13 Best Work Jackets for Men 2025, According to Esquire Editors

An infallible pick is one that sticks to the basics. The Detroit Jacket is a work jacket at its finest, with the classic three-pocket exterior, a full front zip, and a durable, warm fabric to keep you cozy and cool.

With relaxed shoulders and a minimalist look, Dickies is the go-to for everybody from skater boys to finance bros. This is a jacket that can be worn however you please—try it with jeans, chinos, pleated pants, whatever.

Leave it to Abercrombie to turn a classic into something even more cool and contemporary. This lined workwear jacket with a hoodie is an excellent, casual layer.

J.Crew doing as J.Crew does—crafting functional, stylish wardrobe staples that you’ll grab for years to come. This one is a favorite every season, thanks to its excellent, not-too-boxy fit and sharp contrast collar.

Alex Mill’s modern take on a work jacket features a baggy, oversized recycled denim outer, with deep pockets and a button-up closure. Pair with black pants and Chelsea boots for an instantly cool look.

Levi’s manages to have a jacket that can perform well and look great, so you can reach for this style no matter where you’re going. This one is the kind of jacket that’s as wearable as your favorite denim jacket, but gives a little tougher feel to an outfit.

Outerknown’s Craftsman jacket is simple yet refined, lightweight but durable. Its boxy fit is universally flattering, and the timeless, rugged vibe speaks for itself, whether you’re working or not.

For when you feel more like playing than working, Todd Snyder’s denim worker jacket has all the aesthetic with none of the labor required. It has an excellent fit, made in a wearable color, and might be the softest lightweight jacket you’ve ever put on.

Frame Denim expertly fuses high-end craftsmanship with durability, resulting in the perfect work jacket. The fit on this is absolutely excellent, and it does all the work to make an outfit look good. Just a plain T-shirt, wide-leg jeans, and great sneakers will do the trick.

This is a classic insulated jacket with a hardy waxed cotton canvas outer and useful, work-friendly pockets. Simple and understated, this jacket is easy to wear and style. Try it with anything from cargo pants to pleated trousers.

If you like the concept of a work jacket but aren’t ready to fully commit to a rugged look, Lee’s denim workwear jacket is a great transition piece. You wear it like your favorite denim jacket, but it’ll make your outfit a little tougher. It’s a great way to try the trend.

For when you want to go the fashion route more than the function route, Carhartt WIP is the slightly more elevated (and pricey) Carhartt line. They make all their best stuff but with a little more style in mind, including this lighter, breezier cotton canvas work jacket. You can’t beat a classic.

That said, it’s a fashion brand, so the releases are seasonal. If this specific jacket is out of stock by the time you get here, just go to the Carhartt WIP website.

All the men saw Pedro Pascal wearing a flannel-lined waxed trucker jacket so the men bought flannel-lined waxed trucker jackets. Hey—if it’s tough enough to survive the zombie apocalypse (kinda :/), it’s tough enough to survive anything else you throw at it, too.