Denim Chore Coat Search/Reccomendations

[thatoreoguy]

Hey all,

I'm in search of a Big mac, test, sears 40/50's style chore coat in denim. I love the vintage ones but paying 500-1500 seems a bit much. Any recommendations or brands?

I have quite broad shoulders 19.25 inches but usually fit in a USA large in most things minus 3 sixteen and more specialized brands where I have to size up to accommodate. Pics for the look I'm going for.

Tellason tried but no back room . JAcket fit when I was static, but couldn't move my arms

 

[AeroFan_07]

I think LC King would have several great options for you - all made in USA too.

https://lcking.com/collections/mens-coats-jackets/Chore-Coats

 

[Mizmazzle]

I’ve been longing for a Tellason coverall jacket for several years now. Not really sure why I haven’t made one happen yet. I’m curious if anyone has sizing and cut experience with this jacket. Seems the shoulders are a bit wide and the chest a bit narrow. Wondering if the wider shoulders help keep the chest less restrictive.
Any fit experience would be appreciated. .

 

[l0fielectronic]

I’ve been longing for a Tellason coverall jacket for several years now. Not really sure why I haven’t made one happen yet. I’m curious if anyone has sizing and cut experience with this jacket. Seems the shoulders are a bit wide and the chest a bit narrow. Wondering if the wider shoulders help keep the chest less restrictive.
Any fit experience would be appreciated.

I've got two in XL and they both fit completely differently. I've a lightweight denim one and that fits me fine but snug with a 44" chest and I've got their unlined heavyweight denim one and that fits pretty loose, like its a size or more bigger.

 

[Mizmazzle]

I've got two in XL and they both fit completely differently. I've a lightweight denim one and that fits me fine but snug with a 44" chest and I've got their unlined heavyweight denim one and that fits pretty loose, like its a size or more bigger.

Interesting. Thanks for sharing your experience. My actual chest measures 38-39” My shoulders measure 18” and generally prefer a sleeve of around 25-25.5”

I’ve been thinking I’d need a medium in the coverall based on tellasons size charts. I’m thinking if I ever hunt down a white oak version knowing the specific garments measurements will be key.

Do you find that the chest measurement is the one to look most closely at?

 

[l0fielectronic]

I think the shoulders are more consistent. The bigger jacket has much more room in the chest while the shoulders are only a little bigger.

I can wear a thick heavy jumper and a light layer and its a good fit in the shoulders on me, but there is still lots of room in the chest. The lightweight one is much trimmer in the body.

 

[Tomwiththeweather]

Interesting. Thanks for sharing your experience. My actual chest measures 38-39” My shoulders measure 18” and generally prefer a sleeve of around 25-25.5”

I’ve been thinking I’d need a medium in the coverall based on tellasons size charts. I’m thinking if I ever hunt down a white oak version knowing the specific garments measurements will be key.

Do you find that the chest measurement is the one to look most closely at?

I just scored a Medium for a great price. Just the Stock version, but the denim quality surprised me. I have had one of their White Oak truckers for a few years in L. My measurements are very close to yours—38-39" chest, 18.5" is my sweet spot for shoulders, and sleeves 25-26".

My size M coverall jacket has almost identical measurements to my size L trucker:

Tellason Denim Trucker L
Shoulder 46cm / 18"
Front upper chest (narrowest point between sleeve seams) 41 / 16"
pit to pit 55.5 / 21.75"
sleeve (measured straight from shoulder to cuff, not curved) 65 / 25.5"
length 63 / 24.75"
Waist 52 / 20.5"

Tellason Stock Coverall M
Shoulder 48.5 / 19"
Front upper chest 41 / 16"
Pit to pit 55 / 21.6"
Sleeve 66 / 26"
Length 72 / 28.25"
Waist (bottom opening) 52 / 20.5"

Despite the close measurements the trucker feels a bit larger on me. Not sure why; maybe just an expectation that chore coats should fit looser and truckers slimmer? Dunno. Love both fits. They are two of my best-fitting jackets of any type, and both hit the sweet spot where they're equally comfy and look equally good with a t-shirt or a wool sweater.

Coverall fit:

 

[TLW '90]

I don't know when exactly these were made, probably 90's at the oldest, but these blanket lined Big Smith chore coats have relatively wide shoulders.
I don't know if corduroy trim was seen on chore coats in the 40's though.