In a climate where baggy jeans and oversized sweatshirts are taking over, it’s a bit refreshing to see a more casual style make a reappearance in our contemporary fashion landscape. While there is nothing inherently wrong with rocking a Nike hoodie with a pair of baggy denim jeans and a pair of fresh, white Nike Air Force 1s, the super comfy look doesn’t always make the greatest fashion statement—and switching things up to a more candlelit-dinner-ready look can sometimes make a bigger impact in terms of fashion.
And what better way to serve a look than by wearing a soft, nice-fitting flannel shirt that offers the perfect semi-fancy approach to any occasion. Flannels are more than just a simple button-up polo, but rather a more laid-back and neat style that can make you look quite sharp without taking too much effort.
Flannels were highly popular in the 1990s during a more raw and grungy era where rock music completely took over and had an immense impact on the fashion of the time. Of course the flannel garment was considered to be a less-than savory take to fashion as it replicated an era of edginess and dirt, adopting the cool look that helped many famous rock bands develop their iconic aesthetics.
While the once popular style of clothing was a mega hit back during the 90s rock era, it began to subside during the late 90s. The style has gone in-and-out of popularity over the course of the last few decades, but it seems like recent years are signaling for a shift in the right direction as flannels are making an epic comeback in our current fashion climate.
Throwing on a good ol’ cotton polo with a sharp pair of clean sneakers is the go—and nothing like a fancy wristwatch and gold chain to tie everything together right?
Personally, I love throwing on a flannel shirt. It’s quick, comfortable, and gets the job done. Why stress over finding a super fancy designer outfit to wear to an event when you can wear something more affordable that ties together casualness and fanciness into one? Flannels are hopping back into the fashion trend, and they are proving to still be a statement piece of wear in the modern fashion world.
