Polo Ralph Lauren
Flannel Checkered Shirt
This Polo Ralph Lauren flannel shirt is a long-sleeve button-down checkered shirt made from soft 100% cotton flannel. It features a classic fit, a button-down collar, barrel cuffs, and an embroidered rider logo on the chest. Suitable for casual wear, this shirt combines a traditional plaid pattern with durable cotton construction.
- Material
- 100% cotton
- Gender
- male
- Style
- classic, preppy
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Color
Specifications
A classic flannel checkered shirt from Polo Ralph Lauren, featuring a button-down collar and embroidered rider logo, made from soft 100% cotton.
Soft 100% cotton flannel, classic fit, button-down collar, embroidered rider logo
- Material
- 100% cotton
- Style
- classic, preppy
- Occasion
- casual, everyday
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- classic fit
- button-down collar
- embroidered rider logo
- soft 100% cotton flannel
- checkered pattern
Product Insights
Polo Ralph Lauren's Flannel Checkered Shirt embodies the brand's 'real clothes for real people' design ethos with a classic fit that is 4 inches wider than slim, enabling layering over a crewneck sweatshirt or under a leather jacket without bunching, though the 100% cotton flannel shrinks 2-4% on warm wash, reducing fit fullness. The soft brushed surface becomes even softer with wear and traps body heat for warmth, but is prone to pilling in friction areas. The embroidered hand-drawn pony logo, a design element that debuted on a 1971 cuff, reflects preppy heritage and has been adopted across subcultures. The button-down collar keeps collar points locked, and the blue check pattern pairs with indigo jeans and suede boots for a western look.
Verified claims
- Fit comparison
- Classic fit is 2 in wider chest, 4 in wider waist than Slim; Custom Slim is in between.
- Layering
- Layers over a crewneck sweatshirt or under a leather jacket with no bunching.
- Shrinkage
- 100% cotton flannel shrinks 2-4% on warm wash, reducing fit fullness.
- Design philosophy
- The flannel work shirt embodies Ralph Lauren's 'real clothes for real people' design philosophy, blending utility and refinement.
- Softness
- Soft brushed surface that becomes even softer with wear.
- Warmth
- Insulating air pockets in the nap trap body heat for added warmth.
- Pilling
- Prone to pilling in friction areas; manageable with a fabric shaver.
- Logo texture
- Embroidered logo provides a raised, textured feel against the brushed fabric.
- Logo origin
- Hand-drawn pony logo debuted on a 1971 cuff, then chest in 1972.
- Design element
- The pony logo is an integral design element, not just branding.
- Cultural appeal
- Pony logo reflects preppy heritage and real clothes ethos, adopted across subcultures.
- Collar
- Button-down collar keeps collar points locked in place all day.
- Styling guidance
- Blue check flannel pairs with indigo jeans and a brown belt for a tonal western look.
- Brand heritage
- The pony logo debuted on women's shirt cuffs in 1971 and embodies Ralph Lauren's preppy, real-clothes design philosophy.
- Classic fit
- Classic Fit is the most generous Polo Ralph Lauren cut, cut straight with no taper from chest to waist, and has enough interior room to layer over a crewneck sweatshirt.
- Pattern
- Blue check pattern adds ranch-inspired charm for preppy western styling.
- Fabric weight
- The flannel fabric is midweight.
- Shrinkage
- The shirt can shrink about 2–4% on a warm wash; machine washing cold and tumble drying low minimizes shrinkage.
Product record
- Title
- Flannel Checkered Shirt
- Brand
- Polo Ralph Lauren
- Price
- 175 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 9 sourcesUses
Everyday casual outfits with a ranch-inspired touch
According to a Vogue styling suggestion, this blue and white plaid shirt brings a touch of ranch-inspired charm to daily dressing. The suggested look pairs it with blue jeans, a brown belt, and suede knee-high boots—an outfit described as ready for city strolling or long walks through a grassy field.[2]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Flannel Checkered Shirt: Choose this if you want a soft 100% cotton flannel in a classic fit, which one source describes as cut fuller through the chest, waist, and sleeve with a slightly relaxed feel. It features a button-down collar, barrel cuffs, an embroidered rider logo on the chest, and an all-over blue check pattern, available in Patterned Blue from small to x-large. It suits everyday casual wear where a relaxed, classic-fit plaid shirt is the goal.[1,3,4] | Plaid Oxford Shirt: Choose this if you want a classic-fit, long-sleeve plaid oxford with a button-down collar and embroidered pony logo, made from a cotton blend of 68% cotton, 30% lyocell, and 2% elastane. A reviewer describes the washed oxford fabric as having heathered softness said to improve with wear, and it comes in Mint/Pistachio Green or Mauve, each in sizes small through extra-large.[5,6,7] | Blue Check Oxford Shirt Classic Fit: Choose this if you want a classic-fit Oxford in 100% cotton with a fine blue grid check on a white ground, described by the retailer as the label's timeless Oxford updated with those checks. It offers a button-down pointed collar, single-button barrel cuffs with matching check alignment, a curved hem, and a small embroidered pony logo above the left-chest pocket, in Patterned Blue from small through XX-large.[8,9] |
Image Analysis
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Product
Front view of a long-sleeve button-down checkered flannel shirt laid flat against a neutral background. Visible features include a button-down collar, full-length button placket, barrel cuffs, a small chest embroidery, and an all-over blue check pattern.
- Overall silhouetteLong-sleeve shirt shown flat with a slightly curved hem, straight shoulders and standard full-length front button placket.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.14 · w 0.72 · h 0.72 (high) - Collar styleButton-down collar with visible collar points fastened by small buttons to the shirt front.
1 region
x 0.39 · y 0.12 · w 0.22 · h 0.12 (high) - Button placketCenter front vertical placket with evenly spaced round light-colored buttons visible from collar to hem.
1 region
x 0.47 · y 0.18 · w 0.06 · h 0.62 (high) - CuffsBarrel cuffs with visible button closure and the same check pattern as the sleeve.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.70 · w 0.17 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.71 · y 0.69 · w 0.17 · h 0.12 (high) - Fabric patternAll-over small to medium checkered plaid pattern composed of lighter blue base with darker blue and white intersecting lines.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.20 · w 0.64 · h 0.60 (high) - Chest embroiderySmall single-color embroidered motif on the left chest area (viewer right of center), darker than the shirt background.
1 region
x 0.59 · y 0.31 · w 0.05 · h 0.06 (medium) - Label text“POLO”
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.10 · w 0.16 · h 0.06 (high) - Secondary label text“RALPH LAUREN”
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.14 · w 0.18 · h 0.05 (medium)
Other
Shirt photographed flat on a neutral light gray background with soft shadowing underneath; even studio lighting and centered composition.
- Background and stagingLight gray seamless background with a faint soft shadow below the garment indicating overhead studio lighting.
- Shot compositionCentered, full-front view of the shirt with consistent spacing on all sides and no visible props or mannequins.
- Image qualityHigh resolution and evenly lit; no motion blur or significant image artifacts.
Colors
light blue· main fabric#A4B3D3navy blue· check lines#3C4C73off-white· buttonsdark navy· chest embroidery#323C5B- Overall silhouetteLong-sleeve shirt shown flat with a slightly curved hem, straight shoulders and standard full-length front button placket.
Variants
4 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4708150 | Flannel Checkered Shirt - Patterned Blue - Small | CA$175.00 | Yes |
| 4708151 | Flannel Checkered Shirt - Patterned Blue - Medium | CA$175.00 | Yes |
| 4708152 | Flannel Checkered Shirt - Patterned Blue - Large | CA$175.00 | Yes |
| 4708153 | Flannel Checkered Shirt - Patterned Blue - X-Large | CA$175.00 | Yes |