To help you find the softest, warmest flannel shirts, we asked fashion stylists for their tips on shopping for flannel shirts and their favorite styles.

“Flannel is the way to go for a warm cozy feel ... They really make a difference in winter, and the color is quite neutral and goes with any bedspread. I had no difficulty getting them over ...

Importantly, they retain their feel and color after many washes, so you can sleep with them for many winters to come. L.L.Bean excels at flannel goods of all kinds, from shirts to lined sleeping bags.

Flannel refers to the weaving technique used to create a “warm, soft, napped fabric,” she says, which she points out was initially made from wool. “Plaid is a fabric pattern where color ...