1940's overalls

MidnightBlue · Jul 6, 2010

Well its nearly birthday time again and I know that question will soon come, but what am I after? Truth be told I'm not sure yet, but its definitely going to be vintage related this year, and one of my thoughts is something I've been after for a while, a cute pair of overalls, 1940's repro or vintage. Main selling point being that they're cute!

I know Fleur has a pair by trouble mackenzie (sp?-) which I love, but I'm just wondering where else people would recommend. Obviously the more I can get mr my money, the more I can treat myself to

swinggal · Jul 6, 2010

I cannot recommend 'Allure originals' more highly. She custom made me a dress and the vintage details are superb and the quality outstanding. She has about 5 diff styles to choose from all made from vintage patterns.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/5043475..._search_type=vintage&ga_page=&order=&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title

Mrs Cleaver · Jul 7, 2010

Freddies overalls are on sale at the moment for 25 pounds

http://www.freddiesofpinewood.co.uk/products.asp?cat=9

epr25 · Jul 7, 2010

I have always wanted a pair of these. But I am 5'3" and 150lbs. Is anyone out there that is not built perfectly on the shorter side ever tried these? I am thinking they would not be very flattering to my size and shape.

MissHannah · Jul 7, 2010

I actually think they look best on shorter women and they are very flattering if you are curvy - they make your waist look tiny.

epr25 · Jul 7, 2010

Ok thanks. I was thinking they would make me look 2' tall and huge.

MidnightBlue · Jul 7, 2010

Ooh those Allure ones are exactly the kind I'd love. How cheeky to be having 2-3 months wait time just when I want something!

Also very tempting to get Freddie's when they're half price, I mean I could get two! But the allure style is more what I'm after. The Freddie's ones don't look like they'd be as flattering

swinggal · Jul 7, 2010

She is on holiday. She made my dress in a week turn-around! I was amazed!

Kiri · Jul 7, 2010

Hmm, how much would those jeans be in Canadian dollars? I'm not sure what size I am either. [huh]

palespider · Jul 7, 2010

Kiri said:
Hmm, how much would those jeans be in Canadian dollars? I'm not sure what size I am either. [huh]

pull out a tape measure and find out, though i found that the inches posted are how large the garments are, not your own. i usually get a 38 waist but these where very tight on me, just now droping some weight to get it zipped up.

Mrs Cleaver · Jul 8, 2010

For currency conversion go to xe.com

Kiri · Jul 8, 2010

So does it go by waist size? I guess they don't have my size right now then, I'm 26".

And thank you, I'll have to look up the currency thing.

Mrs Cleaver · Jul 8, 2010

If you mean the freddies,they do have your waist size.Look here-
http://www.freddiesofpinewood.co.uk/proddetail.asp?prod=dungarees

Kiri · Jul 13, 2010

Oh, thank you!

deco_darling · Jul 13, 2010

I'd recommend nudeedudee on Etsy. She has many tempting vintage fabrics and buttons to choose from along with great patterns to fit your style. She sells on Etsy and has a flickr account with all her designs.

http://www.etsy.com/shop/nudeedudee

Mrs Cleaver · Jul 13, 2010

Vivien of holloway will be stocking their overalls again soon.They don't have the sweet heart neckline but they do fasten up the side with buttons,really cute

Fluer de Guere has some pics on her blog of her wearing a green pair(you will have to search through the posts) if you want to see what they look like.

December · Jul 13, 2010

For currency, I just google usd to gbp... So, if something is $40, I type 40usd to gbp in the Google box and Google calculator answers for you. It comes up before any search results with the answer in bold.

I don't know what the Canadian, Australian etc equivalents are (cad, aud?) but give it a go.

MidnightBlue · Jul 13, 2010

I've messaged VoH to see when overalls will be coming back in stock as everything is obviously very summer focused at the moment. I loved the pair on Fleur's blog, the fact she found them long in the body (a problem I also have) and being able to go try them on would be fab

exquisitebones · Jul 13, 2010

When we were at expo this weekend, I seriously scored some original 1940s overalls, with the heart shaped bodice. OMG, they are amazing. and have a few little paint stains on them, but they are wonderful! I cant wait to take them in a hair so I can wear them

I have never seen real 40s overalls, only repros! it was an exciting find!

Mrs Cleaver · Jul 14, 2010

Wow what an incredibly lucky find,would love to see pics when you have the time.

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