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Browse all Drake's jackets & outerwear →Blue Linen Five-Pocket Chore Jacket
The verdict
Fit
Chore jackets sit looser and boxier than tailored blazers, with dropped shoulders and roomy sleeves. Plan to go true to size; linen relaxes slightly with wear.
Quality
Drake's construction is meticulous—expect clean seams, reinforced stress points, and durable shell fabric. Linen at this price point is mid-weight and will soften with repeat wash.
Is the price fair?
At £595, you're paying for design precision and British provenance; a chore jacket from a high-street chain costs half as much, but lacks the tailored finish.
Best for
Shoppers who prefer lightweight layers over heavy outerwear and value clean design over trend.
Care
Linen creases easily and looks better for it; wash cool and reshape while damp, or dry flat.
What owners report about Drake's jackets & outerwear
Owners and menswear reviewers treat Drake's jackets — the five-pocket chore jackets and Games blazers especially — as well-made, fabric-led pieces, and an editorial comparison of luxury chore coats found the label's range of cloths, sizes and availability consistently stronger than its peers, with fabric-specific details like snap cuffs on suede versions and rivet buttons on denim ones. The cut runs relaxed by design: forum owners describe Games blazers as slouchy and slightly oversized, with sleeves that frequently need shortening. Pricing draws pushback — commenters on a corduroy Games blazer review argued the fit would have to be perfect to justify the outlay on a casual jacket.
- Strengths
- Reviewers credit the line's breadth of fabrics and its relaxed casual-tailoring cut, executed with detailing matched to each cloth.
- Watch out for
- Owners report erratic sizing between styles, sleeves that run long, and prices that even fans say are hard to justify.
- Sizing
- Fit is intentionally relaxed and inconsistent across styles — one owner fit a 38 Games blazer but needed a 40 in the suede chore jacket — so check each style's own measurements before buying.
About Drake's's jackets & outerwear line as a whole. Sources: Luxury chore coats compared – Permanent Style · Drake's corduroy Mk.I Games Blazer: Review – Permanent Style · How does the fit of this Drake's games blazer look? | Styleforum · The unofficial Drake's London Appreciation Thread | Page 615 | Styleforum