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Why We Love This Deal
Two staples of the working class wardrobe, the denim jacket and the chore coat, come together in this wildly unique fall jacket from denim mainstay Lee. The 136-year-old company has the bona fides to pull off the combination, which is currently available in a Goldilocks wash—not too dark, not too light—for less than $50.
The jacket is the Lee Denim Chore Coat, and it’s just $45 at Lee right now, a 68% discount from its normal price tag. This price is a combination of a clearance discount (from $139 to $90) and the additional 50% discount on clearance items that’s on offer right now through Sept. 10. This jacket has earned over 20 five-star ratings, and customers say it’s both “well made” and “comfortable,” both non-negotiable characteristics shoppers have come to expect from Lee.
Lee Denim Chore Coat, $45 (was $139) at Lee
What Shoppers Should Know
- Color available: Mid Wash
- Sizes available: S through 2XL
- Masterial: An 11.5-ounce (medium weight) blend of 95% cotton, 3% Elastrell, 2% Spandex
- Pockets: Four patch pockets—two chest and two hand
It would have been reasonable to make this jacket out of 100% cotton in deference to purity and tradition, particularly given that chore coats are typically made of cotton canvas and Lee has been making cotton denim garments for 136 years. Instead, practicality won out, as the addition of 5% stretchy synthetic fibers gives this jacket some much-needed give without sacrificing the denim workwear aesthetic. And speaking of aesthetics, the slightly distressed fabric, branded patches, and loose fit hit all the right workwear notes even—especially?—if your work involves more emails than nails.
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What Customers Are Saying
“I wear this coat to work in my garage workshop. It serves the purpose perfectly,” wrote one reviewer. The design— with ”lots of pockets, decent weight fabric, and slight stretch,” they said—is great, and they’re also impressed with the quality of the workmanship. “This one is staying in my wardrobe.”
Another customer wrote that this is a “very comfortable, well-made, and stylish jacket.” It has a vintage look but “just enough stretch to make it feel like a comfortable sweater.” All in all, it’s an excellent buy, a versatile layer that’s built to last a while.
Should you wear a denim jacket or a chore coat this fall? The Lee Denim Chore Coat proves that the correct answer to that question is “yes.” It’s handsome and versatile enough to justify paying full price, so the chance to grab it for nearly 70% off is a no-brainer.
