For Part II of Fall/Winter fabrics, I’m highlighting one of my all-time favorites: wool flannel.
Flannel is very popular in menswear and is used for many different items, from casual plaid shirts, to sharp “Mad Men” suits, to accesories like ties and tote bags.
Here, 3 different ways to incorporate some flannel into your look, weather it’s casual, dress, or somewhere in between.
3. Outerwear, Separates & Accessories
Something else that I’ve also been wearing since my youth – down filled coats. Only now the shell is flannel and the fit is slim and just long enough to cover a suit jacket hem.
Bonus Tip: Need a tie that looks just as great with a winter suit as it does with a casual look? Go with a medium grey flannel.
Grey & brown together? Suave.
Bonus Tip: a full-break in the pant leg (which has been rare on the site, at least in trousers) is a more mature, and conservative aesthetic. It works best on fabrics with the same feel; like this classic flannel chalkstripe.
- White oxford club collar shirt by Ralph Lauren Polo
- Watch by Montblanc Timewalker Automatic (42mm)
- Silver collar pin by WANT
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- Navy chalkstripe trousers by Michael Andrews Bespoke
- Navy chalkstripe waistcoat by Michael Andrews Bespoke
- Grey flannel down coat by Moorer
- Grey wool tie by Thom Browne
- Brown leather wingtips by Gucci
- Brown woven leather gloves by Hilts & Willard
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Dan –
How much would it cost to get a suit like that? Unfortunately I reside in Arizona, not Canada. Just curious though. and you said that’s a double breasted PEAK lapel waistcoat? I don’t see it in the pictures but it’s excellent.
Thanks! Happy Holidays.
How can I buy that Moorer flannel down jacket? Do they sell it online? can I order from them? I’m in California.
Thanks,
Hong
I really dig the Moorer flannel down jacket. Not quite sure why more designers/labels haven’t followed the Gamme Bleu type wool down jackets. Anyone know who makes a jacket like this sub $500?
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You need a longer vest, and a higher rise pant.
Dan,
White jeans with the Glen Plaid is very well done.
Now all you need is a hot date to Nobu and some
nice cold sake.
Krugger
Parts of your glenplaid flannel suit are superb !!
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If you live in a hot and humid city like Miami, let’s face it flannel never works. Do you have any tips for the folks that always have to plan for “stick to the seat” climates?
Love look 2. Almost wore my white denim tonight, but changed it up last minute. I think the “rules” for Labor Day are holding me back… haha.
haha don’t let them get the best of you. Hope all is well, Dan
I love the collar pin, I got on last week and haven’t taken it off since.
Best Wishes,
Christian
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Thanks for reading Christian. Best, Dan
Second look is pretty sickkk. Quick question though. Going back to your camouflage post and the tip you gave about new denim, can you apply the same thing to khakis? Making sure that they hug your legs and are snug at the waist? Thanks!
Yes. It’s not denim, it’s cotton. Although raw denim usually stretches more because it is unwashed and un-shrunken. Many chinos are pre-washed and pre-shrunk (although they do still shrink a little after every wash/dry). Thanks for reading. -SB
Great blog! Just one thing, I noticed that some of your pants are rather wide up top. It makes it look like you have really wide hips and it shortens your stature overall.
I don’t think it’s the pants. I have fairly wide hips and strong thighs, from my bball training days. Thanks for reading. Cheers, SB
where did you get that Moorer jacket from?
From the Moorer showroom, which shares a space with the Michael Andrews Bespoke studio in Great Jones Alley, NYC. Thanks for reading -SB
Love the second look. The double breasted waist
Second look is inspiring. The double breasted waist coat stole the show for me. I would love pieces like these as well as the cotton olive jacket that you posted a week ago to be included in the launch of your line. Keep it up… You’re killing it right now!!!
Thanks!
As far as my line…it will certainly be influenced by the bespoke pieces I design for myself. I think of my personal wardrobe as “samples” where I can test different looks one piece at a time.
I’m glad you are excited about these pieces, I can promise you that the line will be even better.
All the best,
Dan
as with anyone putting content out for readers, viewers etc, dan has to push the boundaries some to keep things interesting and promote discussion. do i like every look in every post? no. do i appreciate what he does? yes. this blog serves the purpose to influence style and maybe helping us dress better. i know it has for me. that being said, i do miss some aspects of when he started the blog. thinks like “what to avoid” type posts or showing us some pics of celebs that influence his personal style. dan must look out for his own career and market himself and i think he has done a great job of doing that. if you are following this blog to just “copycat” a look then i think you are missing the boat so to speak. thanks for the continued effort dan.
Well said.
As far as “what to avoid” type posts, I try not to write in a negative tone. In my opinion, with the right style/swagger/combination, a guy can pull-off almost anything. Style is an expression of the self…the last thing I want to do is say “you can’t do x”.
It’s much harder to inspire by issuing limitations.
As far as posts on celebrities that influence my style, this is a good idea – although I’m much more influenced by concepts rather than individuals. We will try to incorporate more tactile, transparent influences.
Thanks for reading.
-SB
Dear Dan,
when you replied to “Mikey Rocks”, you mentioned that you’re (quote) “more influenced by concepts rather than individuals”.
What exactly did you mean by that?
Thank you for this awesome blog! Keep it up! Cheers from Germany
Great outfits, great style, as always. Only that first outfit does not convince me. In my opinion it would not work without that black trenchcoat. Imagine the combination without it would look awful in my eyes. Keep up the good work. Looking forward to your next videos.
Best regards
A.
The trench from the first look is navy blue. The denim jacket over plaid flannel shirt (without the trench) is a great look as well. I guess we should have shot it without the outer layer.
Thanks for reading,
Dan
Great use of the denim jacket as a layering piece! Also I really dig that down jacket. I’m glad to see innovations like that. Great post!
Thanks! -Dan
Interesting comment by Jason H. I disagree. Im not sure anyone can lose style.
Style to me, seems like something that evolves and better represents a person everyday. Youre keeping it innovative Dan. I appreciate the hard work. Thanks for the tips.
Thanks dre. My style is exactly that, my style. Appreciate the support. Best, SB
That grey quilted jacket looks like the Moncler Cezanne that I can’t afford…where did you get it?
I got it from the Moorer representative, Bill White – also the owner of Scarpe Di Bianco – handmade custom Italian shoes. Thanks for reading. Best, Dan
Rude boy, very nice as per. Did you poke holes in your club collar or did the shirt come equipped for that gangster pin?
That particular pin does puncture holes in the collar. Thanks for reading Herbert. -Dan
Dang, would have loved to see the full three piece suit in look 2. That double breasted vest is freakin’ amazing.
I agree…I’d like to see how you match all three pieces of that with a business shirt and tie.
We already shot the full glenplaid flannel 3-piece. Coming soon!
“Warning” for the conservatives: one of the two pairs of pants to that suit has cargo pockets on them!
Cheers,
SB
You’ve done it once again!!
Loving the mix of casual and smart looks so that people from all walks of life can connect with your style tips.
Keep up the good work.
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Interesting contrast from the previous comment. Thanks!
wen u first hit the scene your style was on point…lately I am not exactly sure what’s going on. your looks have fallen off big time. i was a loyal fan…
bring back your classic wardrobe man.
Hmm.
I don’t think my style has changed dramatically since starting the site. It has always been relatively “classic” (which is not synonymous with “conservative”) while steadily pushing the “boundaries” (for a number of reasons such as inspiring new ideas, innovation, discussion, making the site more fun to read, etc).
For example, check out the first picture of my myself that I ever posted on the (old) site (not “classic” by most people’s definition):
http://mensstyleblog.blogspot.com/2009/12/sb-endorses-sweat-trousers.html
Also keep in mind, as I’ve said a number of times, that I do not recommend copying my looks…rather using them as inspiration to find your own. I am a stylist and live in downtown Manhattan – two things that are certainly present in my personal style.
Thanks for reading.
Best,
Dan
HELLLOOOOO Flannel Down Coat! That jacket is amazing!! So classy I love it…can’t wait until the next post.
jen
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Thanks Jen!