Ideal for layering or at-home style, the Buck Mason Felted Chore Coat delivers everything you need.

If there’s one thing that’s become clear to me through a cold, blustery (and yet sometimes temperate!) winter, it’s that you’ve got to know the brands you can trust to make the most versatile, best winter gear: Case in point, Buck Mason continues to come through with the best winter style essentials for men, and that’s what brings us to today’s Thursday Buy. As a matter of fact, just when you thought the classic American style purveyors at Buck Mason couldn’t get any better, they come through with the Buck Mason Felted Chore Coat, a rugged and versatile layer for at-home winter style (or outdoor winter exploration, for that matter). You already know about pieces like the Buck Mason Melton Peacoat, but allow me to introduce you to a hybrid sweater-blazer-chore coat  that can do just about anything you want it to do (seriously). It’s one of Buck Mason’s best sellers for a reason, availlable in six classic colors — including the eye-catching Camel color as shown above — and it’s made from warming, boiled merino wool (more on that in just a second). Could it be your new favorite winter jacket? Yes, very possibly — keep scrolling to find out why.

SHOP: The Buck Mason Felted Chore Coat

A durable blazer and sweater hybrid featuring details that make the difference.

Namely, the Buck Mason Felted Chore Coat is made from a midweight boiled wool, the kind that resists odor and should actually regulate your temperature rather than causing you to overheat. That means you can wear it atop everything from a Buck Mason denim shirt to a classic Buck Mason henley without going overboard. That versatility in layering is crucial, because it functions as both a casual weekend sweater (coffee sold separately) and a reliable blazer substitute for Zoom calls or in-person meetings.

Let’s not forget, the Buck Mason Felted Chore Coat is built more like a blazer than anything else, featuring three buttons, casual patch pockets and a collar that flips up for protection against winter winds. You can certainly wear this as your outermost layer just as readily as you can style it beneath a waxed cotton field jacket on especially cold winter days. Of course, the fit is tailored but not overly tight, driving home that ideal blend of refined-yet-casual style. No matter which versatile colorway you choose (Camel is my personal favorite), the Buck Mason Felted Chore Coat is your new go-to winter layer, at home or on the road.

SHOP: The Buck Mason Felted Chore Coat