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Chore jackets are the Tim Duncan of fall outerwear: fundamental to any outfit, reliable, and built to carry your wardrobe for two decades. They’re workhorses of the jacket world, usually made from denim, moleskin, or heavy twill, with many featuring a corduroy collar to resist wear and fraying around the neckline.
Lest we forget the pockets, the archetypal chore coat revolves around three main ones: a left chest pocket and two near the waist. More often than not, there’s also an interior pocket for your EDC. No matter how many jackets might look better than the humble chore coat, it’ll always have a place in the garment gamut thanks to its enduring appeal. Here are some of the best to throw over flannels, thermals, or even pair with some busted-ass chinos.
If the appeal of workwear to you is all that baked-in “authenticity,” well, it doesn’t get much more authentic than this. The kind of chore jackets we're used to today were first donned by laborers in France in the late 1800s, and originally dubbed bleu de travail—“worker’s blues”—for that attractive, irrefutably French shade of indigo. Not long after, in 1913, Le Mont St Michel began crafting their iconic version of the coat.
Though the materials and construction are obviously where Red Kap saves money, I was truly surprised by how well the jacket actually fits. They’re not going for anything remotely fashionable, but the silhouette is an ever-so-slightly tailored, yet relaxed fit that makes its sportcoat leanings make even more sense. Pair it with your favorite graphic tee and sneakers for a casual off-day look, or go full on cozy vibes with a hoodie, cords, and boots.
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