Vintage Chore Jacket - Blue

Editors Notes

Light blue/grey French-style chore jacket in sturdy twill weave with a simple collar, hidden front placket, one chest patch pocket, and two large lower patch pockets; visible fading and small workwear marks/spots, with some minor fraying at the front hem edge.

Chore jackets (often called bleu de travail in France) were originally designed as durable, practical work layers for factory and farm labor in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Their signature is the hardwearing cotton twill, roomy cut, and patch pockets meant for tools and daily essentials. Over time, these jackets became a symbol of honest utility style and were adopted by artists, mechanics, and later the wider menswear world. Today, vintage chore coats are a modern wardrobe staple, worn as an easy layering jacket over tees, knits, or button-downs for that relaxed workwear look.

Size & Fit

Small

Measurements

Width (Pit To Pit) 20 "

Length (Collar To Hem) 25 "

All measurements are in inches.

Condition

Used - Good