Description:
Item: Heavy wool plaid shirt jacket by Sears, cut in a classic mid-century workwear boxy silhouette with button-front closure, dual chest pockets, and a straight, practical fit. Woven wool cloth in a muted navy, grey, and rust check, typical of Sears’ durable cold-weather offerings from the period. Substantial weight with a dense handle, intended to be worn as outerwear as much as a shirt.
Era: 1970s
Brand: Sears
Condition: Well-worn vintage condition with softening to the wool and gentle shaping through wear. Minor surface wear consistent with use, with the fabric remaining robust and structurally sound. Wear adds depth and character rather than detracting from the piece.
Provenance Note:
This is honest American utility clothing from a time when Sears built garments to be worn hard and relied upon daily. The softened wool and relaxed structure come from years of use rather than careful preservation. Pieces like this were staples of working wardrobes, pulled on repeatedly through colder months and replaced only when they could no longer do the job. What survives here is a practical garment that has settled into itself over time, carrying the quiet confidence of something made to work first and last long.
Measurements:
Size on garment: 44
Our modern sizing estimate: XL
Shoulder to shoulder: 19"
Pit to pit: 23"
Inner sleeve to cuff: 17"
Under collar to lower back: 28"
Condition Notes:
Please be aware. All our true vintage items come with a story, and we cannot guarantee any item will be totally free of marks / damage but anything we think of note will be mentioned. Furthermore, a lot of vintage items gain character because of wear and tear. Buying a true vintage item is not the same as buying new and is not to be confused with second-hand clothing.
We have also tried to accurately depict each garment using a photography setup with over 90% true to life accuracy.
We do not take photos of inside the garment.
Sizing Notes:
Please take the time to measure up yourself and match to the measurements noted, the way you want the item to fit. We are only a micro business and unable to cover the costs of returns.
Buying true vintage clothing:
When buying true vintage clothing, you are buying a piece of clothing as an investment. We believe most of our true vintage items will hold or increase in value in years to come. We hope you will cherish your purchase.
Returns:
We are a micro business and sadly cannot cover the cost of returns.
We accept refunds within 14 days of the item arriving with you if you are in the UK and 30 days for Europe and International.
This means the returns must be back with us within those 14 days in the UK and within 30 days for Europe and International items.
Please see our returns policy page for full information.
