Vintage Chore Jacket - Blue

Editors Notes

Vintage blue French-style chore/work jacket in a lightweight herringbone twill with a soft, faded wash. Features a small chest patch pocket plus two large lower patch pockets, and a simple point collar with a hidden button front. Noticeable workwear patina with scattered stains/marks and wear along the placket and pocket areas; back shows curved side-seam shaping panels.

Chore jackets (often called bleu de travail in France) were built as hard-wearing overshirts for factory and farm labor, typically made in cotton twill and dyed in practical shades of blue. Their defining details—patch pockets, straightforward collar, and easy, boxy fit—made them a utilitarian staple across Europe through the mid-20th century. Today, vintage chore jackets are prized for their authentic fades and work marks, with each stain and abrasion reading like a record of real use. In modern wardrobes they’re styled as an effortless layer over tees or knits, bridging classic workwear heritage with contemporary minimalist and streetwear looks.

Size & Fit

L

Measurements

Width (Pit To Pit) 23 "

Length (Collar To Hem) 26.5 "

All measurements are in inches.

Condition

Used - Good