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A DECADE ago, chore coats were an obscure piece of vintage workwear, but now they’re a menswear essential. They provide a more casual vibe, existing somewhere between a denim jacket and a tweed blazer. Which is why chore coats have become so popular recently. As menswear became more relaxed, we wanted something that could fill the role of a blazer while feeling more comfortable.
The chore coat as we know it comes from a style of jacket worn by artisans and workmen in nineteenth century France. By the 1890s, it had made its way into popular fashion much the same way workwear did in the early twenty first century. Monet was a notable fan of chore coats, judging by most of the pictures that exist from later in his life.
What sets a chore coat apart from other light jackets is its three patch pockets on the front, along with the four button closure, and a simple collar. Chore coats are always unlined and have no canvassing, fitting more like a shirt than a fully constructed jacket. Originally this was done to keep them cheap, but now the appeal lies in comfort. So if you’re looking for something that exists in the sweet spot between workwear and suiting, a chore coat is the way to go. That’s why we assembled this list of the 30 best chore coats to add into your jacket rotation.
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