Womens WWII uniforms?

rubyredlocks · Jun 16, 2005

I hope ya'all can help!
I'm attending a Hangar Dance in October and would love to wear a military uniform.
http://www.vintageflyingmuseum.org/events.htm

However, I have not researched uniforms for women. I have gone civilian in the past.
What are a few good resources for my research?
Where would I find uniforms?
I'm open to anything(Army,Navy,Red Cross).

Thanks in advance!

xoxo,
Ruby

ITG · Jun 19, 2005

This probably isn't what you had in mind, but it sure is a cute repro:
http://www.revampvintage.com/sailor.html

If you ever wanna hook up and go shopping at some vintage or antique shops around Dallas this summer, let me know. I'm off for the summer and have a pretty open schedule and just got a book in the mail on vintage shop locations around the US.
Click here to see the book.

The Wingnut · Jun 20, 2005

Got a few at the shop. There's some mothing on one that I know of.

http://www.militaryantiquesmuseum.com/

A Red Cross uniform might be easy to reproduce or find as they were quite common and simple.

Hondo · Jun 20, 2005

I hope you find what your looking for, I think I have a link in my laptop and will post later, I would enjoy going to the Oct event, time will tell. I'm still trying to put together a uniform myself.
Trouble is finding green dress coat, I am also looking for photographerâ€™s emblems, pins to go with uniform, Eastmenleather does not carry officers coats, any help, info would be grateful.
Canâ€™t go as Indiana Jones with crusher cap

thanks, carry on guys and gals

Vladimir Berkov · Jun 20, 2005

Is this hanger dance limited to Western-front allies?

rubyredlocks · Jun 20, 2005

Hmmm...it doesn't say.Just says "Clothing of the period recommended,civilian or military." There are pics from last years event.
Here's the link to the pics:
http://www.vintageflyingmuseum.org/slideshow/vfmdance_04/

Also,I found this reproduction,but no jacket.
Here:
http://www.wwiiimpressions.com/
I like the 4-piece ensemble at the bottom of the page.

rubyredlocks · Jun 20, 2005

ITG-
I'd love to hook up sometime for vintage shopping.That outfit from Revamp has always been one of my faves.It's got to be one their best sellers.There's at least one at every Hangar dance.

ITG · Jun 21, 2005

Hey then, I'll PM you my cell number so maybe we can hook up. The Bingstress (Leslie), who used to publish the Atomic magazine lives here in Dallas too. Maybe she'd want to join us. I'm pretty free from now until the end of July. Once August hits, I'm working full time during the week. I'm definitely considering going to the hangar dance (although I don't know how to swing dance).

Skywlkrinc · Jun 21, 2005

Jerry of What Price Glory (WPG) also has a variety of women's uniforms on his site. What Price Glory WAC uniform

Hondo · Jun 22, 2005

Skywlkrinc, thanks for the link, much better than mine, it might help "Ruby" and also my self. Thanks :cheers1:

Badluck Brody · Jun 22, 2005

Great site!

I've also been looking for some a summer uniform that dosn't cost an arm and a leg. I'd probably just go enlisted and save some $$.

Brody

rubyredlocks · Jun 22, 2005

Skywlkrinc-Great site!
Unfortunately,they have exactly what I want just not in my size.I may get the wac purse though.

fortworthgal · Apr 28, 2006

I'm a bit late to this thread but wanted to jump in here. I'm a WWII reenactor here in Fort Worth, I'm part of the VFM that hosts the dance each year. I would love to hit some vintage shopping with you girls!

If any of you are interested in uniforms, let me know. I can offer advice, and I frequently sell extras out of my stuff.

Vladimir Berkov · Apr 28, 2006

pmburk said:
I'm a bit late to this thread but wanted to jump in here. I'm a WWII reenactor here in Fort Worth, I'm part of the VFM that hosts the dance each year. I would love to hit some vintage shopping with you girls!

What is the VFM and what sort of dance is it? A hanger dance? Please tell more, I didn't think there were any such dances in Texas.

fortworthgal · Apr 28, 2006

The VFM is the Vintage Flying Museum. www.vintageflyingmuseum.org

I'm a volunteer and a member of the museum, and part of their living history group. We host a big 1940s hangar dance with a live band, set under the wings of our B-17, there each October.

The Hangar Hotel in Fredericksburg also hosts 2 hangar dances each year, they have a live band and a USO theme. Usually they have one in February and one later in the year around August. The next one is August 19. Our group is going down and we should have a good group of uniforms there!

Vladimir Berkov · Apr 28, 2006

Are these dances open only to people in US uniforms?

fortworthgal · Apr 28, 2006

I don't *think* so. I know that at the October dance in Fort Worth we occasionally have a few Axis members show up. Pretty much anything Allied goes for sure, though! Same way with Fredericksburg. I'd have to double check to be sure but I'm pretty sure anything is welcome.

Most people who go dress modern anyway. You'll see a good bit of vintage, some uniforms, etc. For the Fredericksburg dance, we go down on Friday night and usually do our civvies in the Officer's Club there at the hotel. Saturday we usually hit the Nimitz Museum of the Pacific War, have dinner, then hit the dance in uniform. It is a lot of fun!

ITG · Apr 29, 2006

pmburk said:
I'm a bit late to this thread but wanted to jump in here. I'm a WWII reenactor here in Fort Worth, I'm part of the VFM that hosts the dance each year. I would love to hit some vintage shopping with you girls!

If any of you are interested in uniforms, let me know. I can offer advice, and I frequently sell extras out of my stuff.

I may be interested in getting a uniform. I recently bought this book:
http://thefedoralounge.net/showthread.php?t=7537

If you wanna do some vintage shopping, I'd love to go. I live in South Arlington. There's a great place in Forreston, TX (near Waxahachie) that has a lot to choose from for vintage stuff. It's a 2 level shop and the owner really knows her stuff.

MDFrench · Apr 29, 2006

The hardest women's uniform to find right now without a doubt is WAAF.

fortworthgal · Apr 29, 2006

ITG said:
I may be interested in getting a uniform. I recently bought this book:
http://thefedoralounge.net/showthread.php?t=7537

If you wanna do some vintage shopping, I'd love to go. I live in South Arlington. There's a great place in Forreston, TX (near Waxahachie) that has a lot to choose from for vintage stuff. It's a 2 level shop and the owner really knows her stuff.

That book is neat, I have seen it at Half Price Books a few times but haven't picked it up. It looks like it has a lot of British stuff. I have several good books about US women's services. Right now I do only American impressions. I do WASP, WAC, ANC, ARC, WAVES and NNC.

Is that Bon Ton? I've heard of it but have never been. I am dying to go! The only places here in Ft Worth are thrift stores and most of them are pretty picked over. There's a couple of good clothing/accessories booths in the local antique malls. I'd definitely be up for some shopping one weekend though!

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