If you're drawn to vintage workwear, you've likely run into the same choice: two chore coats that both look at home in a well-worn collection, but feel completely different on your body and serve different purposes. One is a roomy American piece from Sears; the other is a slimmer German industrial jacket from Marquardt + Schulz. Both are original vintage finds in good pre-owned condition, and both carry the kind of honest patina you can't get from modern reproductions.
These two jackets are separated by more than price. Their design languages come from different workwear traditions: Sears comes from American catalog workwear, while Marquardt + Schulz comes from German protective clothing. That heritage shapes not only how they look but how you'll style them today. If you're after a particular vintage vibe, that background can be the deciding factor.
Quick Verdict
For a warmer layer with a classic blue denim look, the Sears chore coat is the one. For a more industrial olive-toned piece with flame-resistant fabric, the Marquardt + Schulz is the pick. They're priced differently, so use the table below to weigh that part of the decision.
Here's the listed-price comparison:
| Product | Listed Price | Price Bar |
|---|---|---|
| VTG 50s 60s Large Sears Work Wear Denim Chore Coat Blanket Lined Blue Jacket | $364.50 | |
| Vintage Marquardt + Schulz German Schümer Secan Work Jacket Olive Chore Coat szM | $250.00 |
Where Each Jacket Stands
- The Sears is the roomier, warmer option with a blanket lining and a large size. It also shows light stains toward the bottom, a sign of honest wear.
- The Marquardt + Schulz is the slimmer, more styled industrial piece with orange contrast stitching, an original chest patch, and a faded olive green color.
Sears Blanket-Lined Denim Chore Coat
If you want a piece of American workwear history, this blanket-lined chore coat from Sears is a compelling choice. It's an original vintage piece in good pre-owned condition, made from cotton and cut in a regular size L, so it fits more generously than the slimmer German jacket. The blue denim exterior gives it that classic chore-coat silhouette, while the blanket lining adds warmth you can feel when you put it on. The listing is upfront about honest wear: there are light stains toward the bottom on the front, which you can see in the photos. If you're okay with those stains, this jacket brings a distinctly American workwear energy.
Marquardt + Schulz German Work Jacket
The Marquardt + Schulz jacket takes a different path, and it's an appealing one if you like European industrial character. It's crafted from heavyweight flame-resistant 100% cotton in a faded olive green, with a concealed button front and three utility pockets that keep the silhouette clean and functional. The orange contrast stitching and the original "FL" chest patch add visual interest and authentic industrial character. This jacket runs trimmer, so it works well as a lighter outer layer or even a heavier overshirt. The trade-off is that it's a lighter layer, so on colder days you'll want to put something underneath. It's a piece with strong visual personality and a more fitted European cut.
Final Choice by Use Case
Pick the Sears if you want the larger, warmer classic workwear look. Pick the Marquardt + Schulz if you prefer a trimmer, more industrial silhouette. Both are original vintage jackets, so whichever you pick, you're getting a piece with real history rather than a reproduction.
