1980s | European Workwear | Chore Coat | Olive Green – L/XL

Description:

Item: Classic European chore coat in olive green cotton, featuring a traditional three-pocket layout with chest pocket, button-front closure and straight utilitarian cut. Constructed in a durable, tightly woven fabric designed for daily industrial use, with a slightly softer handle from age and wear that gives it strong visual depth and character.

Era: 1980s

Brand: Unbranded / European workwear

Condition: Good vintage condition with honest signs of use throughout. Light fading, softening to the fabric and minor wear consistent with real working life. Structurally sound with no major damage, retaining strong shape and integrity.

Provenance Note:
This is a true working garment, not a fashion reproduction. Chore coats like this were worn daily in workshops, factories and yards, chosen for practicality rather than appearance. The character comes from repetition and use, not design intent. Each mark and fade is the result of real labour, which is why examples that survive with their working surface intact feel so authentic. It carries the quiet appeal of honest workwear that was never meant to be preserved, only used.

Measurements:

Size on garment:

Our modern sizing estimate: L/XL                                                                                                       

Shoulder to shoulder: 19"

Pit to pit: 23"

Inner sleeve to cuff: 19"

Under collar to lower back: 29"

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.