First worn by French rail workers in the late 1800s, the chore coat proves that good design never goes out of style. Balancing durability, a clean cut, and utilitarian touches like roomy patch pockets, it's a staple of French and American workwear that translates well to everyday wear. We made the classic chore coat our own by adding a hint of stretch and finishing it in garment-washed colors that give it a soft, lived-in feel.