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Might have to give it a go sometime; got a flannel dicky and a 1930's tiddly white top; just need to faff about with the silk and perhaps a hat...
Yes, you're exactly right: the blue stripe is for Midshipmen, specifically "plebes," or first year Naval Academy cadets. Here's a couple photos:Alan Eardley said:Mojave,
I have a 'blues' suit just like Ray's, (pants by the same maker but a year later) and a 'dogbowl' hat. Mine has a blue ring around the brim. Can I ask, what rank is that? Midshipman, perhaps?
Do I need a black silk neckerchief? What size? And black shoes without toecaps? Is a teeshirt worn under the jumper?
Questions, questions....
Thanks
Alan
I felt the same way! Sometimes I was afraid to try to get into it or out of it if I was alonE. I was afraid I'd get stuck and suffocate or something! Gads, I hated getting into that thing!Mike1973 said:I know what you mean about figure hugging... several times I've got stuck trying to get in or out of my jersey Not a nice feeling if your slightly claustraphobic
Ghos7a55assin said:I just got a vintage winter navy sailor uniform today!
green papaya said:
they also wore the earlier older style dark navy caps like this, back in the 1940's or earlier
BellyTank said:I've been struggling with my memory, since you joined here and became a member- your mug is OH-so familiar.
Now I know where I recognise you from.
The BOOKS!
You're a little bit famous in uniform.
I recognise the other book models too from that photo, above.
B
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Wild Root said:Them dames always get all the attention... cute as it is, it still makes us guys who wear these look sissified... thanks a lot girls!
By the way, I think a WAVE uniform is way hotter on a skirt then a Man's uniform... just my opinion.
Sincerely the Grouch of vintage...lol
=WR=
Lauren Henline said:I think those posters are way hotter than WAVES uniforms. But what do I know...
Lauren Henline said:Thanks! I think my server is down right now... I reposted it and we'll see if that works...
carebear said:By the way, your repost of Vanessa's post is a "red x".
Tony in Tarzana said:Did it look like this?