Classic plaid. Already softened. Ready for your next chapter.

This pre-owned men's L.L.Bean Scotch Plaid flannel shirt brings soft, brushed cotton comfort to everyday layering. A heather charcoal grey base with deep crimson red, navy and forest green tartan striping makes it easy to pair with denim, chinos or utility trousers. The Slightly Fitted cut offers a cleaner silhouette without giving up comfortable room through the chest and sleeves.

~ Product Details:

• Brand: L.L.Bean

• Style: Scotch Plaid Flannel Button-Down Shirt, item #298167

• Label size: Men's Medium Regular (M-REG)

• Fit: Slightly Fitted; relaxed through the chest and sleeves with a slightly slimmer waist. Compare the actual measurements below with a shirt you own.

• Material: 100% long-staple cotton with a soft, brushed flannel finish

• Color: Heather charcoal grey with crimson red, navy and forest green plaid

• Features: Button-down collar, long sleeves, adjustable button cuffs, single chest pocket and L.L.Bean neck label

• Condition: Excellent pre-owned

• Era: Production year unverified; not represented as a dated vintage garment.

~ Who It's For & Why You'll Reach for It:

For anyone who enjoys men's heritage outdoor style, casual workwear and practical cool-weather layering. Wear it as a buttoned shirt or open over a tee. The soft cotton, useful chest pocket and versatile plaid make it an easy repeat-wear piece for fall, winter and chilly spring days. Buying a well-kept pre-owned shirt gives an existing garment another chapter rather than starting with newly manufactured clothing.

~ Condition Notes:  Sold as is in pre-loved conditions

Grade: very good pre-owned. this shirt is gently broken-in with crisp labels, tight stitching, no staining reported, and all original buttons securely attached. Its softly worn feel is consistent with light previous use. just some pre-loved conditions

~ Flat-Lay Size Chart:

Tagged size: Men's Medium Regular (M-REG)

Measured flat; allow for small measuring variations. Doubled chest width is approximately 46 inches around the garment, not a recommended body chest size. Compare with a comfortable shirt measured the same way.

~ Three Ways to Style It:

• Rugged casual: Wear open over a cream waffle-knit thermal with dark-wash selvedge jeans and leather work boots.

• Modern gorpcore: Layer beneath an olive utility chore jacket or fleece vest with relaxed cargo pants and trail sneakers.

• Smart casual: Button up beneath a navy or charcoal crewneck sweater, letting the collar show, and finish with khaki chinos.

~ Brand History & the Scotch Plaid Story:

Leon Leonwood Bean founded L.L.Bean in 1912, beginning with the Maine Hunting Shoe. The brand's roots are in practical outdoor equipment and clothing. Its Scotch Plaid flannel shirt line dates to 1936, connecting this design to a long-running tradition of outdoor-inspired everyday wear.

L.L.Bean describes its Scotch Plaid fabric as long-staple cotton woven at a mill in Portugal, then brushed eight times on each side for softness. Its current Slightly Fitted Scotch Plaid range uses yarn-dyed tartans and 100% cotton Portuguese flannel. This is the documented story of the product line, not proof of this individual shirt's factory, assembly country or production date. Those details require its care label and production records.

This garment's story: An existing Scotch Plaid shirt with light previous wear, now ready to be worn again. Its original purchase date, previous owner and exact manufacturing year are unknown. A heritage-style neck label and item number alone do not establish a decade.

~ Sustainability: Reuse Without Inflated Numbers:

Keeping this shirt in use extends its useful life and can reduce demand for newly made clothing when it replaces a new purchase. Continued wear, thoughtful laundering and repairs help make that reuse worthwhile.

Impact calculation: No verified item-specific water or carbon savings calculation is available. Net avoided impact would require the footprint of a comparable new shirt, the likelihood that this purchase replaces a new one, and the impacts of resale processing, shipping and care. We do not claim a fixed 2,500-liter water saving, a carbon reduction percentage or guaranteed landfill diversion for this item.

~ Care for Its Next Chapter:

Follow the garment's own care label first. L.L.Bean lists machine washing and drying for its current Scotch Plaid cotton shirts. Use a gentle wash approach, avoid excessive heat and attend to loose buttons promptly to help preserve this pre-owned piece.

~ Our Reusable Pre-Owned Condition Guide:

Condition describes wear, not age. Each listing should disclose specific flaws separately, regardless of grade.

• Like New: No visible wear found during inspection; pre-owned and not necessarily unworn.

• Excellent: Light wear only; well-preserved appearance and functional construction, with any minor imperfections disclosed.

• Very Good: Noticeable light wear, such as mild fading or pilling; any flaws are described and photographed.

• Good: Clear wear, visible flaws or repairs; still wearable, with their location and extent disclosed.

• Fair: Significant wear, damage or missing components; limitations and any repair needs clearly disclosed.

For this item, use the specific Excellent condition notes above alongside the measurements when deciding whether it is right for you.