Rugged Layers, Timeless Style – The Overshirt Returns

When the air turns crisp, nothing bridges the gap between shirt and jacket quite like the overshirt. Steeped in the heritage of traditional American workwear, the overshirt is as functional as it is stylish – a hard-wearing layer built for decades of use.

From dry canvas that shrugs off the wind, to classic corduroy with a soft hand feel, to denim overshirts that age beautifully with wear, each fabric brings its own character. Dry cotton canvas overshirts are a favourite for outdoor work and transitional weather, corduroy overshirts add texture and warmth for urban styling, and denim overshirts nod to the golden era of American workwear, offering unbeatable durability.

Two brands stand tall in the overshirt world: Iron and Resin and Filson.

• Iron and Resin takes cues from California’s garage culture and motorcycle heritage, delivering overshirts that look equally at home in the workshop or on the open road.

• Filson, from the Pacific Northwest, has been producing rugged outdoor clothing since 1897 – their overshirts are famed for weather resistance, longevity, and classic, understated style.

Today, overshirts are worn by everyone from craftsmen and tradesmen to urban explorers and weekend adventurers. They’re layered over T-shirts in early autumn, worn buttoned-up under a waxed jacket in colder months, or paired with jeans for a work-ready, smart-casual look.

Whether you’re splitting logs in the countryside or heading for a coffee in the city, the overshirt is a style workhorse – practical, versatile, and effortlessly timeless.

Explore our latest collection of canvas, cord, and denim overshirts from Iron and Resin here and Filson here