womens WW2 uniforms

[Ian Dunn]

Has anyone got any ideas where my daughter can get WW2 uniforms from at a reasonable price??

 

Ian

 

(Cornwall)

[Guest matt]

Hi Ian,

 

It depends what she wants,US or UK. if US http://www.ebay.com is probably the best bet,some rarer uniforms make big money but it's worth looking around at post war stuff,some of which can be made to look WW2 for living history etc.

 

Matt.

[berni]

as Matt said it would depend wether UK or US. A nurse is ok for both nations and fairly widely available. small sizes are always easier to get hold of as many original uniforms are 25 in waist etc.

you can go down the skirt/jacket route for both nations

civilian outfits are also fairly easy.

what vehicle have you got as it may be possible to get a uniform to go with that. We have got a bedford so I can get away with wearing my ATS uniform as a 'driver' but it also looks good for walking around.

let us know what she wants and I'll try & lead you in the right direction

ta

Berni

[Ian Dunn]

Hi Berni

 

unfortunately i cant afford a WW2 Vehicle (i have to make do with a 1979 Land Rover

 

This Gear is mainly for our weekend at Bodmin Steam Railway (end of this month).

During the day (walking around) and for the evenening do on the Sunday.

 

Ian

[LeeEnfield]

Ian.

Have a look at

http://www.replicaters.com

http://www.warhorsetradingpost.com

 

These companys produce gear made to measure.

another 'worth a try', this month Mil Machines Int, miscellaneous classifieds,- ATS Captains Battledress,blouse,skirt.shirt,tie,genuine 1940's

small size three £100. Shropshire 01299 861218.

 

As Berni has said, let us know what she fancies dressing as, lots of eyes looking, etc

 

Hope above helps

 

Andy

 

 

Another place to try, Sabre Sales, in Southsea.http://www.milweb.net/go/sabre

[berni]

e bay is a good bet,

if you go to the clothes section & then down to vintage then 1940's. there is normally loads on there.

if she gets a day dress she can wear it with a hand knit cardi, ankle socks & shoes with a pinny & head scarf, then for the evening the same dress but with a hat & fur plus seamed stockings to dress it up a bit.

this could only work for the older teenager.

a youngster can get away with the ankle socks ribbons in hair & a cardi.

cheers

Berni