Four ‘in between’ jackets all men need right now
telegraph.co.uka “chore jacket”, this is essentially a light, easy layer that borrows from the cover-ups worn by blue-collar workers in 19th century rural France.
The particular USP here is that it’s unstructured but its workwear roots mean that it’s robust enough for cooler temperatures.
It’s an informal piece, but wearing a la Chiwetel Ejiofor – with chinos and smart shoes – lends a smarter spin. Is it a shirt?
Is it a jacket? No, it’s a shacket, a portmanteau for what your father would have simply called an overshirt. This is a heavier take on a shirt, with the same silhouette, but in fabric designed to insulate rather than look smart;see the smart casual sweet spot that Ryan Reynolds hits.Flannel or corduroy are the best choices here, because they’re hard wearing but relatively lightweight; wool versions can be too hot.
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