Sunday, April 18, 2010

Ahoy Sailor!



This winter, I found a set of sailor uniforms at auction that belonged to a service man who served on the USS Mattaponi during WWII. Nothing can beat a cute pair of vintage sailor pants. They looked awfully small at the time but when I got them home and put them on they fit perfect. One thing I love about vintage sailor pants is the waist.... it's completely adjustable and can be made to fit tighter or looser. I always have that problem with my pants, when the hips fit the waist is to big.



Align CenterHistory of the USS Mattaponi:
The Mattaponi was a fuel ship which served in the United States Navy during World War II, periodically during the 1950s, and in the Vietnam War. She was the only U.S. Navy ship named for the Mattaponi River in eastern Virginia. The ship was decommissioned in 1970 and sold for scrap metal in 1973.



The Outfit:
Perfect for a chilly Spring day!
Vintage WWII wool sailor pants
Fluff Sailor girl T-shirt
1940's Bakelite bracelets



I did eventually do my hair today too..... I call them lazy rolls with a rolled bang!




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22 comments:

  1. ZootsuitmamaSunday, April 18, 2010 at 4:51:00 PM EDT

    Very cute! I remember those pants and having some back in the eighties. Great find!
    Zootsuitmama

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  2. Mosquito Head MadchenSunday, April 18, 2010 at 4:56:00 PM EDT

    i've been looking for a pair of those for a long time but i've never been so lucky... "new" sailor pants do not fit as well as real ones (I mean, vintage) but they seem to be so expensive...

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  3. art deco dameSunday, April 18, 2010 at 5:19:00 PM EDT

    adorable!

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  4. Miss Lottie LouSunday, April 18, 2010 at 5:56:00 PM EDT

    So cute!! You look awesome :)
    Lottie x

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  5. MickSunday, April 18, 2010 at 7:22:00 PM EDT

    Haha that last pin up picture! Your to cute : )

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  6. Stefanie ValentineSunday, April 18, 2010 at 7:30:00 PM EDT

    Hawt! Those trousers are so cute, i'd love to find a pair like that! The fit is perfect on you xx

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  7. MaggiSunday, April 18, 2010 at 8:38:00 PM EDT

    Those pants are fab, they look great on you!

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  8. AlyssaSunday, April 18, 2010 at 9:45:00 PM EDT

    Sailor pants are so flattering, I adore them. How great that yours have a history!

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  9. Welcome to DeluxeVilleSunday, April 18, 2010 at 10:24:00 PM EDT

    Thanks everyone for stopping by!

    Hmmmm....Does this mean I should do more outfit posts??? :)

    MaryDeluxe

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  10. karaxcupcakeSunday, April 18, 2010 at 10:30:00 PM EDT

    very cute! i love the shirt to go along with the pants. you have the best style!

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  11. Welcome to DeluxeVilleSunday, April 18, 2010 at 10:35:00 PM EDT

    Kara......now only if I can find a fella that thinks that too! I hope you're having better luck then me!

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  12. JohnMonday, April 19, 2010 at 12:03:00 AM EDT

    Lookin' good!! Nice find, Shipmate! A pair of wedgies and you're set.

    Cheers!!

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  13. B-b-b-ettyMonday, April 19, 2010 at 12:55:00 AM EDT

    Lovely!

    I got a pair of new sailor pants, but they look old. Oh so comfy!

    I found a set with vintage sailor theme on flick, almost 800 pics i think! Still haven't seen them all yet

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  14. Andi B. GoodeMonday, April 19, 2010 at 6:52:00 AM EDT

    Those pants are amazing!! You look great. I'm not going to pretend I'm not rather a bit jealous ;]
    -Andi x

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  15. Miss CherryBubblesMonday, April 19, 2010 at 11:07:00 AM EDT

    What a cute outfit! And the "lazy rolls" look lovely :)

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  16. AmyMonday, April 19, 2010 at 2:57:00 PM EDT

    oooh now those are definitely cool!

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  17. Sara In AZTuesday, April 20, 2010 at 12:13:00 PM EDT

    I think your sailor pants are really fantastic - you look great!

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  18. Miss LizTuesday, April 20, 2010 at 12:33:00 PM EDT

    You look adorable!! I've been on the hunt for sailor pants but I just can't justify paying upwards of $150 for a pair of pants. I keep hoping i'll get lucky and a flea market or something.

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  19. LizzyTuesday, April 20, 2010 at 1:07:00 PM EDT

    Ohhhhhhh!! those pants are amazing!! Lucky girl!!!!!!!

    They fit great!! and love the shirt too.

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  20. ElizabethTuesday, April 20, 2010 at 5:12:00 PM EDT

    Check military surplus stores - I just found a great pair of sailor dungarees at my local military surplus store.

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  21. Welcome to DeluxeVilleTuesday, April 20, 2010 at 10:51:00 PM EDT

    Lizabeth.... That's a great idea for a place to look! It's been years since I've been in a military store but I do remember seeing lots of uniforms the last time I was in one!

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  22. UnknownWednesday, May 12, 2010 at 9:22:00 PM EDT

    I live on a base in Virginia where they stored all the old ships. Ohmygawd it was so creepy, you could hear them creaking and the water hitting the hull.

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