1980s | European Workwear | Blue Chore Jacket - XL

Description:

Item: Cotton chore jacket in deep workwear blue, cut in a straightforward utilitarian silhouette with button-front closure and a single chest pocket. Classic late-20th-century workwear construction with a relaxed, functional cut designed for ease of movement. The fabric shows scattered paint flecking, surface marks, and natural softening from prolonged use.

Era: 1980s

Brand: Unbranded / European workwear

Condition: Heavily worn vintage condition with visible staining, paint marks, fading, and creasing throughout. Wear is consistent with genuine industrial use and is a defining feature of the piece. Fabric remains structurally sound with no major tears or failures.

Provenance Note: This jacket was worn as intended, repeatedly and without concern for preservation. The paint marks, uneven fading, and softened cotton tell the story of long-term working use rather than neglect. Chore jackets like this were functional tools, not wardrobe items, and examples that survive with this level of honest wear carry a depth and authenticity that cannot be recreated. The appeal lies entirely in that working history, still clearly written into the cloth.

Measurements:

Size on garment: N/A

Our modern sizing estimate:XL                                                                                                        

Shoulder to shoulder: 21"

Pit to pit: 25"

Inner sleeve to cuff: 20"

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:

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.