Breadcrumbs [Home](/index%2Ephp/) > [Every Wardrobe Needs A Chore Jacket](/index%2Ephp/markdownify/node/2747) ![Every Wardrobe Needs A Chore Jacket](https://media.slman.com/d7d0WGLOfnHlrEqrE1u5dd2OWLI=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2024%2F03%2Fsl-man-thumb-chore-jackets.jpg) Photography: @ADAYSMARCH; @CHRISTIANPTTY; @DRAKES [Fashion](/index%2Ephp/style/fashion) / 20 March 2024 # Every Wardrobe Needs A Chore Jacket Chore jackets aren’t new, but they are modern. First favoured by French laboureurs and American railroad workers around the turn of the 20th century, they were designed to be useful (hence the pockets) and hard wearing. Today, they speak to something even more enduring: a man who knows his craft. Here are our favourite examples of this workwear classic – and how to wear one… Photography: @ADAYSMARCH; @CHRISTIANPTTY; @DRAKES All products on this page have been selected by our editorial team, however we may make commission on some products. ## First, A Brief History Initially designed as a functional piece of workwear more than a century ago, the first iterations are dated back to late nineteenth century France. Made to be durable and constructed with fabrics like tough cotton and moleskin, it was worn by labourers — be it farmers or engineers and often thrown over other utility style workwear. Typically you’d find them in a strong blue shade with utility style details and functional pockets. [Carhartt](https://www.carhartt-wip.com/en) is known today as a pretty mainstream, but trendy brand, popular for its utility style aesthetic, but it was also the first arbiter – in terms of a brand at least – of this style of jacket. They started with “overall coats” back in 1892, then it’s first chore jacket ad hit the market in 1917 – and it’s been a key piece for the brand ever since. ## The Evolution As time went on, the piece was revived and tweaked — be it in shape, or fabrication. Slowly padded and corduroy styles were introduced and became popular. Elsewhere, some of the functional details became less relevant and therefore were removed — for example the jackets used to have a special pocket just for a pocket watch. There are also denim versions now too. ## The Brands To Look Out For Now While Carhartt is still a key brand to know, high-end, contemporary and high street brands are all still creating versions of the chore jacket. [APC](https://www.apcstore.co.uk/) is one to look out for. The Parisian brand’s corduroy and denim styles are particularly good. Similarly [Folk](https://www.folkclothing.com/), [Studio Nicholson](https://www.studionicholson.com/) and [Acne Studios](https://www.acnestudios.com/uk/en/home) are all good places to look. On the higher end of the spectrum, [Loewe’s](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=47194&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.loewe.com%2Feur%2Fen%2Fhome) version of a chore jacket – embossed with its signature logo motif on the pocket – is a no-brainer if you’ve got the budget. On the high street, don’t forget [COS](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=42840&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cos.com%2Fen_gbp%2Findex.html), [ARKET](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=43161&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.arket.com%2Fen_gbp%2Findex.html) or [Uniqlo](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=6771&awinaffid=69421&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.uniqlo.com%2Fuk%2Fen%2Fhome). Plus [Zara’s](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=32887&awinaffid=69421&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.zara.com%2Fuk%2F) collection with Studio Nicholson is worth checking out. Elsewhere, small Shoreditch-based brand [Batch London](https://batchldn.com/) creates made to order versions of these jackets, which are made with matching trousers – if you’re after a contemporary co-ord. Finally, don’t forget second hand options for more under the radar brands and a more vintage look and feel. --- ## OUR PICK OF THE BEST ![Twill Utility Jacket from COS](https://media.slman.com/ytFHZcNMHDcntnQIm_4F7VlgI1o=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2024%2F03%2Fcos-twill-utility-jacket.png) [#### Twill Utility Jacket](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=42840&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cos.com%2Fen_gbp%2Fmen%2Fmenswear%2Fcoats-and-jackets%2Fproduct.twill-utility-jacket-blue.1187976001.html) ##### COS £95 ![Overdyed Twill Shirt from ARKET](https://media.slman.com/KVemnH-6B1u7RSZVsjUMSWzM3Ds=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2024%2F03%2Farket-overdyed-twill-overshirt.png) [#### Overdyed Twill Shirt](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=43161&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.arket.com%2Fen_gbp%2Fmen%2Fshirts%2Fproduct.overdyed-twill-overshirt-green.0990934008.html) ##### ARKET £97 ![Selvedge Denim Five-Pocket Chore Jacket from Drakes](https://media.slman.com/-Ywy41PGhGjQlSX4uAVjmhf--t4=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2024%2F03%2Fbleach-wash-selvedge-denim-five-pocket-chore-jacket.png) [#### Selvedge Denim Five-Pocket Chore Jacket](https://www.drakes.com/products/bleach-wash-selvedge-denim-five-pocket-chore-jacket) ##### Drakes £475 ![Faded-Wash Patch-Pocket Cotton Chore Jacket from Polo Ralph Lauren ](https://media.slman.com/_5F2vjFtmGCsPEThY8N1vESz3ug=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2024%2F03%2Fpolo-ralph-lauren-faded-wash-patch-pocket-cotton-chore-jacket.png) [#### Faded-Wash Patch-Pocket Cotton Chore Jacket](https://selfridges.prf.hn/click/camref:1100loTp9/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.selfridges.com%2FGB%2Fen%2Fcat%2Fpolo-ralph-laurenfaded-wash-patch-pocket-cotton-chore-jacket_R04267001%2F%23colour%3DOLIVE) ##### Polo Ralph Lauren £269 ![Cotton-Canvas Chore Jacket from Beams Plus](https://media.slman.com/PAnboKpQi-Fgu0V9cKDkCC9eZqQ=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2024%2F03%2Fbeams-plus-cotton-canvas-chore-jacket.png) [#### Cotton-Canvas Chore Jacket](https://MrPorter.prf.hn/click/camref:1100l4JRj/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrporter.com%2Fen-gb%2Fmens%2Fproduct%2Fbeams-plus%2Fclothing%2Flightweight-waterproof-jackets%2Fcotton-canvas-chore-jacket%2F38063312418629011) ##### Beams Plus £185.50 *(was £265)* ![Artist Checked Wool-Tweed Chore Jacket from Drakes ](https://media.slman.com/xFTzGUV5aFD6gYgpGuthoLA4Kz0=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2024%2F03%2Fdrakes-artist-checked-wool-tweed-chore-jacket.png) [#### Artist Checked Wool-Tweed Chore Jacket](https://MrPorter.prf.hn/click/camref:1100l4JRj/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrporter.com%2Fen-gb%2Fmens%2Fproduct%2Fdrake-s%2Fclothing%2Fovershirts%2Fartist-checked-wool-tweed-chore-jacket%2F1647597323043219%3F) ##### Drakes £695 ![Ostera Oversized Garment-Dyed Cotton-Ripstop Chore Jacket from Acne Studios ](https://media.slman.com/tWAL9HphmrnU_eC93tlX88dkY2o=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2024%2F03%2Facne-acne-studios-ostera-oversized-garment-dyed-cotton-ripstop-chore-jacket.png) [#### Ostera Oversized Garment-Dyed Cotton-Ripstop Chore Jacket](https://MrPorter.prf.hn/click/camref:1100l4JRj/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrporter.com%2Fen-gb%2Fmens%2Fproduct%2Facne-studios%2Fclothing%2Flightweight-waterproof-jackets%2Fostera-oversized-garment-dyed-cotton-ripstop-chore-jacket%2F1647597314851986%3F) ##### Acne Studios £300 *(was £600)* ![Chore Brand-Patch Boxy-Fit Cotton-Canvas Jacket from Nudie Jeans ](https://media.slman.com/lkpOVM7L7UjLCOvFVK5ZJe5L0-0=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2024%2F03%2Fnudie-jeansmens-brown-chore-brand-patch-boxy-fit-cotton-canvas-jacket-xl.png) [#### Chore Brand-Patch Boxy-Fit Cotton-Canvas Jacket ](https://selfridges.prf.hn/click/camref:1100loTp9/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.selfridges.com%2FGB%2Fen%2Fcat%2Fnudie-jeanschore-brand-patch-boxy-fit-cotton-canvas-jacket_R04238727%2F%3FpreviewSize%3DXL%23colour%3DBROWN) ##### Nudie Jeans £185 ![Patch Pocket Sturdy Twill Overshirt from A Day's March ](https://media.slman.com/kkLNAMkOjGAKVA2C0dVLgs1_NNA=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2024%2F03%2Fdays-march-patch-pocket-sturdy-twill-overshirt_1.png) [#### Patch Pocket Sturdy Twill Overshirt ](https://www.adaysmarch.com/uk/patch-pocket-sturdy-twill-overshirt-brewers-blue) ##### A Day's March £160 ![Toob Distressed Coated-Cotton Jacket from C.P.Company](https://media.slman.com/mNbxpEQSZJaoxHmZgJFYpHWnBpU=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2024%2F03%2Fcp-company-toob-distressed-coated-cotton-jacket.png) [#### Toob Distressed Coated-Cotton Jacket](https://MrPorter.prf.hn/click/camref:1100l4JRj/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrporter.com%2Fen-gb%2Fmens%2Fproduct%2Fcp-company%2Fclothing%2Flightweight-waterproof-jackets%2Ftoob-distressed-coated-cotton-jacket%2F1647597307256578%3F%23) ##### C.P.Company £370 *(was £740)* ![Denim Five-Pocket Chore Jacket from Drakes](https://media.slman.com/kKXX_68mhGdX3G6auER-p50Yw30=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2024%2F03%2Fecru-selvedge-denim-five-pocket-chore-jacket.png) [#### Denim Five-Pocket Chore Jacket](https://www.drakes.com/products/ecru-selvedge-denim-five-pocket-chore-jacket) ##### Drakes £475 Layer a plain tee underneath. When it's colder, add a knit or turtleneck. [ ![Twill Utility Jacket, £95 | COS](https://media.slman.com/Jp_cq2sHkh82C6X9eSotfi-J-c4=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2024%2F03%2Fcos-twill-utility-jacket-cream_0.png) ](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=42840&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cos.com%2Fen_gbp%2Fmen%2Fmenswear%2Fcoats-and-jackets%2Fproduct.twill-utility-jacket-beige.1187976004.html) Twill Utility Jacket, £95 | COS ![Logo-Embroidered Cotton-Canvas Chore Jacket from Nike](https://media.slman.com/mjmnUWH2mz7peO9BAMGMvzffTH0=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2024%2F03%2Fnike-logo-embroidered-cotton-canvas-chore-jacket.png) [#### Logo-Embroidered Cotton-Canvas Chore Jacket ](https://MrPorter.prf.hn/click/camref:1100l4JRj/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrporter.com%2Fen-gb%2Fmens%2Fproduct%2Fnike%2Fclothing%2Fbomber-jackets%2Flogo-embroidered-cotton-canvas-chore-jacket%2F1647597331519007) ##### Nike £125 ![Utility Short Blouson Jacket from Uniqlo](https://media.slman.com/CauNp_U7RONOo1UWHFiH_1N_Xvk=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2024%2F03%2Funiqlo-utility-short-blouson-jacket.png) [#### Utility Short Blouson Jacket ](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=6771&awinaffid=69421&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.uniqlo.com%2Fuk%2Fen%2Fproduct%2Futility-short-blouson-jacket-459592COL37SMA006000.html) ##### Uniqlo £69.90 ![Overdyed Twill Overshirt from ARKET](https://media.slman.com/zQnBtY0NK_7TEq5tp3ny2WRA3EA=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2024%2F03%2Farket-overdyed-twill-overshirt-green.png) [#### Overdyed Twill Overshirt ](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=43161&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.arket.com%2Fen_gbp%2Fmen%2Fshirts%2Fproduct.overdyed-twill-overshirt-green.0990934019.html) ##### ARKET £97 ![Michigan Coat from Carhartt](https://media.slman.com/4Qifi3aS1UMngemgB6tNZ21I3z0=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2024%2F03%2Fend-carhartt-wip-michigan-coat-hamilton-brown-tobacco.png) [#### Michigan Coat ](https://www.endclothing.com/gb/carhartt-wip-michigan-coat-i031519-00s02.html) ##### Carhartt £159 All products on this page have been selected by our editorial team, however we may make commission on some products. 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