There are those out there that would argue there is no bad time to wear a flannel shirt. Fine. But even those brave, presumably sweaty souls would have to concede that there is a best time to wear a flannel, and that time is now. I contend that a favorite flannel can improve one’s fall disposition by orders of magnitude, and fortunately you don’t need much funding to test the theory yourself. Because I went ahead and rounded up my favorites, with a hard cap at $150.
And while the $150 isn’t what it used to be, we aren’t short on options: classic plaids, beefy buffalo checks, effortlessly styled solids. So, if you’re looking to reload a tired flannel rotation, need something to plug a recently-discovered hole or just think (correctly) that a tracking number tied to seasonally-appropriate shirting might boost your mood, we’ve got you covered with our favorite affordable flannels of the season.
There's a really good argument to be made that the best flannel on this list is also one of the least expensive flannels on this list, because for under $50 you get a loose-fitting, slightly cropped, super-soft, surprisingly-hardy 100% cotton shirt that can be worn anytime, while doing anything, without much discretion.
Considering that flannels are one of the most layered shirts in the game, it's not a bad idea to get one that has a little extra room for padding. (But it doesn't hurt if it also looks good flying solo.)
Before anyone gets concerned over the word "flannel" not appearing in the name of this shirt, most flannels are twill fabrics that have been brushed, so all our bases are indeed covered here.
A beefy flannel is a lynchpin in any winter rotation, but a lightweight one will make for a great layer and also won't get too toasty in unseasonable warm indoor conditions.
While you very much can stick to the standards when it comes Pendleton and never be led astray, a brand-new Board Shirt is a bit itchier than many of us (me) would like—a problem that's non-existent with the 100% cotton Fremont.
This organic cotton flannel could've made lists with far stricter price requirements, but it still punches on par with shirts two and three times the price.
