Chore coats

[jstavrin]

Supposingly i order the coat in august, but everytime when i call they said they dont have my size, after few unsucessful attempts in september and octoberso, i give up in november. The lady that works there call me last week and I order the pointer hickory stripe on thursday and got it on saturday, extremly pleased with the service. she also gives me the coupon code to use online as well. The fabric is prety stiff, but i think it will soften up alot after few days,

Dude, where did you get this? It looks great.

[enlightened.]

The pointer website carries it, as well as rakuten, and there are a few deadstock ones on ebay too

[the_state]

Looks good, but that collar is really big... 70s style.

that's my only gripe w/ the shirt. smith & butler, a modern workwear inspired shop near me, stocks these exact jawns and no joke i tried the shit on and felt like i needed some bell bottoms and a polyester suit to complement that shit.

[stukovx]

debating whether to get that coat in small or xs, I'm 5'6 at 140 pounds but I know that my body isn't as thin as fattybfats'. But most of the fit pictures I see at rakuten look nothing like his. Guess I'll buy both and return the one that doesn't fit.

[Bigyen]

Anyone here give me a hand with sugar cane chore coat sizes. I'm looking at the jean cord jacket, and can't figure out if i should get at 38 or 40. Sizing varies depending on the sites you go to. I rock a baracuta slimfit g9 which is a 38, but my chest is 40. i can even wear a sweat underneath. will a 38 stretch, cause it's one wash? i'm about 5'10.5" 180lbs. DOMO

[crownzip]

Here's an original late 40's-50's chore jacket made by J.C. Penny's under the Pay Day brand name.

[Happy Hooligan]

Here's my Montgomery Wards Power House...

I put more pics on my blog....

Any experts on when they changed the buttons? Mines seems to be a mix of the old and new elements?

[skiniks]

just found this today. i'm looking for a little more information on it, if anyone here is learned in carhartt pieces.

[Happy Hooligan]

that looks quite nice.

Odd it's only 3 pockets instead of the usual 4.

[wahwho11]

came some people show me some fit pics of your guys on chore coats? Im considering buying eternals and want to how people rock them

[english]

i am 5'7 and 133 lbs

i order xs

here is the measurement from pointer

shoulder 18''

armpit to armpit 23.75"

centerback 28.75"

sleeves 24.5""

but when i measure it

the should is 18"

armpit to armpit ( with button closed" 18.5"

centerback 26.5"

sleeves 24.5"

if you go to the japanese website, it provided a much better measurement

so my pointer chore jackets came in today. thought i'd throw up the measurements for the 'small' and 'medium' and keep them with fattybfat's previous post for easier reference.

small

chest: 20.75"

neck: 16" (buttoned, measuring the interior)

shoulder: 19"

armhole: 10.25"

sleeve: 24.5"

center back: 27"

medium

chest: 22.75"

neck: 17.5" (buttoned, measuring the interior)

shoulder: 20"

armhole: 11.5"

sleeve: 25"

center back: 28"

hope that helps...

[mr fluffernutter]

aren't these jackets worn by prison inmates

[english]

aren't these jackets worn by prison inmates

yes, but not exclusively. think farmers, artists, mechanics, whatever...

[Happy Hooligan]

yes, but not exclusively. think farmers, artists, mechanics, whatever...

exactly...

Farmers were chore coats, Ranchers wear denim jackets...

Prisoners wear what ever they're told to wear...

[crownzip]

...and guys in NYC wear them too. Nothing like a long L Lee jacket worn over your A-2 to keep you warm on a brisk morning.

[rnrswitch]

aren't these jackets worn by prison inmates

They are also worn by wealthy brats with too much money to spend.

Come to think of it, I really need one (j/k)

[geneticdrifter]

any evo pics of these? they are nice.

Blue Bell

really nice dark denim

Montgomery Ward

[jstavrin]

Does anyone know where I can find an olive green chore coat? Similar to this, but without all of the pockets and other details:

[rnrswitch]

If your a little guy, there's this:

http://item.rakuten.co.jp/cott-o/lsm43c/

[jstavrin]

Wow, thank you. The price is right and that's exactly what I'm looking for. I'm not a little guy though. I need to figure out my measurements.

[Joseph Hill]

I'm surprised nobody brings up Filson. The cruiser style is basically a chore coat with pocket flaps all around (and the map section in the back). Top quality, tough as nails and still made in Seattle. I used to think the pricing was high end (but fair), but after seeing alot of the fashion stuff lately, they're a dang bargain. I've worn the Tin Cruiser (waxed tin cloth) over a Carhartt blanket lined Detroit jacket for years as my winter armor. Wearing this combo is better than lifting weights at the gym, and most folks would probably be better with a lighter liner. Recently my friend gave me his old wool cruiser in grey (hasn't fit his middle in years) and it's become my new absolute favorite. In this material and color it also dresses up quite a bit better than the denims and canvas versions for those that don't want to look TOO blue collar. This one is about fifteen years old and a light grey, I think the current ones are a darker charcoal.

[superscore]

I'm surprised nobody brings up Filson. The cruiser style is basically a chore coat with pocket flaps all around (and the map section in the back). Top quality, tough as nails and still made in Seattle. I used to think the pricing was high end (but fair), but after seeing alot of the fashion stuff lately, they're a dang bargain. I've worn the Tin Cruiser (waxed tin cloth) over a Carhartt blanket lined Detroit jacket for years as my winter armor. Wearing this combo is better than lifting weights at the gym, and most folks would probably be better with a lighter liner. Recently my friend gave me his old wool cruiser in grey (hasn't fit his middle in years) and it's become my new absolute favorite. In this material and color it also dresses up quite a bit better than the denims and canvas versions for those that don't want to look TOO blue collar. This one is about fifteen years old and a light grey, I think the current ones are a darker charcoal.

hi joseph,... i am glad you bring up the " Filson Tin Cruiser" - loving this coat for a long time and managed to order one of them today!!!! cant wait it to arrive,....

can you please post some pics of your cruiser? would love to see one worn in.

cheers

[Joseph Hill]

Nice pickup. I've always been a Filson booster. It's too bad that that Californian private equity firm bought them out, and started adding in the 'Lodge' line all made in Mexico and China. As far as I know all the original core items are still made locally though.

The tin cloth stuff is great for people who like to break in their clothes. You have to break them in every time you wear them because when you take them off the wax sets up. You even get a tin of wax for reapplication. It's not a comfortable coat over a t-shirt at all, but makes a terrific protective shell over other clothes.

Being a neo-luddite has its difficulties. Posting pictures on the internet is one of them. I've done it before, but I've got to figure it out again. I'll try to manage it soon though.

[skiniks]

hey guys, i've put my vintage carhartt's chore coat up on ebay, take a look.

http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270562642955&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

[Deadramones]

about the cruiser jackets...

does anyone do a cheaper similar version, or is there a good source of secondhand stuff?

[marineabilly]

Looks like Salt Valley is pushing out some workwear clothing through UrbanOutfitters:

[Happy Hooligan]

Looks like Salt Valley is pushing out some workwear clothing through UrbanOutfitters:

I don't like that it's all pieced together... why not just use solid material? Usually thats a sign of being cheap or shotty in my eyes

[Shorty Long]

here's a cool vintage powr house

http://cgi.ebay.com/VTG-DENIM-Work-Jacket-Barn-Coat-POWR-HOUSE-30s-40s-50s-/120604451044?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Vintage_Men_s_Clothing&hash=item1c1495e0e4#ht_3325wt_1139

[el duderino]

RRL put out a cruiser styled jacket as part of the recent Outlaw collection. Didn't see this jacket at my local RL, but I would guess it's priced like all their other jackets $400-600.

http://rad-nyc.com/shop/shop.cgi?order=&class=all&keyword=&FF=0&price_sort=&pic_only=&mode=p_wide&id=2237&superkey=1

[Rivet Head]

Man, forget that ... you can buy a killer vintage piece for less than $400.