It’s like we’ve talked about plenty here on the blog: While it might seem strange to start planning ahead for early fall with the best seasonal menswear, it’s never too early to give your men’s style rotation some extra forethought, particularly as far as the best chore coats for men are concerned.

The chore coat’s workwear roots are just as relevant now as they were decades ago, when railroad workers, engineers and outdoorsmen wore the style for adventures far afield.

With a foldover collar, sturdy patch pockets and a length that hits below the hip, the chore coat is as functional as it gets — of course, the good folks at Huckberry have you covered.

Finding the right, rugged jacket now can pay dividends as early fall rolls into town, and in fact, the chore coat is perhaps the perfect layer to wear as you look from summer to one of the best seasons for menswear — let’s get into it, shall we? The Flint and Tinder Classic Chore Coat is the latest entry into an already-stacked outerwear rotation from the beloved Huckberry brand, which is best known for its tough-as-nails waxed trucker jackets, cozy flannel shirts and effortlessly cool, highly versatile stretch chinos.

The Flint and Tinder Classic Chore Coat is a more lightweight outerwear selection than a flannel or wool-lined waxed trucker jacket, and this new option boasts a soft cotton-blend twill fabric blended with a hint of stretch.

Huckberry notes the midweight feel of the Flint and Tinder Classic Chore Coat makes it ideal for year-round wear, and the style should prove plenty useful in the weeks ahead — whether worn over a cotton T-shirt, styled with a thermal henley or topping off a chambray shirt for a mix of rugged high-low style on a casual day at your (very creative) office.

Patch waist pockets are further complemented with a side-entry pocket design for additional storage of your favorite everyday carry essentials from Huckberry, and corozo buttons enhance the durability of this sturdy jacket. The famed Americana retailer notes this durable jacket boasts a classic fit that’s true to size, while a range of dusty, earthen color options should deliver maximum versatility in terms of style points.

In my experience, colors like the classic Earth tone shown above pair nicely with everything from dark blue denim to olive chinos and well-worn leather chukka boots. If early fall style is on your mind at the present — as it very well should be — then a dependable layer like Flint and Tinder Classic Chore Coat belongs in your seasonal menswear offering starting ASAP.