Be sure to check out the latest posting, "Christmas Colors" in my companion blog, Union Suit Fans in the Limelight.

 Boys will be Boys 

Yes, when it comes to underwear, boys will be boys even when they're wearing their union suits. Two of my boys wear union suits while my youngest son prefers two piece "super hero" thermal underwear.

After my last "Pilgrim" posting, Clem of "da Bronx" sent along some photos of boys' vintage union suits...

"Chris:  It struck me that this is where guy’s love of union suits may begin: as boys!!"

 

Fully Equipped for Cold Weather
Boy's Winter Clothes
From the Inside Out

 
Carter's Vintage Boys'
Union Suit Ad from YesterYear

Happy Thanksgiving, Pilgrims!

This pair of boy’s long johns, sporting a neutral oatmeal color, is a great fit for a Shaker Peg Rack especially for the fall and winter months. This ribbed union suit is a cotton / wool blend has “mother of Pearl” buttons as well as attractive detailed stitching.

The brand name “Pilgrim” was used by Sears and Roebuck, Inc. to advertise and mark boys' clothing articles back in the day. It was first introduced in their 1905 Catalog for socks and underwear advertising. During the 1920's and 30’s, union suits became very popular especially in the winter months because central heating was uncommon. This union suit or “long john’s” made for boys was added to the Pilgrim line during this time-frame and the one-piece underwear had buttons all the way up the front and a one button rear flap. Other items under this name were also incorporated and included long and BVD style underwear, shirts, hats, pajamas, ties and socks. 

Boy's Vintage Union Suit

So How Do You Assessorize Your Union Suit?  

With Overalls?

Maybe with Shorts and a Guitar?

With Trousers and Braces?

Pants and Shoes for a 
Stroll Down the Highway?

With Exercise Equipment?

How about with a Cowboy Hat
and Spiffy Socks?

Perhaps With a Pillow
for a Good Night's Sleep?

With Pants and Boots
  for a Photo Shoot?  
                                                                                                                                                                                      

                                                                                               

  

Or Outfitted, Just to Look Cool?!

Send me your "assessorized" 

union suit photos and I will post 

with these cutting edge dudes:

cayersnd@gmail.com

Added November 15, 2022:

Take a Look at my Companion Blog for a Review of the 1954 MGM Classic Musical, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers.