The coolest new jacket to buy for summer, no doubt about it.

OK, so here’s the deal: You’re a guy who loves a rugged chore coat — that makes two of us! But you fear that it’s a bit too hot to rock one of the best chore coats this time of year; it’s July, after all. But what if I told you there’s an easy solution, a way that you can keep wearing your new favorite chore coat with ease and style in mind? It might sound hard to believe, but it really is as simple as that — particularly when said chore coat happens to be the lightweight, durable, dependable Vetra Linen Chore Coat. Cut from a summer-friendly fabric with the sort of hybrid style only the best men’s jackets can provide, Vetra has really done a number on this one (a worthy addition to your list of summer style essentials, no doubt). What makes the Vetra Linen Chore Coat a winner? It’s pretty simple when you dig into it, folks.

SHOP: The Vetra Linen Chore Coat

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The list of positives just goes on and on when it comes to this stylish lightweight chore coat, starting, of course, with that workwear silhouette. It’s cooler and more functional than a traditional blazer, tying into Vetra’s rich heritage making jackets in France. The Vetra Linen Chore Coat channels old-school style that’s also refreshingly modern — wear this chore coat atop your favorite T-shirt with faded light wash denim and suede chukka boots for workday-ready style, and keep the Vetra Linen Chore Coat around for your weekend pursuits (thrown atop a classic Oxford shirt and tan chinos to get some to-go beers, perhaps). When you want to go off-trail or gear up for a camping trip, consider keeping this surprisingly durable chore coat close at hand, too.

After all, the navy colorway pairs well with olive trail shorts or grey hiking pants in equal measure, all the while offering up space for your everyday carry essentials. And when you just want a change of pace while kicking back at home? Go right ahead and pair the Vetra Linen Chore Coat with a classic white tee and broken-in blue jeans — just like that, you’re cool as can be and ready to head out the door at a moment’s notice. Just when you thought you had summer style all figured out, along comes a new favorite summer jacket to shake things up. Happy shopping, folks.

SHOP: The Vetra Linen Chore Coat