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    Questions About the United States Navy Peacoat

    So this is quite the shot in the dark, but I was curious if anyone on here just won this auction. It was going to be my first vintage peacoat and I was talking with the owner all along, as well as with people on here. I bid and with about 1 to 2 seconds remaining someone grabbed it out from...
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    Questions About the United States Navy Peacoat

    Yeah the seller gave me a p2p of 19” for the 34. Perhaps a difference here is that I’m actually intending to wear this mostly with a T-shirt and not to layer. I would rather have a slimmer fit that works with only one thin layer, and have it be a bit snug with thicker ones, than a baggy fit with...
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    Questions About the United States Navy Peacoat

    So I just measured. The reason I omitted this step before was because, somewhat as you alluded to, I’m down to really no more options- if a 36 is too big, there’s only one option left :). But, for the info: it’s 40.25”-40.5”. Might seem large to you for what I am after but don’t know what to...
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    Questions About the United States Navy Peacoat

    So I've read Peacoat's treatise :) and had some experience purchasing thus far. Here is my current strategy, wanted to hear your thoughts and perhaps get a few questions answered... Objective: A very fitted, fashionable-looking but still military-issued peacoat. Normal measurements are 38 suit...
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    Help me ID this sailor uniform?

    A vintage friend picked this up (tunic and short-sleeved shirt). I’m guessing it’s just an enlisted undress service uniform from WWII, but the more info I can get the better (for example, no clue on these patches). Ignore the anchor brooch which was just some stupid addition by the previous...
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    Best guide to WWII US uniforms (print or online)?

    Good God that does look awful. Reminds me of purchasing from Darcy clothing in England (was strongly strongly interested in finding a boiled front/detachable collar dress shirt) and it was seriously JCPenney quality. Returned promptly for a refund!
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    Best place to acquire reproduction WWII uniforms?

    Oh yeah, that site is basically where I started all this :). I had high hopes but most of the links on her page are outdated or dead, and she’s too busy to answer questions right now.
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    Questions About the United States Navy Peacoat

    Well, they seem to at least per here: https://www.mynavyexchange.com/navy-men-s-peacoat/12839324 and I have a few Navy vet friends so should be able to go that route if desired. Thank you so much for all the rest. I remarked to myself today once again how I find TFL the be one of the single...
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    Questions About the United States Navy Peacoat

    So, as I see it, I have five options (each with a drawback): 1. Used from a surplus store. Drawback: though in my memory these tend to be in good shape, they are impossible to find these days for some reason (at least all around So Cal). 2. New Navy issue. Drawback: will need to make it to a...
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    Navy Officer Dress Blue jacket- how did I do?

    Well, for those of you who at all recall my relatively few posts on here, I’m getting into putting together various service and work uniforms from WWII. Even though Navy Officer service wasn’t near the front of the line for me, I came across what I think was an amazing find yesterday at a...
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    Help steer me with 1940s pants? (Reproductions or approximations)

    Southern California. Have car, will travel ;)
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    Best place to acquire reproduction women's WWII uniforms?

    @Sharpsburg I looked but only found a bunch of unrelated groups. Do you have a more specific title, or perhaps the URL? Thanks!!
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    Best place to acquire reproduction women's WWII uniforms?

    Thanks!!
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    Best place to acquire reproduction WWII uniforms?

    Anyone? Thanks!
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    Best place to acquire reproduction women's WWII uniforms?

    They don’t really carry women’s stuff, especially not the service uniforms. Anyone else have any other suggestions? Thanks!
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    Help steer me with 1940s pants? (Reproductions or approximations)

    So yeah, after more inspection it seems like almost everything worthy of note is overseas :). I think I may be hitting up my local vintage stores a lot more now!
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    Help steer me with 1940s pants? (Reproductions or approximations)

    Great stuff everyone. Leads on American manufacturers (for quicker turnaround, easier returns, likely more affordable prices, etc.) would be great. Thanks!!
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    Help steer me with 1940s pants? (Reproductions or approximations)

    YES!!! These look like what I’m after. I haven’t even clicked into the site yet, just browsing updates to the thread on my phone and had to respond. That flaring out at the hip/below the belt line is what I wanted, and the material seems spot on. Will be checking all this out now!
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    Help steer me with 1940s pants? (Reproductions or approximations)

    Re: reproductions, I’m getting up to speed on things. I think my largest question right now is about materials. I really like the wool look (the rougher tweed or flannel, I think, I’m not sure of the terminology. Basically the non-smooth textures) and am wondering what modern fabrics are used...
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    Help steer me with 1940s pants? (Reproductions or approximations)

    What’s funny is, Swing Kids, of all the recreation films I’ve seen, probably has the closest/most impressive examples of the pants I’m looking for and it didn’t occur to me to reference it. So kudos!! :)

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