We all have that one piece of clothing that makes us feel special. Maybe it’s that black cocktail dress from your first Greek function that makes you feel fabulous, or that flower skirt that seems to get you all the boys' numbers; either way, we all have one. It’s awesome, and we smile when we see it in our closets and dresser drawers. You’ll always have that gleam that shows you're happy when you wear it.
But, what if that piece of clothing that’s been through everything with you? From Netflix binging to partying it up on Friday nights to studying in the library – it’s been with you every step of the way. You know what it is: your best friend – your plaid, flannel button up, the one piece of clothing that has been the most versatile in your entire wardrobe.
It’s been with you in the winter when you needed something cuddly. You button it up in the morning, knowing that it will support you on your quest for warmth throughout the day. Even if everything goes wrong in the day – it hugs you as you cross your arms in frustration.
That trademark plaid flannel has been with you during your hipster phase. It didn’t tease you when you decided that fair trade coffee was the only way to go. Even when you started wearing glasses with no lenses, it made sure to match your new, coveted personality. It made you look laid-back and chill as you discussed bands you knew before they were the rage of the general population. You knew it always had your back.
When times got hard, it was there. You grabbed it on your way to cramming at the library for that final exam at 8 am. It stayed with you until 3 am when you finally stumbled home in hopes of slumber. Your button up never got mad if you threw it in a corner as you hurried to get dressed for that 8 am, it knew you cared about it. When you went through a breakup, it stayed with you through the "Grey's Anatomy" and chocolate binge as you cried about Burke leaving Christina at the altar. There were no complaints when you wrapped it around your waist while going out so you would be able to layer when you walked home with your best friends.
You always know who to turn to in happiness or crisis: it’s that wonderful button-up, plaid flannel. So make sure to let it know it's appreciated by wearing it as much you can.
