Lumberjack shirts

Do you work in the middle of nature in your profession? Lumberjack, landscaper looking for a comfortable and warm shirt during the cold season, Oxwork offers you the famous lumberjack shirt, with small and large checks, with or without a hood. How to choose and wear it? Oxwork answers your questions.

Men's and women's checked lumberjack shirt

Of Scottish origin, the flannel which is often checkered is a work shirt par excellence because of the comfort it provides. Whether wool or cotton, it remains soft and fluffy thanks to the scraping process carried out on the fabric. Although also called a lumberjack shirt, flannel is so much more than workwear. Very fashionable in the 90s, the checked shirt is making a comeback to become an essential piece of the male wardrobe today.

How to choose your lumberjack shirt?

The choice of this plaid shirt, like any other garment, is made according to the comfort it provides and the look you want to have. Thus, the material used and the style are essentially the two points to consider.

A lumberjack shirt in cotton or wool?

Initially designed in wool, the flannel is able to provide the warmth that the lumberjack needs in winter while allowing him great freedom of movement thanks to its lightness. However, to be worn in all seasons, the lumberjack shirt is also available in a wool-cotton blend and in 100% cotton. Thinner, more flexible and lighter, a shirt made from these materials can be worn over a t-shirt or on the skin, whatever the season. And in terms of maintenance, you won't have any problems.

How to wear a lumberjack shirt for men/women?

Whether it's to go to the construction site or simply to adopt the look, the important thing is to know how to choose the elements that will accompany your lumberjack shirt. Favor boots, as well as raw materials such as jeans, slightly rough wool or canvas thick cotton. Whatever the color of your lumberjack shirt, it will always go very well with a cardigan on top.

When it comes to how to wear your shirt, remember to open the first buttons at the top so that you have at least an opening of 10 cm. It is also best to roll up the sleeves to the elbows, especially if you are not wearing anything underneath. Accessories like a scarf, a beanie, bracelets or a leather bag can also help refine your look.

Which size to choose?

It is essential that your checked shirt is well adjusted to your body type. For this, the shoulders, the collar, the sleeves and the size must be checked. Thus, for the shoulders, make sure that the seam of the armhole arrives well at the edge of the shoulders and that it does not protrude in order to avoid having drooping shoulders. Regarding the build, the fabric of your shirt should not be stretched at the shoulder blades. For optimal comfort, a distance of approximately 6 cm between your abdomen and the fabric should be respected.

Small or large squares?

Beyond the desired style, the size of the tiles must also be chosen according to your morphology. So, if you are strong, prefer a shirt with small checks to soften the shapes. If you have a small frame, it is better to opt for large tiles. As for the color, it will depend on your tastes. However, it is better to choose a single or two-tone plaid shirt so that it can easily match all your pants.

The lumberjack shirt and other styles

Besides the workwear style, the lumberjack shirt can be worn in various ways. There is in particular the Hipster style which consists of buttoning the plaid shirt entirely. You also have the Casual style which, unlike the previous style, is to fully open the shirt with a t-shirt inside for a more casual look. And finally, there is the grunge style which was wildly successful in the 90s, thanks in particular to Kurt Cobain of Nirvana and other rockers of the time who wore the plaid shirt around the belt.

Where to find men's and women's lumberjack shirts?

Are you looking for the perfect checked shirt for mid-season or the height of winter, to bring you style and warmth in your professional environment? Look no further, Oxwork offers you on its website a wide choice of checkered shirts with small or large checks, with or without a hood, you will find what you are looking for with the best value for money.