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Vintage Dancer | 1940s Fashion | 1940s Pants History- Overalls, Jeans, Sailor, Siren Suits

1940s Pants History- Overalls, Jeans, Sailor, Siren Suits

1940s Fashion History

4 Mar 2014
Katherine Hepburn 1940s wide flowing pleated pants

Katherine Hepburn 1940s Wide Flowing Pleated Pants

Before the 1940s, women simply did not wear pants as a normal part of their wardrobe. 1930s women’s loungewear included Beach Pajamas, overalls, culottes and sailor pants, but these were were only acceptable for at home, sport or vacationing activities. Going into the 1940s, loungewear and workwear blended together to create the first decade of women’s trousers (AKA slacks), styled after menswear but with a definite women’s silhouette.

1940s women pants slacks trousers WW2

1942 Slacks and Blouses for “Indoors or Outdoors”

It wasn’t until women began working in factories, doing traditional men’s work, that safety reasons required women to start wearing practical pants. At first they just had to make do with wearing men’s pants, but with a growing all-women workforce in the early 1940s, pants had to be designed for women as well. Pants were much easier to work in than a skirt or dress, especially in manufacturing jobs, where skirts could get caught in machinery and sitting in them proved to be less than modest. At first, pants were only publicly worn while working or lounging, but as the ’40s wore on, women began to wear pants as everyday attire for public day-wear.

1940s women's pants slacks trousers

1943, Everyday Fashions Included Slacks and Button-Down Shirts

At first, pants (or ‘slacks’) were worn freely by young women. Vogue magazine, which did not enjoy this new fashion, said, ” We deplore the crop of young women who take war as an excuse for.. parading about in slacks” (1939). Wide leg slacks hid the curves of women’s bodies – a form of beauty men needed to keep positive during tough times.

Vintage 1940s pants and blouse by Wearing History Clothing

My vintage 1940s rayon pants- Create this look. 

Women’s pants of the 1940s were not exactly figure-flattering.  The design was basically the same as for a man’s pant, tailored and not meant for the female form.  Pants sat at the natural waistline, well above the belly button. They were tight around the waist, with a wide waistband of about 2 to 2.5 inches. A thin leather belt was often worn in the middle of the wide waistband.

From the waistband they had straight, wide legs that fit very loosely around the body. A single pressed pleat down the front was common, just like on men’s trousers. Additional pleats were added to some after the war. Pant legs were usually uncuffed with large slit pockets on the sides only.

1940s womens outfits with pants

1942 “Slacks to Work In, Play In, Live In…”

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Dressy and casual slacks were made of wool blends,  rayon blends, wool flannel, gabardine, cotton corduroy, cotton twill, and seersucker in colors of black, blue, green, grey, and brown.  Black and white or brown and white check patterns were very common throughout the 1940s. Some later ’40s trousers came in vertical stripes, plaids and large checks.

1940s pants womens marilyn monroe

A Young Marilyn Monroe Wearing Check Houndstooth Pants and Loafers

Unlike men’s trousers, which buttoned up at the front fly, women’s pants were fixed at the sides with several buttons, and in the late 1940s with a side zipper.  The reason for this was that a front fly on women was seen as too “manly” or “vulgar.” Since women were already buttoning up skirts and dresses on the side, making pants do the same was no issue.

1944 navy blue pleated slacks pants trousers women girls 1940s
1944 Navy Blue Pleated Slacks
1947 aqua blue summer slacks pants trousers 1940s women
1947 Aqua Blue Summer Slacks

Article Outline

    • 1940s Slacksuits
    • Winter Pants
    • 1940s Workwear: Pants, Overalls & Coveralls
    • Women’s 1940s Blue Jeans
    • Riding Jodhpurs
  • Shop 1940s Style Pants

1940s Slacksuits

The blending of slacks with workwear and leisurewear was most prevalent in the creation of slacksuits (pantsuits). Slacksuits referred to any kind of matching pant and shirt, vest or jacket. Because they were intended for home use and casual activities in warm weather, they could be freer in color selection. Pastel blue, pink, white, tan, as well as darker hues of emerald green, navy blue, and red all saw use.

Advertiser 1940s Pants History- Overalls, Jeans, Sailor, Siren Suits, Vintage Dancer

1942 teen's sleeveless vest and shirt-jacket with navy blue slacks
1942 Teen’s Sleeveless Vest and Shirt-Jacket with Navy Blue Slacks
1943 shirt-jackets slack suits
1943 Shirt-Jacket Slacksuits
1945 shirt and vest slacksuits
1945 Shirt and Vest Slacksuits

Slacksuit tops could be one of several styles:

1. A short sleeve button down shirt worn tucked into the waist.

2.  A short or long sleeve shirt-jacket with two hip pockets worn untucked, often in  two-tone color blocking (called the California style).

3. A cropped blouse with a tie knot.

4. A men’s style button down vest.

1943 "California style" two tone slacksuits womens pantsuits casual outfits

1943 “California style” Two-Tone Slacksuits

1940s Pants History- Overalls, Jeans, Sailor, Siren Suits, Vintage Dancer

Although slacksuits were sold as a matching set, many women used them as separates, mixing pants and tops with blouses, knit T-shirts, sweaters, and light jackets for unlimited outfits.

1945 shirt and shirt-jacket slacksuits
1945 Shirt and Shirt-Jacket Slacksuits
1946 casual slacksuits and playwear for teens
1946 Casual Slacksuits and Playwear for Teens

Winter Pants

In winter, especially very cold climates, women needed a pant that would keep her warm. Wool ski pants from the 1930s continued to be worn as winter pants, now with a optional straight leg with a hidden knit ankle cuff on the inside. They were made of a heavy wool, lined in a soft flannel or brushed cotton.  Brown, green, navy blue were the common colors.

1943 ski pants and jackets

1943 ski pants and jackets

Ski pants had the same fit as women’s slacks but had a flat front, side buttons, back pocket, and center pressed leg seam.

1944 ski or winter pants
1944 Ski or Winter Pants
1943 ski or winter pants
1943 Ski or Winter Pants

Besides wool ski pants, women indoors or in milder winter climates could wear corduroy pants or dressy wool slacks. See more fall and winter 1940s outfit ideas here.

1942 corduroy winter outfits
1942 corduroy winter outfits
1944 winter outfits with wool pants women 1940s
1944 Winter Outfits with Wool Pants

 

1940s Workwear: Pants, Overalls & Coveralls

1940s Rosie the Riveter coveralls

A Real Rosie Wearing Coveralls

The other style of women’s pants of the 1940s were the famous Rosie the Riveter coveralls. These were usually made of blue denim or heavyweight cotton canvas in brown, tan, or blue. The coveralls buttoned down the front middle to get in and out of, and were loose-fitting throughout.  They often had breast pockets to keep pens and small tools in. Both the long shirt sleeves and pants cuffs were tied tight around the wrists and ankles to keep them from being caught in heavy machinery.

1943 Working Pants, Overalls, and Coveralls

1943 Working Pants, Overalls, and Coveralls

Jumpsuits or ‘siren suits’, similar to coveralls, served another use during the war. Made of a soft flannel or lighter cotton, they were an ideal clothing item to wear over pajamas or a nightgown in case one needed to change quickly during an air raid. They zipped up the front to make them easy to put on, cuffed around the ankle, and came with hoodies to cover up hair. Hooded capes and coats were an even quicker coverup for air raids.

1940s jumpsuit overalls coveralls

Jumpsuit Pattern “Coverette”

Women’s 1940s overalls featured a bib front or two suspender-like straps that held up the pants, which were called pinafore style pants. Large slit pockets or a patch pocket on the front provided yet another place to hold things. Similar to play overalls, they were made of heavy denim, but with the same fitted design of the 1930s.

1943 heavy duty coveralls, pants, and overalls

1943 Heavy Duty Coveralls, Pants, and Overalls

Extra large pockets, often called Kangaroo pockets, appeared on some trousers and overalls. The size of the pocket meant women could put more things in them quickly and have their hands free to carry children to safety or hold tools on the job.  A multitasking woman in the 1940s saw practicality as more important than fashion.

Learn more about 1940s women’s workwear.

1940s women workwear 1943 pants, overalls, coveralls and overalls
1943 Pants, Overalls, and Coveralls
1949 work and casual outfits
1949 Workwear Outfits

 

After the war, women returned to their playtime overalls made of softer fabrics. In summer, teens wore their overalls without a shirt underneath. Otherwise, women wore a knit T-shirt or button up blouse with their overalls. The bibs on these overalls took on the Pinafore shape with modest sweetheart or squared neck coverage around the bust to the back, only exposing the neck and shoulders.

1940s casual overalls, 1944

1944 Casual Overalls Paired with a Striped T-Shirt, a White Blouse, and No Shirt (Gasp!)

New materials were also introduced, such as rayon or other synthetics, cotton twill, and chambray. Lighter tans and greys, solids, and stripes were part of these revived fashions, although the classic navy blue with white buttons never went out of style.

Learn more about the history of women’s overalls.

1940s Pants History- Overalls, Jeans, Sailor, Siren Suits, Vintage Dancer
1940s Pants History- Overalls, Jeans, Sailor, Siren Suits, Vintage Dancer

1940s Pants History- Overalls, Jeans, Sailor, Siren Suits, Vintage Dancer
1940s Pants History- Overalls, Jeans, Sailor, Siren Suits, Vintage Dancer

Women’s 1940s Blue Jeans

Blue jeans, called dungarees, were a necessary clothing item for laborious tasks. WWII made blue jeans more popular as working Rosies took to factories and Land Girls worked farms.

1940s rosie the riveter

Working Rosies in Men’s Blue Jeans

Men’s blue jeans had a loose fit, long crotch, and a wide rolled cuff. Women’s cut jeans had a slightly narrowed leg (that was still rather boxy), curved hip, and a side zipper. Some women’s versions had white buttons on the side. Others had contrast stitching around deep pockets.

1943 denim jeans with white side buttons
1943 denim jeans with white side buttons
1942 denim slacks pants
1942 denim slacks pants
1947 contrast stitching jeans
1947 Contrast Stitching Jeans

There were two big blue jeans brands in the 1940s: Levi’s and Lee. When Wrangler tried to enter the market, they turned to Rodeo, a growing entertainment sport to get the word out. Rodeo stars had near-Hollywood status — and it wasn’t just the cowboys. Women competed and won wearing Wrangler Jeans with its signature logo on the back pockets.

There were singing cowgirls too – entertainers on TV singing country ballads wearing a variety of Western dresses and blue jeans. Regular country folk wore blue jeans more often than city slickers, who only wore them while on vacation to Dude Ranches.

1940s Levis Jeans for Women Ad

1940s Levis Jeans for Women Ad

Western style blue jeans had a narrowed tapered leg, flat front with a seam, room for a western style belt, and cuffed or plain hem.

1948 western style jeans

1948 Western Style Jeans (Wrangler Style)

In 1948, Wrangler invented the front zip up jeans for women. Women didn’t like the new front zip, at least not until the 1950s.

Learn more about the history of blue jeans here and western clothing here.

It was the 1940s American teenager who adopted men’s jeans and made it part of her casual wardrobe, even in the city. She paired them with men’s button down shirts with rolled up sleeves, rolled pant cuffs, and a leather belt. Hmmm, isn’t this the same “boyfriend” fashion we have today? Yes, yes it is.

The rolled cuff jeans style continued well into the 1950s, mostly among teenagers but for women as well.

1940s Pants History- Overalls, Jeans, Sailor, Siren Suits, Vintage Dancer
1944 Teen Wearing Men’s Jeans and Oversized Shirt
1949 check shirt and rolled cuff jeans teenager fashion
1949 Check Shirt and Rolled Cuff Jeans
1947 teen jeans, long and rolled cuff
1947 Teen Jeans, Long and Rolled Cuff

1940s Casual Teeneger Costume: Denim rolled jeans, men's button down shirt, saddle shoes

1940s Casual Teenager Costume: Denim rolled jeans, men’s button down shirt, saddle shoes

Riding Jodhpurs

One unique kind of pant was the riding pant, called saddle pants, or their cousin the jodhpurs.  Women who rode horses, hiked, worked outdoors, or lived in the country were frequent wearers of riding pants both on the ranch and in town.

Jodhpurs are the funny pants with the wide thighs, an extra wide waistband, and a narrow long leg with inside saddle patches. Saddle pants were long and slender pants with inside knee patches. They could be shaped like slacks or western jeans.  As the decade moved into the 1950s, the pants continued to slim down in the hip and thigh. Wool was replaced by cotton twill and saddle patches almost disappeared.

1943 riding pants and jodhpurs
1943 Riding Pants and Jodhpurs
1944 riding outfits
1944 Riding Outfits

Read More

  • 1930s Women’s Trousers History
  • 1950s Pants Styles for Women
  • Teenage Fashion in the 1940s – Girls
  • 1940s Women’s Blouse and Top Styles
  • 1940s Ladies’ Workwear Clothes

Shop 1940s Style Pants

Nearly any wide leg pant with a high natural waist line will give you an instant 1940s look. There are handful of brands making reproduction 1940s dress slacks, overalls, and blue jeans. Winter pants are much harder to find. Here are some good options currently on the 1940s style pants shop page.

You can also sew a pair with one of these patterns.

1940s Pants History- Overalls, Jeans, Sailor, Siren Suits Tronjori Women High Waist Casual Wide Leg Long Palazzo Pants Trousers Regular Size  AT vintagedancer.com
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Tronjori Women High Waist Casual Wide Leg Long Palazzo Pants Trousers Regular Size
1940s Pants History- Overalls, Jeans, Sailor, Siren Suits RH1375 — 1930s-1940s Ladies Trousers sewing pattern  AT vintagedancer.com1940s Pants History- Overalls, Jeans, Sailor, Siren Suits, Vintage Dancer
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RH1375 — 1930s-1940s Ladies Trousers sewing pattern
1940s Pants History- Overalls, Jeans, Sailor, Siren Suits 1930s and 40S Classic High Waist Wide Leg Trousers In Red £65.00 AT vintagedancer.com
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1930s and 40S Classic High Waist Wide Leg Trousers In Red
1940s Pants History- Overalls, Jeans, Sailor, Siren Suits RH1036 — 1910s-1940s Ladies Cycling Knickerbockers sewing pattern  AT vintagedancer.com1940s Pants History- Overalls, Jeans, Sailor, Siren Suits, Vintage Dancer
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RH1036 — 1910s-1940s Ladies Cycling Knickerbockers sewing pattern
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Phase Eight Women Ishara Flannel Trousers
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1940s Pants History- Overalls, Jeans, Sailor, Siren Suits RH1425 — 1941 Lounging Pyjamas sewing pattern  AT vintagedancer.com
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RH1425 — 1941 Lounging Pyjamas sewing pattern
1940s Pants History- Overalls, Jeans, Sailor, Siren Suits Audrey Trousers in Black by The Seamstress of Bloomsbury | Authentic Vintage 1940s Style $69.95 AT vintagedancer.com
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Tronjori Women High Waist Casual Wide Leg Long Palazzo Pants Trousers
1940s Pants History- Overalls, Jeans, Sailor, Siren Suits Belle Poque Womens High Waisted Wide Leg Pants Button Decorated Casual Stretchy Trousers with Pockets  AT vintagedancer.com
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Unique Vintage 1940S Black Ginger Culottes
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Belle Poque Womens High Waisted Wide Leg Pants Button Decorated Casual Stretchy Trousers with Pockets
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30s 40s brown chalk stripe MARLENE TROUSERS wool cashmere garconne 1930 1940
1940s Pants History- Overalls, Jeans, Sailor, Siren Suits Black wool culottes with pockets $64.00 AT vintagedancer.com
Etsy
$64.00
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1940s Pants History- Overalls, Jeans, Sailor, Siren Suits Unique Vintage Blue Denim High Waist Ginger Jeans $68.00 AT vintagedancer.com
UniqueVintage
$68.00
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1940s Pants History- Overalls, Jeans, Sailor, Siren Suits     Organic cotton pants/1940s women trousers/1940s pants/Women High waist pants/1940s women slacks / 40s woman slacks $137.73 AT vintagedancer.com
Etsy
$137.73
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PhaseEight
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Phase Eight Women Ishara Flannel Trousers
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RocknRomanceVintage
£49.00
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Amazon
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HouseOfFoxy
£75.00
1940s Swing Trousers - Teal
1940s Pants History- Overalls, Jeans, Sailor, Siren Suits Vintage 1940s Pattern: Land Girl Dungarees Pants Playsuit & Cap - Multi-sizes $27.65 AT vintagedancer.com
Etsy
$27.65
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1940s Pants History- Overalls, Jeans, Sailor, Siren Suits Pants
Etsy
$147.00
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RocknRomanceVintage
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UniqueVintage
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Etsy
$99.50
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1940s Pants History- Overalls, Jeans, Sailor, Siren Suits The Sophia Plazzo Wide Leg Trousers in Wine Easy To Wear Vintage Inspired Style £39.00 AT vintagedancer.com
RocknRomanceVintage
£39.00
The Sophia Plazzo Wide Leg Trousers in Wine Easy To Wear Vintage Inspired Style
1940s Pants History- Overalls, Jeans, Sailor, Siren Suits pants
Etsy
$190.00
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Etsy
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Etsy
$280.82
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Etsy
$104.39
Black Betty 1940s dungarees
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AmazonUK
£44.99
Hell Bunny Ella May Denim Dungarees
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Amazon
MUXXN Womens Belt- Vintage Various Colors Basic Belt for Casual Formal Dress or Jeans
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Vintage 1930s 1940s Style UCLA Blue Gabardine Pants - size XSSMLXL
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$89.00
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Etsy
$131.61
Woman Western Trousers/Organic cotton pants/Western pants/Women western pants/High Waist Western Pants
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Etsy
$112.10
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AmazonUK
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Etsy
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Etsy
$158.78
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1940s Pants History- Overalls, Jeans, Sailor, Siren Suits Navy Sailor World War II Pin-Up Girl Theater Costume  AT vintagedancer.com
Amazon
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Vintage 1930s 1940s Style Metallic Sunburst Gabardine Pants - size XSSMLXL
1940s Pants History- Overalls, Jeans, Sailor, Siren Suits Harlow Wide-Leg Pants $118.00 AT vintagedancer.com
MadewellUS
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1940s Pants History- Overalls, Jeans, Sailor, Siren Suits     Vintage 1930s 1940s Style Black Gabardine Pants - size XSSMLXL $107.38 AT vintagedancer.com
Etsy
$107.38
Vintage 1930s 1940s Style Black Gabardine Pants - size XSSMLXL
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AmazonUK
Banned Apparel Party On Trousers
1940s Pants History- Overalls, Jeans, Sailor, Siren Suits Unique Vintage Plus Size Grey Belted High Waist Katharine Pants $78.00 AT vintagedancer.com
UniqueVintage
$78.00
Unique Vintage Plus Size Grey Belted High Waist Katharine Pants
1940s Pants History- Overalls, Jeans, Sailor, Siren Suits Zac  Rachel Crop Pants with Button Trim Detail $44.95 AT vintagedancer.com
Dressbarn
$44.95
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1940s Pants History- Overalls, Jeans, Sailor, Siren Suits Belle Poque Womens High Waisted Wide Leg Pants Button Decorated Casual Stretchy Trousers with Pockets  AT vintagedancer.com
Amazon
Belle Poque Womens High Waisted Wide Leg Pants Button Decorated Casual Stretchy Trousers with Pockets
1940s Pants History- Overalls, Jeans, Sailor, Siren Suits pants
Etsy
$129.00
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1940s Pants History- Overalls, Jeans, Sailor, Siren Suits Trousers
Etsy
$198.54
Trousers Aimee Marlenehose in vintage style
1940s Pants History- Overalls, Jeans, Sailor, Siren Suits Five Rock Poplin Short Sleeve Unlined Coveralls Regular Fit  AT vintagedancer.com
Amazon
Five Rock Poplin Short Sleeve Unlined Coveralls Regular Fit
1940s Pants History- Overalls, Jeans, Sailor, Siren Suits Rubies Official Land Army Girl Adult Costume - Small £27.60 AT vintagedancer.com
AmazonUK
£27.60
Rubies Official Land Army Girl Adult Costume - Small
1940s Pants History- Overalls, Jeans, Sailor, Siren Suits Unique Vintage Plus Size Blue Denim High Waist Ginger Jeans $25.00 AT vintagedancer.com
UniqueVintage
$25.00
Unique Vintage Plus Size Blue Denim High Waist Ginger Jeans
1940s Pants History- Overalls, Jeans, Sailor, Siren Suits Unique Vintage Grey Belted High Waist Katharine Pants $78.00 AT vintagedancer.com
UniqueVintage
$78.00
Unique Vintage Grey Belted High Waist Katharine Pants
1940s Pants History- Overalls, Jeans, Sailor, Siren Suits     Unisex High Waisted Gurkha Pants - 100% Cotton - 1950s Army Style Trousers - Buckle Adjustable - Tan Beige or Army Green - All Sizes $71.57 AT vintagedancer.com
Etsy
$71.57
Unisex High Waisted Gurkha Pants - 100% Cotton - 1950s Army Style Trousers - Buckle Adjustable - Tan Beige or Army Green - All Sizes
1940s Pants History- Overalls, Jeans, Sailor, Siren Suits Jodhpur Riding Breeches British Military Khaki Womens Fashion $44.99 AT vintagedancer.com
Etsy
$44.99
Jodhpur Riding Breeches British Military Khaki Womens Fashion
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