WWII Reenacting for Women
If you are new to reenacting or interested in starting, below you will find a guide to putting together a your first cosume or "impression", as well as some frequently asked questions, and other helpful information. You should ultimately try to find a unit and contact them before buying anything, especially if you're interested in doing a military impression, since this is just a guide, and many units have their own regulations and requirements for uniform specifications. Some units are more particular than others, and will require that you wear appropriate gear for a specific year and campaign, while others allow you to wear anything that was issued during the war.
WWII Clothing and Uniform Guide - this area will cover both 1940's civilian clothing as well as military uniforms when it is complete.
WWII Insignia - still under construction
1940s Fashion Trends - Some general information about fashion in the 1940s
Frequently Asked Questions For New Reenactors - click here if you are looking to join a unit or just getting started in the hobby.
Reenacting Hints and Tips for Women - If you've been in the hobby, you may find something of interest as well as for new reenactor.
Reproduction Paperwork / Products for use and research - Coming Soon!
Fox Trot and Jitterbug Steps - Coming Soon!
Links to website and yahoo! groups about women reenactors and WWII reenacting in general :
- The Paperdolls - women's unit that does a number of international impressions
- US Military Women Historical Impressions - one of the best US military women's reenacting units in the Mid Atlantic region
- German DRK unit Based in Western PA / Ohio area - (you may have to swim through some guys stuff on the website to find the women's info, but it's there)
- American Women's Historical Military Services of WWII A Yahoo! Group for Women Reenactors interested in US women's reenacting
- 301st Field Hospital- Michigan based Mid West Unit that's a working field hospital, that requires at a minimum First Aid training and a desire to do tacticals.
(remove the nospam on the email address to contact)
(want to add your unit? email me at wwii@womeninwwii.com)