Here are our Man of Many approved picks, and how to style them.

Composed of a sturdy cotton twill fabric, Everlane’s chore coat is slim fitting, yet stays true to traditional chore coat construction with the classic four pocket style. Pair with sage/olive green chinos and a button down for an elevated look, or dark straight-leg jeans and a crew neck white t-shirt for casual wear.

A modern take on the minimalist design, ACNE Studios’ cotton twill chore coat is boxy yet slim fitting with three pockets. The black hue and partially concealed closure lend a hint of class to the workwear staple. Pair with black jeans and a white crew neck top for a casual look, or black chinos and an oxford shirt for something a bit dressier.

A shirt style iteration of the chore coat, NN07’s Oscar jacket is a seamless blend of style and functionality; featuring concealed buttons and three pockets. The navy-blue piece is a tad shorter than the traditional chore coat, sitting on the hips. Wear with camel chinos, a light rinse denim shirt, and brown brogues, or opt for grey flannel trousers, a white crew neck, and black horsebit loafers.

Albam’s navy chore coat is the archetypal workwear piece, with a corduroy twist. The jacket features oversized patch waist pockets, a classic collar, exposed button closure, and sits just above the thighs. Style the corduroy chore jacket with a wool shirt, khaki chinos, and Chelsea or alpine boots.

PS by Paul Smith’s take on the chore coat incorporates the classic four pockets, boxy fit, and straight hemline, switching it up for the modern worker with a blue denim composition and button cuffs. Go double denim with a light wash denim shirt and khaki chinos, or for a more classic casual look; pair with olive green chinos, a striped crew neck t-shirt, and leather sneakers.

A.P.C’s canvas jacket derives its inspiration from the classic blue French work jacket. Opting to do away with the breast pockets altogether, the Kerlouan Bedford jacket features two patch pockets on the waist and exposed button closure, with its lightweight canvas material somewhat resembling a shirt jacket. Pair the slim fitting piece with a white crew neck t-shirt, tan chinos, and brown brogues or white leather sneakers.

Wellen’s Stretch Chore Coat is an everyday essential. With an understated collar, this chore coat’s slimmer profile makes it suitible for everyday wear over a t-shirt and jeans. It’s far from a statement piece and instead a subtle nod to the classic chore coat design.

Composed of durable cotton, Carhartt’s Michigan chore coat is made to withstand all conditions. Featuring exposed button closure, a corduroy collar, and four pockets, the Michigan jacket stays true to its heritage, right down to the boxy silhouette. Pair with black chinos, a white oxford shirt, and black horsebit loafers for a casually elegant look.

Levi’s takes the chore coat in a different direction with rounded corners, exposed stitch detailing, and button cuffs, whilst retaining the classic boxy silhouette and four pockets. Wear with camel chinos, a lightweight rust orange turtleneck sweater, and brown derby shoes.

True to its name, Carthartt’s OG chore coat doesn’t stay from its heritage. Composed for durability and designed for functionality, the cotton-canvas jacket features four pockets, adjustable cuff, and comes in a boxy silhouette. Style with a light wool button-down shirt, dark wash denim, and dark brown combat boots (wear your sleeves rolled up to really nail that 20^th century worker look).

One of the first coats specifically designed for work, the men’s chore jacket was generally crafted from heavy twill, denim, or canvas fabric, with the chore coat’s primary role being to keep workers warm and serve as protection when performing outdoor work. The quintessential twill, denim or canvas design featured two oversized breast pockets, two hip pockets, exposed button closure, and an extended collar which could be flipped up to protect the workers from sunburn during the warmer months.

The simple silhouette of the chore coat makes it a versatile addition to any wardrobe. The utilitarian staple finds the perfect balance between comfort and style. Whilst the garment’s origin as a worker’s jacket prevent prevents it from being suitable for business dressing or formal categories, modern iterations of the garment are able to take you from relaxed to smart casual occasions.

A functional, unstructured take on the classic denim jacket, the denim chore coat can be paired with olive green, tan, camel, or beige chinos, a striped t-shirt, and brown sneakers for a casual look.

Elevate the workwear staple by employing strategic layering; wear a corduroy, tweed or lightweight linen waistcoat with a simple checked or striped print over a plain white t-shirt before donning a canvas chore coat. A grey corduroy waistcoat works particularly well under a navy-blue canvas chore coat.

A light wash denim shirt under a navy twill chore coat makes for a stylish smart casual look. Team the duo with beige chinos and dark brown leather oxfords, brogues, or loafers.

Nail the laid-back artist look by teaming a classic blue chore coat with dark rinse jeans, a plain white t-shirt, and some tan timberlands.

For a smart casual look, switch out your blazer for a twill or canvas chore coat. Pair the workwear staple with some grey or charcoal flannel trousers, a crew neck jumper (pale blue, rust orange, or maroon are usually solid go-to colours), and loafers, brogues, or leather sneakers.

For a rugged Autumn look, wear an indigo corduroy chore coat over a textured wool shirt, with straight legged khaki trousers, and dark brown leather alpine boots.