1960s Plaid Shacket Shirt/Jacket (Size: 40/Medium)

Step into the rugged style of the late 1960s with this authentic vintage shacket, a true blend of function and fashion. Originating between 1965 and 1969, this piece captures the working man's outerwear of the era, sturdy, dependable, and effortlessly cool.

Crafted in a classic plaid pattern, it straddles the line between a shirt and a jacket, a style now known as the shacket. Designed to be worn over layers, it features a button fastening down the front, combining ease of wear with timeless appeal.

The collar and cuffs are lined in smooth black satiny nylon, adding a touch of comfort and refinement to this otherwise utilitarian piece, a detail often found in outerwear of the time to ease friction and extend wearability.

Label: Kmart, Satisfaction Guaranteed.
Shell: 55% Reprocessed Wool, 22% Linen; 15% Nylon, 8% other
Made in Hong Kong, RN 42000<

Label: XL 20 (modern size is equal to a Medium)
Actual measurements are a modern Medium for outerwear - remember to consider the room for clothing underneath when considering the measurements.
Chest (armpit to armpit): 44"
Length (collar to hem): 27"
Shoulders: 19"
Sleeve (shoulder to cuff): 22 1/2"
Hardy blanket weave, weight: approximately 1 lb. 4 oz.

Condition and care: Missing pocket flap buttons and top collar button. The buttons on this are old WW2 US Navy pea coat anchor buttons, not original to the piece. Dry clean only.

Whether you're layering it for fall or styling it as a statement piece, this 1960s shacket offers a perfect nod to American workwear heritage, with all the functionality of a modern classic.