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With the heat index hovering around 100* for the next few days, flannel is probably one of the last materials you’re thinking about wearing…I can totally relate. MOST summer nights in the Midwest, though, cool off quite a bit once the sun goes down and a lightweight flannel is the perfect piece to cut the chill. They’re great to tie around your waist or work well with the sleeves rolled up! If you haven’t tried a Rails flannel, you are missing out. Their shirts are incredibly soft and have a super comfortable, slightly over-sized fit (I wear an XS). My collection of their flannels has slowly grown over the past year and this one commonly ends up sister’s room. I’m thinking it may be time to give each of the 4 sisters a flannel this Christmas {shhh…don’t tell them!}!

While flannels are not known for being dressy, this top can easily be worn with whiteskinnys and a nude wedge to take it to date night or out for Sunday brunch. Since it is July in Nebraska after all, I paired this blue checked beauty (bought last fall, so it’s a last-season color and no longer available) with one of my favorite pairs of boyfriend shorts, a super simple gold chain, and a pair of classic Converse. I love the color of these shoes–different than your typical white pair but neutral enough to wear with cut-offs, skinny jeans, or a summery dress–plus, they don’t show dirt!

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Flannel (sold out, similar here and here) / Shorts / Shoes / Sunglasses / Necklace