WWII Legacy Girl Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 It's taken several years and awesome friends to help me find all the pieces, but I finally have a complete WAVES officer uniform. The seersucker working uniform consists of the dress and jacket made from a lightweight seersucker material for wear during the spring/summer. Accessories include the cover (either bucket hat as I'm wearing or the garrison cap), the black tie, optional black gloves, and black oxfords or pumps. The shoes I'm wearing are made by All Heels on Duty - https://www.allheelsonduty.com/product/black-o-a-o-oxfords/. They are the ONLY accurate and quality reproduction shoes available for WWII female impressions. They also make them in other colors for WAC, Army Nurse, WASP, and every other womens branch. I have definitely tested my shoes hard in the short time I've had them and they are amazing. WWII plane behind me is an Army Air Corps Stinson - I actually was given a ride in it later that day! High Quality WWII Women's Service Shoe Reproductions for Comfortable Wear & Authentic Display http://www.allheelsonduty.com/ Wanted to buy - WWII Women's Uniforms and Accessories Link to post Share on other sites
manayunkman Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 Great impression. Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 Nicely done! Only a weak society needs government protection or intervention before it pursues its resolve to preserve the truth. Truth needs neither handcuffs nor a badge for its vindication. -Supreme Court Justice Anthony KennedyPeace is not the absence of war, but the defense of hard-won freedom. -Anton LaGuardia Link to post Share on other sites
The Rooster Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 Simply… Awesome!!! What a doll !!! Link to post Share on other sites
bobgee Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 Hubba Hubba! "I have only two men out of my company and 20 out of some other company. We need support, but it is almost suicide to try to get it here as we are swept by machine gun fire and constant barrage is on us. I have no one on my left and only a few on my right. I will hold." (Message sent by 1st Lt. Clifton B. Cates. USMC, 96th Co., Soissons, 19 July 1918 - later 19th Commandant of the Marine Corps 1948-1952) Link to post Share on other sites
mikie Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 Impressive impression. It's great to see that our women in service are getting some attention here. Mikie Link to post Share on other sites
WWII Legacy Girl Posted May 21, 2019 Author Share Posted May 21, 2019 Thanks everyone! There's been a lot of awesome ladies who have greatly helped me get here that I'm very thankful to. High Quality WWII Women's Service Shoe Reproductions for Comfortable Wear & Authentic Display http://www.allheelsonduty.com/ Wanted to buy - WWII Women's Uniforms and Accessories Link to post Share on other sites
WWII Legacy Girl Posted May 21, 2019 Author Share Posted May 21, 2019 A couple more photos. High Quality WWII Women's Service Shoe Reproductions for Comfortable Wear & Authentic Display http://www.allheelsonduty.com/ Wanted to buy - WWII Women's Uniforms and Accessories Link to post Share on other sites
The Rooster Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 So all of the uniform is original and you got it all piece by piece? Did you get the pieces for the actual Veterans who wore them ? And the shoes too? WW2 ? Were they donated or did you have to pay for some of the items? Link to post Share on other sites
WWII Legacy Girl Posted May 21, 2019 Author Share Posted May 21, 2019 So all of the uniform is original and you got it all piece by piece? Did you get the pieces for the actual Veterans who wore them ? And the shoes too? WW2 ? Were they donated or did you have to pay for some of the items? Everything is original except the shoes. I purchased the jacket and dress from a militaria seller directly. My friend had the officer cover I needed so I traded him a WWII WAVES Chief cover for it. These shoes are the All Heels On Duty brand. I had outgrown a couple uniforms so traded my friend who owns the company the uniforms for shoes. I've been helping her with the shoe company where I can so that's why I advertise the logo on my profile. I would love to get uniforms donated but most of the time I pay for the items LOL. High Quality WWII Women's Service Shoe Reproductions for Comfortable Wear & Authentic Display http://www.allheelsonduty.com/ Wanted to buy - WWII Women's Uniforms and Accessories Link to post Share on other sites
manayunkman Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 You look very WW2. What event are you at? Link to post Share on other sites
WWII Legacy Girl Posted May 21, 2019 Author Share Posted May 21, 2019 You look very WW2. What event are you at? Thank you! I try my best to look like the actual 40's style It's at the DuPage Veterans Foundation annual fundraiser for Honor Flight Chicago High Quality WWII Women's Service Shoe Reproductions for Comfortable Wear & Authentic Display http://www.allheelsonduty.com/ Wanted to buy - WWII Women's Uniforms and Accessories Link to post Share on other sites
mikie Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 I almost bought a newer issue bucket cap at a flea market recently but decided to do some research on them first. It's a neat design. I have been wanting to increase the representation of women veterans to my humble collection. Just wondering if you do this from a personal connection, or just something you are interested in? Mike Link to post Share on other sites
WWII Legacy Girl Posted May 21, 2019 Author Share Posted May 21, 2019 I almost bought a newer issue bucket cap at a flea market recently but decided to do some research on them first. It's a neat design. I have been wanting to increase the representation of women veterans to my humble collection. Just wondering if you do this from a personal connection, or just something you are interested in? Mike I do it from a passion for the women's service in America and have a lot of veteran friends who have been huge influences on my life. High Quality WWII Women's Service Shoe Reproductions for Comfortable Wear & Authentic Display http://www.allheelsonduty.com/ Wanted to buy - WWII Women's Uniforms and Accessories Link to post Share on other sites
29navy Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 Very nice. Maybe it is the angle from the picture, but it looks like the star on the sleeve is not aligned correctly. It should be set with one point down. Also, the WAVES officers weren't authorized the star until late 1944 so be mindful of you time period. But very nice to see WAVES depicted. , Link to post Share on other sites
Brian Dentino Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 Love this....you look great! Always looking for 325th G.I.R. and WWII USMC items! Link to post Share on other sites
WWII Legacy Girl Posted May 26, 2019 Author Share Posted May 26, 2019 Very nice. Maybe it is the angle from the picture, but it looks like the star on the sleeve is not aligned correctly. It should be set with one point down. Also, the WAVES officers weren't authorized the star until late 1944 so be mindful of you time period. But very nice to see WAVES depicted. Thanks! I hadn't realized that about the star - I had to remove the insignia and braid to clean it and didn't realize the angle when sewing it back on. Thanks! High Quality WWII Women's Service Shoe Reproductions for Comfortable Wear & Authentic Display http://www.allheelsonduty.com/ Wanted to buy - WWII Women's Uniforms and Accessories Link to post Share on other sites
sundance Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 The outfit looks great. How was that plane ride? I haven't been in small planes often (like maybe 3 times) but I seem to remember that they shake, rattle and roll. Link to post Share on other sites
gwb123 Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 Well done. Gil BurketOmaha, NESpecializing in Fakes and Reproductionsof the Vietnam Warburkcats@hotmail.com "One is easily fooled by that which one loves." Moliere: Tartuffe Link to post Share on other sites
WWII Legacy Girl Posted June 8, 2019 Author Share Posted June 8, 2019 The outfit looks great. How was that plane ride? I haven't been in small planes often (like maybe 3 times) but I seem to remember that they shake, rattle and roll. Sorry, just saw this. Thanks!! The plane was AMAZING. A bit scary and first when it banked but the adrenaline thrill was beyond awesome. Definitely rattling and exhilarating! High Quality WWII Women's Service Shoe Reproductions for Comfortable Wear & Authentic Display http://www.allheelsonduty.com/ Wanted to buy - WWII Women's Uniforms and Accessories Link to post Share on other sites
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