Flannel shirts

Practical, comfortable, versatile - the 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 with what to wear this thing.

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

Flannel - the invention of the inhabitants of the British kingdom. In the 17th century, in England, along with other cotton fabrics, the production of flannel began. After a century, the material began to be exported to Europe and Russia. And very soon the flannel conquered the whole world.

For sewing shirts used a special kind of flannel - shirts. Today it is not only cotton or wool, but also mixed versions, which allows to increase the durability of the fabric itself and the items sewn from it. Natural flannel has a gray color, but is easy to dye, so shirts made from this material come in a variety of color variations.

Flannel shirt is a comfortable thing, but not unambiguous. To understand whether you are ready to acquire this trend element, check out its pros and cons.

Pros:

• A clear advantage of a flannel shirt can be called simplicity in the care of such a thing.
• It retains heat well, and at the same time it has air-exchange properties.
• The flannel absorbs moisture well, which means that it is almost impossible to catch a cold if you sweat in such a shirt.
• Apart from some indications about washing, which we shall say below, the flannel shirt is worn well and for a long time.
• After each wash, the flannel becomes softer and softer, and this is good news.

Cons:

• First and foremost, wearing such a shirt in the summer is inappropriate because it will be hot in it.
• With all its versatility, the 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 it should be soaked in cold for some time.
• In the case of the formation of stains, the flannel cannot be rubbed - this will lead to the formation of a pellet, which, by the way, are also formed after a long time wearing such a thing.

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

In a cut, such a flannel shirt can be fitted or loose, minimally decorated or decorated with all kinds of ruffles and ruffles. Sleeves in women's flannel shirts can be very different, both ordinary and fluffy lanterns. Various options of a fastener or a mouth are possible.

Of all the above, we would like to pay particular attention to the variability of the fastener. The sharpest trend now is the shirt on the buttons.

Although the flannel itself is a rather warm fabric, winter models of shirts made from this material come in a variety of linings. A great option for freezing weather is a flannel shirt with fur lining. As a rule, it is 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.

Flannel shirt, made in a single-color version, it is very difficult to meet. Another of its characteristics, which we have not yet talked about, 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 purely English style is a small black-gray-blue square (Tattersalls is from the name of one London market).

The pattern resembling not that arrows, not teeth, - Houndstooth. This print on clothes causes the illusion of movement. Most often performed in black and white combination. Not less popular cell Burberry - a reference to the world famous brand. The color scheme of this print is well known to all.

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

The last version of the cell - bright, saturated - the most popular among the 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 scale, there are also combinations of blue and green with black, and sometimes such flannel shirts are red-and-white.

A few simple recommendations will allow you to purchase such a model of flannel shirt, which will be a real trump card in your stylish wardrobe!

1. Choose by shape. If there are flaws in the tummy area, feel free to disguise them under the styles of a free cut or oversized - women's fashion now allows it. Turned contours, on the contrary, can be emphasized with fitted silhouettes.

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

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

Flannel shirts can combine many items of women's wardrobe: pants and jeans, skirts and dresses. Shoes here can also be very different: with or without heels, sports or classic. Consider the time-tested options.

With pants. Classic or denim, 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 will be the combination of a straight skirt (mini, midi or maxi - it does not matter) with the flannel shirt unbuttoned. Or another option - a shirt tucked into a knee-length skirt or slightly above it.

Multi-layered. A very relevant trend is now perfectly combined with the image of a flannel shirt.Put on a T-shirt or long sleeve, and a quilted vest or denim top, and a versatile, fashionable image is ready!

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

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

That same - a popular red cell and beautiful casual look with no less fashionable ripped jeans.

The case when the thing in the style of casual looks great in combination with a delicate skirt or dress.

Examples of organic combinations of flannel shirt in the wardrobe for each season.