Drake's Chore Coat Alt
Basically the title. Tried on one of their linen chore coats in the NYC store last week and loved it but don't have $900 or whatever it is to spend on one. Anyone know a similar weight and fit option that won't break the bank so much?
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Specific budget? My bank is currently breaking at about £10 because of life expense.
Sadly from a U.K. perspective, but A Days March and Gant both have similar ish linen chores for much less. You’d pay a markup for ADM which it probably isn’t worth
https://www.cordings.co.uk/indigo-blue-monty-vintage-jacket.html cotton-linen but similar to the indigo version of the Drake's. Again a UK suggestion I'm afraid
Cordings
Indigo Blue Monty Vintage Jacket
**Please note - this jacket is neater fitting than our other jackets, so please select a larger size than your usual.
The Cordings 'Monty' Jacket draws inspiration from a vintage workwear item called a 'Chore' jacket which has evolved into a popular and versatile wardrobe staple. Traditionally, these jackets were made from hardwearing twill o...
I imagine it would be difficult to find something as beautiful as this though
Spier and Mackay sells a nice linen chore coat.
Epaulet does a nice chore coat and field coat. But they're not drake's-like necessarily
NMWA may have something for you as well.