Yup Hanes are lovely. A pair were accidentally lefty behind and I tried them on very comfortable, that pair wore out after a long time, so two good points there, however quality is expensive though.
Have always been fascinated by the POW photos that show up on here! have always wondered how were the fem actors selected? did they ask for volunteers? Also how did the Germans allocate resources for this when they were strapped for war materials as it was? The lady wearing the venus out fit is nice although I don't care much for the neck choker (never liked anything like that around my neck)
And yes Hanes are nice! when I can get them in my size!
Many years ago I read the autobiography of Roberta Cowell, a famous early sex-change woman. She was in a POW camp and was recruited by her fellow prisoners because of her smaller body and "features". I suspect there were also some actual CDs in the camps who might well have volunteered. Female impersonation was a regular feature of English music halls.
I think the POWs did a superb job looking so good as women with what they had It could not have been easy staying in male mode between rehearsals whilst maintaining feminine waistline, hair style and nails Lucy
at least on their meagre rations the slim waist would be easier to maintain. long nails would require a let-off from digging the escape tunnel. hairdressers would be harder to come by than barbers, just grow hair and hope. parachute silk for dresses wold be at a premium.
I had similar questions as Sara Michelle, so I did a little research and found this : https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5573743/British-soldiers-pictured-performing-plays-prisoner-war-camps.html
My great uncle was a POW in Germany and described the conditions as hellish: starvation, slave labor, beatings, lice. I wonder why that camp was different.
I had an uncle who was in a POW camp after the Battle of the Bulge. Before being liberated he met other prisoners who had been treated very badly. Fortunately for him,the tide of battle turned quickly once weather cleared up enough for the allies to dominate the skies and Uncle Dan was only a prisoner for about 2 months, But during that time they were treated harshly. Jews, by the way, were culled out immediately and sent to slave labor camps.
I suspect lots depended on the commandant of the camp. Not everyone got into Col Klink's camp. If we poke around looking for POW camp shows we eventually find German prisoners doing the same thing.
It could be your great uncle was not an officer Men had to work officers did not In all the POW theatre pictures I have seen the cast were fficers Lucy
I would love to personally spearhead the movement to Bring Back Chokers. (of course, I'm talking about the fashion accessory - NOT making a political comment!)
For an excellent portrayal of a transgender soldier becoming the darling of a POW camp, read James Clavell's 'King Rat'. A British soldier in a Japanese POW camp plays a woman in a production, decides he likes it, lives as Betty full time, becomes the camp sweetheart, finds a boyfriend...but then the camp is liberated.
Fantastic cartoon! What was the original?
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Yup Hanes are lovely. A pair were accidentally lefty behind and I tried them on very comfortable, that pair wore out after a long time, so two good points there, however quality is expensive though.
ReplyDeleteHave always been fascinated by the POW photos that show up on here! have always wondered how were the fem actors selected? did they ask for volunteers? Also how did the Germans allocate resources for this when they were strapped for war materials as it was?
ReplyDeleteThe lady wearing the venus out fit is nice although I don't care much for the neck choker (never liked anything like that around my neck)
And yes Hanes are nice! when I can get them in my size!
Many years ago I read the autobiography of Roberta Cowell, a famous early sex-change woman. She was in a POW camp and was recruited by her fellow prisoners because of her smaller body and "features". I suspect there were also some actual CDs in the camps who might well have volunteered. Female impersonation was a regular feature of English music halls.
DeleteI think the POWs did a superb job looking so good as women with what they had
ReplyDeleteIt could not have been easy staying in male mode between rehearsals whilst maintaining feminine waistline, hair style and nails
Lucy
at least on their meagre rations the slim waist would be easier to maintain. long nails would require a let-off from digging the escape tunnel. hairdressers would be harder to come by than barbers, just grow hair and hope. parachute silk for dresses wold be at a premium.
DeleteI had similar questions as Sara Michelle, so I did a little research and found this :
ReplyDeletehttps://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5573743/British-soldiers-pictured-performing-plays-prisoner-war-camps.html
My great uncle was a POW in Germany and described the conditions as hellish: starvation, slave labor, beatings, lice. I wonder why that camp was different.
ReplyDeleteI had an uncle who was in a POW camp after the Battle of the Bulge. Before being liberated he met other prisoners who had been treated very badly. Fortunately for him,the tide of battle turned quickly once weather cleared up enough for the allies to dominate the skies and Uncle Dan was only a prisoner for about 2 months, But during that time they were treated harshly. Jews, by the way, were culled out immediately and sent to slave labor camps.
DeleteI suspect lots depended on the commandant of the camp. Not everyone got into Col Klink's camp. If we poke around looking for POW camp shows we eventually find German prisoners doing the same thing.
It could be your great uncle was not an officer
DeleteMen had to work officers did not
In all the POW theatre pictures I have seen the cast were fficers
Lucy
I would love to personally spearhead the movement to Bring Back Chokers. (of course, I'm talking about the fashion accessory - NOT making a political comment!)
ReplyDeleteIf you like chokers, then wear them!
DeleteBe a fashion leader.
Everything old is new again--especially in the fashion world.
Velma
For an excellent portrayal of a transgender soldier becoming the darling of a POW camp, read James Clavell's 'King Rat'. A British soldier in a Japanese POW camp plays a woman in a production, decides he likes it, lives as Betty full time, becomes the camp sweetheart, finds a boyfriend...but then the camp is liberated.
ReplyDeleteRead 'King Rat' by James Clavell for a description of femulating in a Japanese POW camp in WW2.
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