1980s | European Workwear | Blue Chore Jacket - L

Description:

Item: Cotton chore jacket in deep workwear blue, cut in a classic utilitarian silhouette with button-front closure and a simple pocket layout including a single chest pocket. Straightforward, functional construction typical of late 20th-century European work jackets. The fabric shows pronounced wear, tonal variation, and surface marking from sustained use, giving the piece real visual depth.

Era: 1980s

Brand: Unbranded / European workwear

Condition: Heavily worn vintage condition with visible staining, fading, and creasing throughout. Wear is consistent with genuine industrial use and is central to the character of the jacket. Fabric remains structurally sound with no major tears or weaknesses.

Provenance Note: This is a true working jacket that has done the job it was made for. The staining, fading, and uneven colour are not flaws but evidence of long-term use in a functional setting. Chore jackets like this were never intended to age cleanly; they were tools, worn daily and replaced only when they finally failed. What survives here is a piece defined by use rather than preservation, valued today precisely because it still carries that working history in the cloth.

Measurements:

Size on garment: N/A

Our modern sizing estimate: L                                                                                                       

Shoulder to shoulder: 20"

Pit to pit: 23"

Inner sleeve to cuff: 18"

Under collar to lower back: 27"

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:

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Returns:

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