US Wings Shirt

Ghos7a55assin · Post by **Ghos7a55assin** » Thu Jun 24, 2004 8:18 am

I was looking for a bullwhip, but clicked a link to USWings.com instead. I perused the Indy Jacket area, but then decided to look at the khakis, and I saw their "Adventure Gear" khaki shirt. They have the pleated pockets and epaulets, so its more like an the L.L. Bean shirt. It is also military fit, so it will fit more like Indy's in the movies and the Noel Howard shirt. Any opinions?

http://www.uswings.com/khakis.asp#USWKShirt

Ray

ob1al · Post by **ob1al** » Thu Jun 24, 2004 8:26 am

It doesn't have the pleats above and below the pockets like the Indy shirt.

Still, it looks like a nice shirt and a good option.

Indiana Texas-girl · Post by **Indiana Texas-girl** » Thu Jun 24, 2004 8:31 am

Did I read once that it's a heavier weight material? Anyone knowledgable enough to answer my question, please pop in.

binkmeisterRick · Post by **binkmeisterRick** » Thu Jun 24, 2004 9:20 am

That's just like the vintage military "Indy" shirt I found for a buck! So maybe I am right in thinking that it truly IS Indy "vintage!"

Pyroxene · Post by **Pyroxene** » Thu Jun 24, 2004 9:43 am

Indiana Texas-girl wrote:Did I read once that it's a heavier weight material? Anyone knowledgable enough to answer my question, please pop in.

I think Michaelson has said that the shirt is very form fitting and quite hot to wear.....I think.

Post by **Michaelson** » Thu Jun 24, 2004 10:02 am

Correct. It's a heavy cotton twill that for cooler weather is great, BUT, when washed and put in a dryer, it shrinks terribly, so if you buy one, be sure to order a larger size, and line dry only. Have to say, the shirt is tougher than nails, and well worth consideration, but not for warm weather, and not for the detail oriented fan. Regards. Michaelson

Swindiana · Post by **Swindiana** » Thu Jun 24, 2004 10:35 pm

It also comes with the inverted type of pleats on the pockets, correct?

Regards,
Swindiana

Post by **Michaelson** » Mon Jun 28, 2004 2:40 pm

Correct. Regards. Michaelson

Ghos7a55assin · Post by **Ghos7a55assin** » Tue Jun 29, 2004 2:07 am

Ohhh.....this may be dumb but I just found out what epaulets are for. I must be showing my age....They're for making sure stuff doesn't slide off your shoulders, like a backpack (or MKVII) strap.

Continent · Post by **Continent** » Wed Jun 30, 2004 6:03 pm

Mass Army Navy sells the same shirts as well as the same safari jacket that US Wings offers, except the weight of the material is listed in ounces. I don't recall the exact figures but I do remember that the shirt was more than twice as heavy as the jacket.

Between the trim fit, possible shrinkage, and inverted pocket pleats, it seems that the L.L. Bean shirt is the better buy. I bought one and I couldn't be happier.