1980s | European Workwear | Blue Chore Jacket - S

Description:

Item: European cotton chore jacket in deep indigo-blue, cut in a classic utilitarian silhouette with button-front closure and four-pocket configuration. Straightforward construction with practical proportions typical of late 20th-century continental workwear. The cotton shows natural softening and subtle tonal variation from wear, giving the surface real depth without tipping into distress.

Era: 1980s

Brand: Unbranded / European workwear

Condition: Good vintage condition with visible wear consistent with genuine use. Light surface wear, softening, and minor marks throughout, all in keeping with the jacket’s working life. Fabric remains structurally sound with no major damage or weaknesses.

Provenance Note: This is proper everyday European workwear from the 1980s, made to be worn daily and replaced only when it finally gave out. Chore jackets like this were tools as much as garments, valued for utility rather than appearance. The appeal today lies in that honesty: simple construction, functional design, and the quiet character that only comes from real use rather than artificial ageing.

Measurements:

Size on garment: N/A

Our modern sizing estimate: S                                                                                                       

Shoulder to shoulder: 18"

Pit to pit: 21"

Inner sleeve to cuff: 19"

Under collar to lower back: 30"

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.

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