Chore Jackets Are The Relaxed Outerwear Staple Fashion People Love

With the advent of spring at last within sight, it’s becoming time to get started on a few of my favourite new-season rituals. Naturally, a good spring clean is high on the agenda, as well as some time spent rotating my summer and winter collections. Beyond organisational habits I like to get stricter about daily walks and ensuring that I spend time outside, as this season is, in my opinion, the most beautiful of the lot.

Requiring a layer that will keep me warm during my frequent jaunts, I’m this season investing in a trending chore jacket. Often cut to an oversized, boxy fit, this relaxed jacket champions that best of spring style. Hardy enough to wear as you weed through the garden to pluck some early blooms—and with pockets large enough to stow any treasures you might come across, this lightweight jacket wins practicality and style points in spades.

With a distinct utilitarian edge, the jacket has long been associated with French workwear style. Consistently crafted from heavy cotton or denim, the lightweight jacket has been in rotation since the 1800s —favoured amongst farmers and craftsmen at the time. Now, with its oversized pockets, boxy cut and simple button fastening the jacket has become a hero for elevated casual style. Pairing well with relaxed denim, or cotton dresses, the structured nature of the jacket provides styling versatility that can see you through a host of spring events.

Having been on the scene for so many years, brands have had plenty of time to perfect their offerings. From Toast’s deep indigo jacket, to Toteme’s elevated cream style, there are plenty to match your spring-styling criteria.