From the Urban Dictionary

Definition of a Union Suit:

Literally, a Onesie. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise!

Used in sentences:

Jenna: My dad's wearing a Union Suit!

Brendon: Isn't that just a onesie?

Jenna: Yeah LMAO

I've always thought a onesie had built-in feet such as that which an infant or small child would wear. To me, Union suits are worn barefoot or with socks. But, the younger generation likes to call union suits, "onesies." Whatever.... Chris

You can actually purchase this mug on Urban Dictionary. If you buy one, send me a photo of you 

drinking coffee or tea in it while wearing your "onesie."

Hello, Union Suit Fans. I've posted another Trivia Question for you to answer on my companion blog, Union Suit Fans in the Limelight. Switch over and help Sarahjane Blum, owner of New York's Grapefruit Moon Gallery. Take a look and help answer whether this illustration is of a 1940's Hollywood actress: 

Hey, Union Suiters: I am going fishing for a week or two. In the meantime work on this TV Trivia: From what show is this shot taken, and who is the man standing there in only his Union Suit?

Added June 1, 2022: Several of you figured out portions of this TV trivia scene (see the comments below). This photo is taken from ABC's television show, Bewitched, in 1965 starring Dick York as Darrin. He's the man in the brown suit who "magically" exchanges clothes with his client and the Policeman (Dick Balduzzi) who is writing him a ticket for parking next to a fire hydrant and for indecent exposure, running around outside in his underwear! The cop ends up in his union suit. 

And, yes, that is Marion Lorne as Samantha's bumbling relative, Aunt Clara (one of my most favorites). She caused the underwear chaos. Here are some more classic scenes:  

Check out Daily Motion and other streaming services to see the entire show: 

            Bewitched + "The Very Informal Dress"

Also, I will leave you this, courtesy of my pal, Clem. 

How about it Union Suit Fans?
Are you particular about your underwear?
Union Suit manufacturers are having 
"End of the Season" sales so now might be
a good time to stock up on Union Suits!

Watch for more One-Piece-er Posts in a couple of weeks ....Chris.

This past Thursday, May 4, 2022, marked the 6th Anniversary of Union Suit Fan. 

Yes, it's been 72 months since we dipped our toe into the world of Union Suits. That first ripple affect created a tidal wave of shared fun, photos, history, and news about all things buttoned up, buttoned down and buttoned in the rear. I've been privileged to have met many warm and comfortable folks over this time and and had the honor of  introducing them to you. You've seen them and me stripped down to our essentials. Articles and photos have brought historic and contemporary underwear, the long, one-piece kind.

This blog and my companion blog, Union Suit Fans in the Limelight would not be successful without your devotion and input to our warm and comfortable subject. There's plenty more to come. I look forward to you and your underwear in the coming days. All the best, Chris.

Hy Hintermeister's The Boy and His Grandpa for May

Like Coach Les in the last posting, the kid's grandpa wears his union suit in all seasons, year around too.

My Octogenarian Friend, a Long Time Long Underwear Wearer 

Coach Les, who makes his home in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S., may tribute his longevity to the comfort and warmth he enjoys by wearing long underwear, both union suits and two piece thermals. This octogenarian and I, both long underwear fans, have been emailing for several years now. I've wanted to feature his story in pictures for some time, so was very pleased when he acquiesced. 

You see, he doesn't just talk about wearing long underwear, he walks the talk by wearing union suits and long thermal two piece underwear year round, 24/7. 

And, he doesn't let grass grow under his feet! 

That's right, Coach Les stays busy traveling, appearing on local television, conducting travel shows on stage, overseeing monthly dance events, and playing the piano!

Recently, he traveled to Vermont to purchase a very special chair, referred to as the "Vermont Folk Rocker."  He tells me it is "ultra comfortable with flexible panels strung through the frame with 5/16 nylon rope. It feels like an upholstered seat rather than solid wood." His chair is made of red oak. Beautiful!

On particularly cold days in the northeast, Coach Les will layer up in his underwear. The coach sports not one but two union suits as seen in the photos below:

He is shown below sporting a gray union suit although his preference is typically white underwear: 

And here he is in his two piece thermal underwear: 

Thanks, Les. Here's to many more years... Chris

The End