size does matter
(2009-04-29)
The aertex BD blouse is a very odd fit for me. I am normally a 44L so ordered a 46 (no long sizes available) to have a little bit of room at the top. But it was too small across the shoulders in the front yet not the back. Just a wierd cut. It seemed that it needs more fabric width about 4" down from the neck on the front and from the sleeve seam on the left to the sleeve seam on the right. So I returned it for a 48 thinking it would be better but is was pretty much the same fit. I will try a 50 giving it one last try.
As for the midwar KD trousers, I originally ordered a 40 as that is my size but they were really a size too small. I exchanged them for a 42 and the 42 fits fine. The top of the trousers goes to about 2 inches above the navel so they are proper for wear with a BD blouse. The two front straps have quality buckles with prongs that insert through real round buttonholes unlike the similarly constructed KD shorts that WPG sells that merely have friction held buckles. Quality of construction is high although I had to reattach a few of the buttons that were poorly sewn. I wish that they came with extra buttons as I eventually will loose one as the rough edge of the holes in the buttons cuts the thread easily. Jerry should sell a KD repair housewife kit that includes proper sewing thread and replacement buttons. It is hard to match the tan khaki at the sewing store! Jerry has two shades of KD and these are made of the tanner shade of my bushjacket and early war KD trousers rather than the orangey shade of the KD SD tunic and KD shorts.
As for the midwar KD trousers, I originally ordered a 40 as that is my size but they were really a size too small. I exchanged them for a 42 and the 42 fits fine. The top of the trousers goes to about 2 inches above the navel so they are proper for wear with a BD blouse. The two front straps have quality buckles with prongs that insert through real round buttonholes unlike the similarly constructed KD shorts that WPG sells that merely have friction held buckles. Quality of construction is high although I had to reattach a few of the buttons that were poorly sewn. I wish that they came with extra buttons as I eventually will loose one as the rough edge of the holes in the buttons cuts the thread easily. Jerry should sell a KD repair housewife kit that includes proper sewing thread and replacement buttons. It is hard to match the tan khaki at the sewing store! Jerry has two shades of KD and these are made of the tanner shade of my bushjacket and early war KD trousers rather than the orangey shade of the KD SD tunic and KD shorts.
Jungle Greens
(2009-04-23)
Very good kit. Aertex is spot on and very comfortable to wear. Trouser sizes are a bit wonky, but they still fit. Seems like they are one size down from what the label says, but no matter. Shipping was expensive, but fast.
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