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The verdict
Fit
Workforce selvedge chore coats hold the traditional boxy proportions. Fit true to size; selvedge may feel slightly rigid until broken in.
Quality
Workforce denim is Naked & Famous' workhorse base. Selvedge construction at this price signals attention to longevity and edge detail.
Is the price fair?
At $250, this is mid-tier workwear. Price reflects selvedge and maker reputation; good value for a 5-10 year piece.
Best for
Workwear wearers, tradespeople, and denim purists who want simplicity and durability.
Care
Selvedge denim should be washed infrequently. Cold water, inside-out, hang-dry, and wear it hard in between washes.
What owners report about Naked & Famous jackets & outerwear
Coverage of this jacket line comes mainly from denim-enthusiast editorial and owner fade reports rather than mass retail reviews. A year-long owner wear report on the brand's stretch denim jacket found it molded to the wearer's frame and developed strong creasing and fading through heavy touring use. Editors place the brand's jackets in the mid tier of denim jackets and note the range spans light 9 oz. fabrics up to heavy 20 oz. novelty denim, with heritage styles cut to a vintage fit that is boxier and shorter than contemporary offerings.
- Strengths
- Reviewers report a wide fabric range and denim that creases, molds, and fades distinctively with sustained wear.
- Watch out for
- Heritage-style jackets run boxy and short by modern standards, and fabric weights vary so much across the line that two jackets can wear like completely different garments.
- Sizing
- Expect vintage proportions on the heritage jackets — boxier and shorter than contemporary trucker cuts — so compare garment measurements rather than assuming your usual jacket fit.
About Naked & Famous's jackets & outerwear line as a whole. Sources: Fade Friday - Naked & Famous Power Stretch Denim Jacket Black (1 Year, 1 Soak) - Heddels · The Three Tiers of Denim Jackets: Entry, Mid, and End Level - Heddels · Naked & Famous Keeps it Light with Their Clear Blue Selvedge Denim - Heddels