Pants, WW2

[ZuZu]

Going through my file of front facing crew photos I came across perfect illustrations of WW2 pants and the vast difference between builds now and then. Check out the guy on the left in this photo- he probably weighs 110 pounds at 5'9" tall. IMO the pants look strange and gives him a vaquely feminine look. I don't like these WW2 pants!

This other photo shows how jackets actually fit over these guys' clothing. Fred Mertz style high high pants on small upper bodies, these jackets are actually quite roomy- when zipped they look shorter and smaller than they are- on these WW2 guys. Again- IMO the pants are unsightly!

 

[CK90]

I hear what you're saying Zu, but is this a matter of modern perspectives?

As the classic rule of thirds would dictate, this higher rise cut hits the Golden Ratio!

 

[Happy Hooligan]

Don't even get me started on their shoelaces!

 

[Smithy]

Old school high rise strides with room in the backside worn by men/boys who grew up during the Great Depression with a calorific intake far removed from the modern Western (and especially American) diet.

The pants/trousers look strange to many modern eyes because trousers like this haven't been in vogue for years. They had a slight comeback in the 80s, when 30s/40s tailoring was popular again.

 

[CBI]

love the 1940's high waisted look..............in period photos ............... not for today's wear. OK, I guess with a jacket/coat that is zipped up so one can't see the waistline.....just IMO

 

[Shanghai-Mayne]

In <Empire of the Sun> (the book), gangsters In Shanghai wearing (American st) baggie pants , until Japs occupied the city, all fabric under ration supply.

 

[Emchisti]

I wear trousers like those a lot. They're quite flattering, especially when worn with short jackets.

 

[Griffon_301]

I absolutely HATE modern cut trousers with slim fit being the most horrible abomination of them all...

I prefer old style trousers of the wide, comfortable variety or old style Chinos

 

[leper-colony]

I absolutely HATE modern cut trousers with slim fit being the most horrible abomination of them all...

I prefer old style trousers of the wide, comfortable variety or old style Chinos

Amen.

 

[Emchisti]

I also think the practicalities of trousers like this isn't understood by those claiming they're 'feminine' or other such nonsense. Wide legged, high-rise trousers with a decent seat are so much more practical because they allow you to actually move without feeling like you're a 10Kg lump that's been stuffed into a 5Kg bag.

 

[Griffon_301]

fully agree! plus I don't like looking like a wet and shrinked stuffed sausage

 

[Blackboxr1200S]

fully agree! plus I don't like looking like a wet and shrinked stuffed sausage

 

[Griffon_301]

you nailed it!!!!

 

[LV426]

I also think the practicalities of trousers like this isn't understood by those claiming they're 'feminine' or other such nonsense. Wide legged, high-rise trousers with a decent seat are so much more practical because they allow you to actually move without feeling like you're a 10Kg lump that's been stuffed into a 5Kg bag.

Really don't understand the characterization or "genderisation" (?) of the line of a trouser or else. When I see slim denim worn by guys with big butt with trousers legs so short and stuck to the calves and worn without socks, I say to myself that it's a crime, or very short suit jackets that stop halfway down the ass are definitely a crime... don't like slim. Btw , did you saw this post ? I though of you chic !! https://www.vintageleatherjackets.o...aring-at-the-moment.262/page-1472#post-512053

 

[Thomas Koehle]

Going through my file of front facing crew photos I came across perfect illustrations of WW2 pants and the vast difference between builds now and then. Check out the guy on the left in this photo- he probably weighs 110 pounds at 5'9" tall. IMO the pants look strange and gives him a vaquely feminine look. I don't like these WW2 pants!View attachment 182505

This other photo shows how jackets actually fit over these guys' clothing. Fred Mertz style high high pants on small upper bodies, these jackets are actually quite roomy- when zipped they look shorter and smaller than they are- on these WW2 guys. Again- IMO the pants are unsightly!


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Nice photos - thx for sharing!

Someone has to admit that especially the skinny guy (no jacket with his hipp stretched out) looks kinda odd with his pants that high up so beltline alignes with his navel ...

Other than than i pretty much like the look - those gents all look pretty dapper to me (SWISH) ...