11 Must-Have Men’s Flannel Jacket Selections For Winter 

Flannel jackets are a practical winter layer that's stylistically withstood the test of time. Fondly dubbed shackets or shirt jackets, these layerable pieces feature soft, brushed fabrics and the hallmark design details of your go-to collared shirts. Style them over sweaters, turtlenecks, and hoodies for an added layer of warmth on cold, blustery days and over short-sleeve tees when temperatures begin to climb.

Whether you're headed to the office or hitting the town, the eleven shirt jackets below won't let you down. We've included styles crafted from the softest, coziest materials you can find in cuts versatile enough for work and leisure. Rugged yet refined, they're the best investment you'll make all winter.

11 Flannel Jacket Styles Fit for Winter

The key to a comfortable, layerable flannel jacket is sticking with a relaxed fit. Unlike a true button-up, you want something that's roomy through the shoulders, arms, and chest. Order one size larger than your usual shirt size for an oversized fit that easily accommodates sweaters, hoodies, and other thick base layers.

Theory's Wyatt Rush Checkered Wool Jacket is superbly tailored and supremely comfortable. Two side pockets and a two-way front zip closure bring a functional finishing touch with a modern flair. Thoughtfully made from a blend of recycled wool, it's a sustainable choice that you'll wear for years and years to come.

Those who aren't afraid to sport bold colors should try Isabel Marant's Kervon Checkered Flannel Shacket on. Fashioned in a bright orange, allover gingham print, it feels just as seasonable in late March as it does in early October. Layer it over graphic tees, chino pants, hoodies, dark-wash jeans, and whatever else you please. Crafted from a plush brushed wool blend, you'll never want to take it.

Tommy Bahama's Brentwood Fleece Shirt Jacket is an instant staple in any man's outerwear collection. It's crafted from plush fleece fabric with an understated plaid print and a classic spread collar and banded cuffs. It's just as comfortable as your favorite zip-up sweatshirt with far more style— and thanks to the chest and side pockets, more storage space too.

Billy Reid's Theo Plaid Shirt Jacket will undoubtedly become one of your favorites for weird, in-between weather. Crafted with a cozy, wool blend exterior and a breathable cotton lining, it's warm (and machine washable) without being too heavy to layer. Order one size up if you're looking to wear it over hoodies, thick sweaters, and other heavyweight pieces.

If you're not much of a plaid man, opt for a solid neutral color like tan, grey, or black. Dyed a sandy dove grey, this FRAME Textured Overshirt looks just as sharp at work as it does on the weekends. Its traditional spread collar, button-front closure, and shirttail hem allow it to be dressed up for the office, while button-flap chest pockets and a relaxed fit ensure it's not too stuffy for casual wear.

This Woolrich Check Wool-Blend Overshirt is a cozy winter layer that works well in any casual setting. Woven from a wool blend and filled with a thin layer of duck down and feathers, it'll keep you warm without weighing you down. Style it with a white tee, jeans, and leather boots for an easy outfit that can take on any weather.

Stitched from a heavyweight blend of viscose and wool, this BOSS Carper Relaxed Fit Plaid Shirt Jacket offers the perfect balance of breathability and warmth. Button it to the top under a long overcoat for added insulation from cold winter weather, and open it up as a lightweight outerwear piece when you get inside. The rust color and classic design transcend the season, allowing it to wear well from fall to spring.

If you're going to splurge on one designer flannel jacket, make it this Fendi Giubbotto Reversible Wool Shirt Jacket. It's crafted in Italy from the finest quality materials in a minimalist silhouette that flatters everyone. With solid red on one side and a Fendi monogram print on the other, it can make as much or as little of a statement as you please. Splurge on this grail-worthy piece now, and you'll be wearing it for decades to come.

This Oversized Engineered Buffalo Plaid Shirt Jacket from rag & bone is a modern take on a time-tested style. Its all over buffalo plaid pattern features squares of rich blues and greys that compliment baggy jeans, chinos, and tailored trousers alike. Designed to have an oversized fit, it's ideal for those on the hunt for a lightweight flannel jacket that works any time of year.

This NN07 Wilas Plaid Wool Shirt Jacket balances rugged with refined. Its wool-blend fabric stands up to frequent wear and cold winter weather, while its timeless silhouette outlasts short-lived outerwear trends. Equipped with four chest and side seam pockets, this functional shirt jacket offers plenty of space to stash your phone, wallet, keys, and other essentials.

Marine Layer, a San-Francisco based apparel brand, is known for its luxuriously soft fabrics and laid-back California aesthetic. This Owen Brushed Stretch Twill Overshirt features a timeless silhouette that can be thrown on under— and over— just about anything you own. Cut from oatmeal-colored flannel fabric, it's got a touch of stretch through the shoulders, making for more comfortable layering. Needless to say, it'll be your new go-to outerwear piece.