It’s no secret that flannels rock. From the runway to your local mall, flannels have been popping up everywhere and, so far, no one has been complaining. Because, honestly, why wouldn’t you want to wear something that originally gained its popularity by serving as a pajama shirt?

Here are a few reasons why flannels are truly amazing.

1.You can dress them up or dress them down.

Button it up and pair with a scarf or leave it open and wear it with a tank top, flannels are nothing if not versatile.

2.They’re acceptable for just about any occasion.

Aside from black tie affairs, flannels are appropriate for just about anything. Whether you’re just hanging out or you need to throw something on for a quick trip to the mall, a flannel can never do you wrong.

3.They come in a variety of colors.

Flannels are available in just about every color of the rainbow.

4.They’re superrrr warm.

It’s like wearing a blanket constantly.

5.You will always have a cowgirl costume ready to go.

Last minute costume party? No worries, a cowgirl is always a quick and easy option!

6.A flannel can also make your lumberjack costume that much more legit.

Lumberjacks were pretty popular this Halloween for some reason and what’s a lumberjack without a flannel, am I right? So, grab your plastic ax and go find the perfect one.

7.They can be worn in those hot summer months too.

Contrary to popular opinion, flannels aren’t simply a winter staple, they’re pretty effective for those chilly summer nights as well.

8.They’re pretty inexpensive.

They can be $10-$30 depending on where you shop!

9.That trusty pocket can be very useful.

Hands full? Need a place to store your phone, license, or a really small bag of snacks? That little pocket on your flannel can most definitely meet all of your storage needs!

10.Flannels are a hot trend right now so every store has them in stock.

It is almost guaranteed your fave store will have tons of flannels flooding their racks.

11.You’re cool already and a flannel would simply make you cooler.

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