US REPRO WWII OD LADIES WOOL JACKET
In stock
- SKU
- 18548200
- Style
- Dress Jacket, Jacket, Wool
Description
The US Repro WWII OD Ladies Wool Jacket is a faithful reproduction of the iconic Women's Army Corps (WAC) service coat worn by American servicewomen during the Second World War. Tailored in classic olive drab with gold-tone US eagle buttons, shoulder straps, and twin flapped chest pockets, it captures the unmistakable silhouette of 1940s military dress — and it sells to a surprisingly broad mix of customers, from WWII reenactors and living-history groups to vintage-fashion shoppers, theatrical and film wardrobe departments, and collectors of military Americana.
For your reenactor and collector customers, this jacket is the centerpiece of an authentic WAC impression, period-correct down to the lapel shape, button placement, and cuff banding. For your fashion-leaning shoppers, it doubles as a heritage statement piece that pairs effortlessly with denim, midi skirts, or wide-leg trousers — military surplus styling continues to trend, and pieces with genuine wartime DNA are exactly what dress-up dressers are after. Stocking a single, versatile SKU that crosses both categories makes this an easy-to-merchandise addition to any tactical, surplus, or vintage-leaning storefront.
Period-Correct Details
- Authentic WAC silhouette with notched lapels, fitted waist, and straight hem just below the hip
- Five gold-tone front buttons embossed with the US Great Seal eagle, plus matching buttons on the chest pocket flaps and shoulder straps
- Functional shoulder straps (epaulettes) for displaying rank insignia
- Two flapped chest pockets and two lower welt pockets for a clean dress-uniform look
- Banded cuffs with reinforced trim detail
- Fully lined interior for a smooth fit over a blouse or shirt
Construction & Materials
- Shell: 80% polyester / 20% viscose woven blend with the dry hand and matte finish of vintage service wool
- Lining: 100% polyester for easy on/off and durable wear
- Color: Olive Drab (OD), the official WWII US Army service shade
- Tailored ladies' cut — fitted through the bust and waist for a true 1940s service-coat shape
Who It's For
Aim this jacket at WWII reenactors and living-history portrayers building a WAC, ANC, or home-front impression; vintage and rockabilly shoppers who love 1940s tailoring; theater, dance, and film productions sourcing wardrobe; Veterans Day and Memorial Day commemorations; and military-history enthusiasts who want a wearable piece of period Americana. It's a strong year-round seller that spikes around major WWII anniversaries, Halloween, and remembrance events.