Le Mont St Michel
French Work Chore Jacket
French Work Chore Jacket
Story
The genuine work jacket, made in France since 1913
Le Mont St Michel has been outfitting French farmers and craftsmen in Normandy and Brittany with their genuine Work Jacket for over a century. The three-pocket, boxy silhouette has withstood the test of time, showing no signs of ever going out of style. Built from a heavy moleskin cotton and constructed with hardwearing craftsmanship, it’s a layer you’ll have—and wear—for decades to come.
Features
- A classic workwear jacket with timeless, enduring style
- Unlined layer works with just about any outfit and occasion
- Built from a 100% cotton moleskin fabric that’s incredibly durable
- Tightly woven fabric creates a water-repellent effect
- Three-pocket design and boxy cut of the classic chore coat
- Traditional hand-numbered label has a space for your name
- Corozo buttons are made from a natural palm seed
- Finished with Le Mont St Michel’s historic label of authenticity
- Moleskin fabric knit in France, jacket assembled in European workshops
Sizing
- We recommend ordering your regular size for jackets or sizing up if you're looking for a more relaxed fit
- For the best personal fit, compare the measurements of one of your best-fitting shirts to the garment measurements below
Garment Measurements
| US Size | XS | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EU Size | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 |
| Chest | 43 ⅜ | 44 ⅞ | 47 ¼ | 48 ¾ | 50 ⅜ |
| Shoulder | 17 ⅛ | 17 ⅜ | 17 ¾ | 18 ⅛ | 18 ½ |
| Body Length | 28 ½ | 28 ½ | 29 ⅜ | 29 ½ | 30 ⅛ |
| Sleeve Length | 28 ⅛ | 26 ⅜ | 26 ¾ | 27 ⅛ | 27 ⅞ |
All measurements are in inches.
How to Measure - Chest: Measure straight across from edge to edge, starting 1" below the armhole, multiply by 2 - Shoulder: Measure straight across from shoulder seam to shoulder seam. Again, it’s easiest to measure across the back of the garment - Body Length: Start at the top of the shoulder where it meets the neck seam, and measure straight down to the hem - Sleeve Length: Start at the center of the back of the neck, measure straight across to the shoulder seam, and then follow the edge of the garment to the cuff. Pro tip: it’s easiest to measure across the back of the sleeve
Materials & Care
- 100% cotton moleskin made in the same French textile mill for over 100 years
- Machine-washable
- Hang dry
About Le Mont St Michel
For timeless style, it doesn’t get much better than the classic chore coat. And if you’re looking for the real thing, look to France. Founded in the beginning of the 20th century, Le Mont St Michel has been crafting everlasting workwear ever since. With the goal of creating workwear that has the ideal blend of function and style, they’re experts in designing classic pieces that withstand the test of time.
