1980s | European Workwear | Blue Chore Jacket - L

Description:

Item: Cotton chore jacket in deep workwear blue, cut in a clean utilitarian silhouette with button-front closure and a simple pocket layout including a single chest pocket and lower patch pockets. Practical, late-20th-century construction with a relaxed, functional cut intended for daily wear. The cotton shows natural softening with subtle tonal variation from use.

Era: 1980s

Brand: Unbranded / European workwear

Condition: Good vintage condition with visible wear consistent with genuine use. Light fading and softening throughout, with no major damage or structural issues. Wear reads as honest and functional rather than tired.

Provenance Note: This is straightforward European workwear from a period when chore jackets were made as tools first and garments second. Designed for repetition, ease, and durability, pieces like this were worn daily and quietly replaced when finished. Its appeal today lies in that simplicity: unfussy construction, durable cotton, and character that comes from real working use rather than design.

Measurements:

Size on garment: N/A

Our modern sizing estimate: L                                                                                                       

Shoulder to shoulder: 20"

Pit to pit: 23"

Inner sleeve to cuff: 20"

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:

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Returns:

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