BigBrother
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Ok, a bit unorthodox here, but hear me out!
I decided I really wanted a fairly accurate khaki summer uniform for my dance events and performances, and you all helped me a lot on this thread here:
https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/who-makes-the-most-accurate-summer-cotton-uniform.100177/
I ended up deciding to go with What Price Glory when events open back up.
Now, I had tacitly resigned myself (or was basically whole) with the fact that this uniform was NOT fitted or "dress" much, and was much more a working uniform in fit and polish.
However, I recently saw this dance performance:
https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=3784112748272488&id=100000214013841
and decided I really, really wanted something that was, albeit historically less accurate, very sharp- and fitted-looking like those there, akin to a modern USMC service uniform.
(Hell, maybe I'll get both!)
Anyway, I was wondering if you could help steer me because some parts of this seem easy to do, some not so much.
The shirt I assume I could literally just get as a USMC service one from a uniform supply store.
It's the matching pants and tie that could be an issue. I realize they didn't always exactly match back then but hey, I'm going for a polished "romanticized" version here. It just wouldn't look right if the color were off from the shirt. The tie is not as strict a requirement for me- I could try different vendors and anyway I'm just as interested in the dark ones from the era (so match stops being an issue, obviously!)
As I see it I only have a handful of options:
- Go with What Price Glory and have a tailor take it in to a more "glamorized"/sharp USMC-style fit. Risks: the material might still be rather heavy/utility khaki so the ultimate look won't be achieved.
- The Dickie's route is no good. I've gotten their stuff, it doesn't sit well at all.
- Look simply for some modern clothier's goods that might match, but this is a huge unknown.
- Go the actual modern USMC uniform route, but I suspect there are no khaki pants in any of the configurations these days.
Ideas? Thanks all!!!!!
I decided I really wanted a fairly accurate khaki summer uniform for my dance events and performances, and you all helped me a lot on this thread here:
https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/who-makes-the-most-accurate-summer-cotton-uniform.100177/
I ended up deciding to go with What Price Glory when events open back up.
Now, I had tacitly resigned myself (or was basically whole) with the fact that this uniform was NOT fitted or "dress" much, and was much more a working uniform in fit and polish.
However, I recently saw this dance performance:
https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=3784112748272488&id=100000214013841
and decided I really, really wanted something that was, albeit historically less accurate, very sharp- and fitted-looking like those there, akin to a modern USMC service uniform.
(Hell, maybe I'll get both!)
Anyway, I was wondering if you could help steer me because some parts of this seem easy to do, some not so much.
The shirt I assume I could literally just get as a USMC service one from a uniform supply store.
It's the matching pants and tie that could be an issue. I realize they didn't always exactly match back then but hey, I'm going for a polished "romanticized" version here. It just wouldn't look right if the color were off from the shirt. The tie is not as strict a requirement for me- I could try different vendors and anyway I'm just as interested in the dark ones from the era (so match stops being an issue, obviously!)
As I see it I only have a handful of options:
- Go with What Price Glory and have a tailor take it in to a more "glamorized"/sharp USMC-style fit. Risks: the material might still be rather heavy/utility khaki so the ultimate look won't be achieved.
- The Dickie's route is no good. I've gotten their stuff, it doesn't sit well at all.
- Look simply for some modern clothier's goods that might match, but this is a huge unknown.
- Go the actual modern USMC uniform route, but I suspect there are no khaki pants in any of the configurations these days.
Ideas? Thanks all!!!!!
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