1980s | French Workwear | Indigo Chore Coat – Covered Placket - XL

Description:

Item: Indigo cotton drill chore coat with covered placket, single exposed top button, one chest pocket and two lower patch pockets. Classic long-line cut with deep navy tone and subtle fade.

Era: 1980s

Brand: Unbranded (French Workwear)

Condition: Wear consistent with real workshop use—soft fading, light marks and gentle scuffs that add genuine character. Seams strong, pockets intact, no structural issues.

Provenance Note: A true late-20th-century bleu de travail coat with the practical covered placket favoured in factory settings. The natural wear brings depth to the indigo and gives the piece the kind of honest patina modern reproductions can’t replicate. A versatile, lived-in workwear staple ready for everyday styling.

Measurements:

Size on garment: N/A

Our modern sizing estimate: XL                                                                                                       

Shoulder to shoulder: 22"

Pit to pit: 26"

Inner sleeve to cuff: 18"

Under collar to lower back: 32" 

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. 

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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.

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