Flannel shirts

Practical, convenient, universal - a flannel shirt never goes out of fashion, and therefore it can be safely called the basic thing for the wardrobe of every stylish woman. Consider the popular models and colors, tell you how to choose and what to wear with this thing.

Over the entire existence of this material, it has undergone many changes, but its convenience and practicality remain constant. Flannel is a fabric that is both dense and soft at the same time. It differs in a uniform pile of twill or plain weave.

Flannel is an invention of the inhabitants of the British Kingdom. In the XVII century in England, along with other cotton fabrics, the production of flannel began. A century later, the material began to be exported to Europe and Russia. And very soon the flannel conquered the whole world.

For sewing shirts, a special kind of flannel is used - shirts. Today it is not only cotton or wool, but also blended options, which allows to increase the wear resistance of the fabric itself and things sewn from it. Natural flannel has a gray color, but is easy to stain, so shirts from this material are available in a variety of color variations.

A flannel shirt is a comfortable thing, but not unique. To understand whether you are ready to acquire this trendy element, check out its pros and cons.

Pros:

• A clear advantage of a flannel shirt is the simplicity of caring for such a thing.
• It retains heat well, and at the same time has air exchange properties.
• Flannel absorbs moisture well, which means that it is almost impossible to catch a cold if you sweat in such a shirt.
• Except for some washing instructions, which are described below, a flannel shirt is worn well and for a long time.
• After each wash, the flannel is getting softer and softer, and this is good news.

Cons:

• The first and main thing - in the summer, wearing such a shirt is inappropriate, because it will be hot in it.
• For all its versatility, a flannel shirt is rather informal, so it is not appropriate in any life situation.
• The fabric is prone to shrinkage, so this shirt should be washed in warm water, and before that, soak for some time in cold.
• In the case of staining, the flannel cannot be rubbed - this will lead to the formation of pellets, which, by the way, themselves form after prolonged wearing of such a thing.

Modern women's flannel shirts are very diverse both in models and in styles. They can be copied from the masculine style and resemble models for representatives of the strong half of humanity, and can be sophisticated and feminine.

In cut, such a flannel shirt can be fitted or loose, minimally designed or decorated with all kinds of ruffles and frills. The sleeves in women's flannel shirts can be very different, both ordinary and magnificent lanterns. There are a variety of options for fastener or neck.

Of all the above, I would like to pay particular attention to the variability of the fastener. The most acute trend right now is the button-down shirts.

Although the flannel itself is a rather warm fabric, winter models of shirts from this material are available with a variety of linings. A great option for frosty weather is a flannel shirt with a fur lining. As a rule, these are artificial materials or natural sheepskin.

Another option is fleece. Initially, this word meant the raw wool of a sheep or goat. But in the modern sense, it is a warm fabric, fluffy and warm, created synthetically - from polyester microfiber.

A flannel shirt made in a monophonic version is very difficult to meet. Another of its characteristic features, which we have not talked about yet, is the most diverse checkered print. This may be a business cell (Prince of Wales Check) - a favorite pattern of the Prince of Wales. Another version of the purely English style is a small black-gray-blue cell (Tattersalls - from the name of one London market).

The pattern, reminiscent of either arrows or teeth, is a Houndstooth. This print on clothes evokes the illusion of movement. Most often performed in black and white. An equally popular Burberry cage is a reference to a world famous brand. The color scheme of this print is familiar to everyone.

And if the flannel shirts with the ornament described above are suitable for more formal occasions, then in an informal setting a standard cell reminiscent of Scottish kilts (Tartan), Indian motifs (Madras) and lumberjacks of the harsh northern countries (Lumberjack) is suitable.

The last version of the cell - bright, saturated - the most popular among the broad masses. If many of the models described above are associated with prim Britain, then this red cell diluted with black squares is a style popularized by Hollywood cowboys and simple workers.Along with a bright range, there are also combinations of blue and green with black, and sometimes such flannel shirts are also red and white.

A few simple recommendations will allow you to purchase a flannel shirt model that will become a real trump card in your stylish wardrobe!

1. Choose from a shape. If there are shortcomings in the abdomen, feel free to mask them under the styles of a free cut or oversize - women's fashion now allows this. The sharpened contours, on the contrary, can also be emphasized with fitted silhouettes.

2. Choose by season. Ideally, for each season, you should have one model of a flannel shirt. And although in the summer you will be hot in it during the day, in the cool evening or at night such a thing will be just right.

3. Choose as intended. The coloring and pattern of the flannel shirt sets its relevance. If you select the print correctly, then such a thing is also suitable for business meetings. Although in most cases it is found in an informal setting.

Many flannel items can be combined with flannel shirts: pants and jeans, skirts and dresses. Shoes here can also be very different: with or without heels, sports or classic. Consider time-tested options.

With trousers. Classic or jeans, straight traditional or skinny with scuffs - the choice of a particular model depends only on the style in which you collect your image.

With a skirt. The most harmonious combination will be a straight skirt (mini, midi or maxi - it doesn’t matter) with an unbuttoned flannel shirt. Or another option - a shirt tucked in a skirt-sun to the knee or just above it.

Layering. The trend that is very relevant now is perfectly combined with the image of a flannel shirt. Put on a T-shirt or long sleeve t-shirt, and a quilted vest or jeans on top, and the versatile fashion look is ready!

A great example of a combination of a flannel shirt and a flared skirt. To create a more informal image, the sleeves can be rolled up, and the shirt can not be tucked in - tied up over the waistband of the skirt. The trendy gamut used in this outfit makes it indicative of the current season.

Variations of layering: we play not only with the texture, but also with the pattern!

The same one is a popular red cage and a wonderful everyday look with no less fashionable ripped jeans.

The case when a casual item looks great in combination with a delicate skirt or dress.

Examples of organic flannel shirt combinations in a wardrobe for every season.