos (leather boots sold separately).

For an instant cold-weather layering upgrade without sacrificing style, the Relwen Chamois-Lined Flannel Shirt gets the job done, and then some — as with most gear from Huckberry, isn’t that right?

The Tuesday Steal: Save On This Eye-Catching Filson Field Flannel Shirt at Bespoke Post

‘Tis the season to shop, save and layer up in rugged fashion, at least if you ask me. That’s certainly the case if you head on over to the Bespoke Post Sale section, where the getting’s good and frequent — and stylish. That holds true for a little bit of everything as we approach the holiday season, including everyday carry essentials, rugged men’s boots and of course, the Filson Field Flannel Shirt shown above.

Bespoke Post is just one of the many retailers that stock the preeminent Pacific Northwest heritage brand, and for good reason: The company is iconic in its construction and fabrication, and I’d wager that certainly holds true when it comes to this handsome, distinctive flannel shirt.

And right now, the shirt is up for grabs for $115, a more-than-reasonable offering given the heritage quality you’re getting from your new favorite flannel shirt.

For a limited time, the Filson Field Flannel Shirt is on sale at the famed New York City retailer, and it boasts all the trappings of an outdoor-ready, expertly executed flannel shirt, from the Frog Camo print to the 7oz. 100 percent cotton flannel fabrication.

Better still is the use of military-grade melamine buttons, plus two front-button chest pockets that give the Filson Field Flannel Shirt a touch of utility as a shirt jacket. And again, that price of $115, it’s a downright steal for a high-quality shirt from a legacy brand via the Bespoke Post Sale section

The Thursday Buy: This Is Your New Everyday Flannel Shirt from Huckberry and Flint and Tinder

Flint and Tinder flannel shirt review.

In my experience, a guy’s wardrobe of men’s style essentials needs rugged, cozy yet versatile options aplenty across the brisk months of autumn, and that certainly holds true even if you find yourself splitting time between home and the office.

For fall weekends galore, for those casual days at home and for nearly every time in between (See: Weekend coffee outings and whiskey bar visits), a reliable flannel shirt can work wonders when it comes to classic, flattering style. The even better news, as you might expect, is that Flint and Tinder has just the one you need now.

Heck, depending on the sort of office you work in, you might even be able to get away with wearing one of the best flannel shirts from Huckberry, like the ever-reliable Flint and Tinder Midweight Flannel Shirt shown above (I’m wearing one right now as I type this).

We’ve talked lately about versatile buttondown shirts from Flint and Tinder, the sort that more closely resemble an Oxford shirt (like the F&T Architect Shirt), but this particular number is a bit more casually rugged — and no less essential when it comes to your wardrobe.

In my book, the Flint and Tinder Midweight Flannel Shirt checks the proper boxes as far as a modern update to the traditional flannel shirt is concerned. Those boxes include the right fabric, which in this case is a 7.6oz., custom-developed 100 percent cotton flannel — not as dressy as an Oxford shirt, not as heavy as a burly Flint and Tinder shirt jacket.

Raglan-stitched sleeves give you room to move and room to layer — useful as you gear up for fall road trips, and even more useful if you’d like to rock the Flint and Tinder Midweight Flannel Shirt atop a base layer, like a henley. Crucially, this handsome flannel shirt comes in an oversized-yet-timeless, bold plaid in three distinct variations, and the brushed flannel exterior should prove ultra-soft and supremely comfortable.

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It’s the kind of rugged, hard-wearing choice that makes every guy look casually cool in laidback style situations — even if your office for the day happens to be your favorite coffee shop. Join the club and join me in wearing one of the best men’s flannel shirts for fall — the season is upon us, after all.

See Now, Buy Now: This Flint and Tinder Cabin Flannel Is a Perfect Essential for Fall

Flint and Tinder Cabin Flannel

When opportunity arises to dress in fine fall fashion with some of the best new menswear, I’d urge you to jump on it ASAP. That’s certainly the case with today’s featured style selection, one that hails from Huckberry and famed in-house brand Flint and Tinder.

You see, the Flint and Tinder Cabin Flannel lives up to its name and then some, joining a rotation of some of the most rugged menswear around (and that’s really saying something when it comes to Huckberry). It’s about as versatile a flannel shirt as it gets, with the ability to function handsomely as a rugged shirt jacket, as a mid-layer beneath a field jacket, or as a stylish flannel shirt you can rock all on its own.

A selection of rich plaid colors bolster its wearability all through the fall season, especially when it comes to, well, cabin weekend getaways and the like. Again, the Flint and Tinder Cabin Flannel lives up to its name, particularly with its rugged build and seasonally friendly style and performance.

Corozo nut buttons and chest patch pockets are standout details that should prove especially handy when wearing this stylish flannel as a true shirt jacket, something I’d certainly recommend.

When it comes to appealing fall style and timeless durability, plus plain old-fashioned good looks, the Flint and Tinder Cabin Flannel hits the mark in every way possible. Don’t trek upstate without it in your weekender bag, my friends.