Rare Style 1940s Lace Up Sailor Trousers - Vintage WWII Australian Navy Wool Gabardine Corset Sailor Pants High Waists Belled Hems - Choose Your Size!

♛Ahoy! New style alert!!! What's unique about this pair of our 1940s Royal Australian Navy trousers is that they have a killer extra detail you won't find on the others: that rear lace-up waistline! Plus, many if not all have very early labels (1940, 1941), a tendency to pre-date our regular style WWII sailors.

So you get a rare pair of ca. WWII era pure wool twill/serge in a deep inky navy blue that will last not just a lifetime, but lifetimes plural. For less than you'd pay for a mid-range pair of denim jeans, you get something that wears like steel and that is a true-blue piece of history. 

We got the ENTIRE time capsule collection, so if you want them, we are the exclusive place to get them. ;)

Note: the pair shown is an EXAMPLE of what we are selling. They may differ slightly from each other in very minor aspects, such as presence/absence of interior labels, cardboard tags, etc. Some are dated inside (i.e. 1940, 1941, etc.), so cool. And some have small inked size notations inside their waistband, not seen from exterior. All are the same uniform style from the same collection/era.

•mega high waist
•button front panel 
•cool interior hidden pockets on either side as shown
•thick rear cotton corset-style lacing
•classic flared legs with very dramatic belled hems
•smart and stylish wartime beauty
•partially lined with the ticking/hickory stripe cotton fabric as shown

Wonderful paired with a snug sweater, a cropped jacket, or a little tee-shirt. For the price you'd pay for a midrange pair of jeans, you get something that's high quality AND a historical collectible.

Our shop partner acquired the ENTIRE time capsule collection, and we are the exclusive place to get them.

Important note: these were originally cis men's military-issued uniform pants. So these uniform pieces were originally intended for the "typically male" body type. Very curvaceous figures should size up to fit their hips and booty, and then have the waist tailored down to suit.

Note: the original sizes found on these trousers are often inaccurate. Disregard. We have carefully measured each pair and corrected sizing as needed.

♛Measurements

READ CAREFULLY BEFORE ORDERING! Do ~NOT~ go by your natural waist size or your jeans size. Go by your HIGH waist measurement.

Here is how to get your best fit. Note the extra long RISE of 16 1/2" -- that is the distance from the center crotch of pants measured straight up with a measuring tape to where the top rim of the trouser's waistband sits. Find this spot on yourself, bring the tape up 16 1/2", then use the tape to take the circumference of your body. That's your "high waist." Allow a little wiggle room for breathing and ease as these have very little give/stretch and you do not want a skin-tight waistband.

In other words, many of us need to "size up" to fit the high-hitting waistband.

Always double-check to make sure the hips on your corresponding high waist size will fit you. The hips would be difficult to alter to make them larger, so if you need more room it's better to order a larger waist size and then have this waist tailored to fit you. 

If you need a longer inseam piece, be sure to order one marked LONG in the menu. They have less than 1" additional hem allowance.

There are no returns, exchanges, or cancellations on these, including for size issues. If you have additional questions let's address these before you purchase. We've helped hundreds of folks find the right pair.

All measurements are approximate, rim to rim, with the waistband held firmly flat, tight, and taut:

Size 32

HIGH Waist 32"

Hips to 41"/42"

Inseam 30"

Front rise about 16 1/2"

Size 33

HIGH Waist about 33"

Hips to about 41"/snug 42"

Inseam about 30"

Front rise about about 16 1/2"

LONG Inseam Size 33

HIGH Waist 33"

Hips to 42"/snug 43"

Inseam about 31"/32"+

Front rise about 16 1/2"

Size 34

HIGH Waist 34"

Hips to 42"/snug 43"

Inseam 30" to 31"

Front rise about 16 1/2"

LONG Inseam Size 34

HIGH Waist 34"

Hips to 42"/snug 43"

Inseam 31"/32"+

Front rise about 16 1/2"

Size 35

HIGH Waist 35"

Hips to 43"/snug 44 "

Inseam about 30"

Front rise about 16 1/2"

LONG Inseam Size 35

HIGH Waist 35"

Hips to 43"/snug 44"

Inseam 31"/32"+

Front rise about 16 1/2"

♛Condition

Deadstock/unworn collectibles from the WWII era. Most are in great shape.

There's always the rare potential for some inconsequential imperfection such as a tiny hole or two, easy to darn or to ignore. We make every effort to cull out pieces with blatant issues, but do note their age.

They've been in storage for decades. We lint roll, then package for protection. Dry cleaning or hand-washing in Woolite or similar recommended.

Please respect the fact that these WWII uniform pieces are now nearly 85 years old, so the thread holding the buttons on is also exactly that old. Consider reinforcing this old thread so you don't lose any of the cool original buttons. Buttonholes and fabric will grow less stiff with use, much like breaking in a new pair of jeans. 

To keep pricing down and the process straightforward on this high demand item in our shop, these are sold as-is with no warranties. They are priced well below what we might ask for a pair of unworn 1940s WWII trousers. 

The bank of unsolicited reviews and client photos on Etsy will give you a great idea of the quality of our military collection. It's truly like nothing you can find on the racks today.

Once they're gone from our shop, they're gone forever!

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Our pieces are true vintage with a history and a past life, not newly made reproductions. Please be familiar with vintage clothing and read over our shop policies before purchasing. We are happy to answer any questions you might have to help you with online purchasing.