bigbrother690
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For years and years I've been very interested in the very short-sleeve style of T-shirt you see on WWII service members, Marlon Brando, and the like. References:
https://maritime.org/pres/potrack/pots.htm
https://img.posterlounge.co.uk/images/big/1870228.jpg
https://media.newyorker.com/photos/5ac3a6d7fcbcc5334fdfad94/master/pass/571109_r31901.jpg
https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/a73c...at&fit=max&s=6def5b687b07c9db1810438fe32119da
I've found nothing pre-made that's cut like this for men today (I even tried women's cuts which did somewhat well, but failed in certain parts.) My best approximation is a style of Uniqlo T-shirt that fits well and I roll the sleeves. I had my tailor try fixing the roll, and then just shortening the sleeves, and neither worked out well.
Do you know anyone who might make these today?
There are a few WWII repro vendors who make these but they're usually very expensive and sold overseas from me:
and aren't available in the usual spectrum of T-shirt colors available today (I'd like different grays, black, etc. in addition to white.)
Thanks all!
https://maritime.org/pres/potrack/pots.htm
https://49fe30bb3aa7406c16dc-5c968119d095dc32d807923c59347cc2.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/2013.150.202_1.jpg
https://img.posterlounge.co.uk/images/big/1870228.jpg
https://media.newyorker.com/photos/5ac3a6d7fcbcc5334fdfad94/master/pass/571109_r31901.jpg
https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/a73c...at&fit=max&s=6def5b687b07c9db1810438fe32119da
I've found nothing pre-made that's cut like this for men today (I even tried women's cuts which did somewhat well, but failed in certain parts.) My best approximation is a style of Uniqlo T-shirt that fits well and I roll the sleeves. I had my tailor try fixing the roll, and then just shortening the sleeves, and neither worked out well.
Do you know anyone who might make these today?
There are a few WWII repro vendors who make these but they're usually very expensive and sold overseas from me:
U.S. Navy :: Plain
For those who appreciate the fine details and quality of a vintage garment, and therefore the absolute authenticity of a high-end reproduction, the Eastman US Navy T is sure to delight; this is the definitive, design-classic, basic white T of all time.
www.eastmanleather.com
and aren't available in the usual spectrum of T-shirt colors available today (I'd like different grays, black, etc. in addition to white.)
Thanks all!