Nigel
One of the Regulars
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That actually leads me on nicely to another point: Where I live you can't move for charity shops - I figure with the amount of shirts in them there must be at least a couple that would be suitable for the look I'm going for. Other than collarless shirts, what should I be looking out for in terms of colour, print/pattern and collar shape? I image collar shape would be one of the most vital aspects when it comes to getting the look correct.
The same goes for neckerchiefs - what prints are yes/no or is anything fairly acceptable given it isn't too obviously of a specific period?
they'd be perfect and an easy conversion then all that's needed is to find vintage collars whiuch isn't that hard depending on sizes!
It's fairly coarse, but the weave is neat and uniform-not lumpy. It would work with a sports coat. Another thing that helps the look is the colour-it is quite a 'cold' grey rather than that muddled brown/grey/green 1940s military wool you often see.
Here are some better pics than you'll find in any of the online stores
It sounds like I need to get me a pair of those as I've been looking for a good pair of inexpensive grey wool trousers for a while now. How is the wool, is it very coarse or could it be worn with "dressier" outfits?
Cool, thansk for the pics! I have to remember this when autumn comes.
Swedish prison suits:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VINTAGE-W...f63c591&pid=100011&rk=2&rkt=5&sd=330761709876
cotton workshirt: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Long-Slee...ffType=OrderSubTotalOffer&_trksid=p5731.m3795
This ebay seller has a selection of cheap stuff that might work for you: http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/vintagemi...derSubTotalOffer&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562
The alternatives are: 1)get lucky with a vintage cap 2) get an expensive ciustom cap 3)find a cheaper substitute (Metatron was selling some nice Polish caps a few months back)
I just had a quick flick through their page - I was pleasantly surprised by how little their hats cost. Would it be the BERETÓWKAs to which you are reffering?
What is the delivery cost like?