Okayyyyy.... so I see no one has got the info I need here. But fortunately I don't want to give up on this since I previously purchased the special sequin fabric and gloves from the costumer's group a while back. Im posting here what Ive found as sort of a "checklist" in case others want to create this costume. Once I am done constructing it I will post my in progress and finished pix. [Edit: All is well now...see below messages :thumbsup]
[Edit: I am creating the promotional tour dress - Blue bodice with sequin lapel and the red/white skirt as seen in this still:
http://blog.costumesinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/uso2.jpg]
Generic "shopping" list:
Fabric: Red, white and blue satin; special sequin farbic (for the lapel)
1) R/W/B - Casa Collection Satin from JoAnn's fabric *I couldn't find red from Casa so I was okay with going with the "costume satin" for the red and white skirt panels.
satin*: Shop | Joann.com
2) Sequin fabric - best match is from a place in Los Angeles, CA (USA) but I dont know the name. One of the gals on the costumers group did a bulk order and we purchased from/through her to include the gloves. [Edit: It is from Fiesta Fabrics in LA but ordering can be difficult as they are a bulk order warehouse. If you search for other options (the gals have and haven't found a better place) it has to be 5mm or 3/16" sequins on a stretchy metallic fabric. It is just easier to get on the costumer group and getting in on an order. Message the lady below to join the group]
3) Buckram - or stiff material to make the hat.
4) Petticoat netting - to add a little body for the skirt, this piece can be optional.
Shoes: Silver and glitter "dancing" shoes - I bought mine from here:
Sparkling Glitter Upper Dance Shoes Ballroom Latin Shoes for Women More Colors - US$ 17.99
Notions and extras:
1) Three 2" silver stars - one for the hat, two for the lapel. [Edit: 2.5" stars, available here:
https://www.laughinglizards.com/checkout_success.php]
2) 48 star flag - optional
3) Wrights red binding tape - the edging of the petticoat. [Edit: Extra wide double fold binding tape; satin if price is not a problem]
4) [Edit: Nude fishnet nylons -
http://www.amazon.com/Capezio-Fishn...rel&qlEnable=1&ie=UTF8&qid=1308261211&sr=1-2]
5) [Edit: Gloves - White Satin gloves - 15" 8 button length]
Patterns:
1) Several gals used the Simplicity 3784 pattern and modified it.
2) Skirt - drafted pattern was made by the group but I remember enough that I think I can make it with a little bit of math and sewing knowledge
3) Red cumberbund - also drafted by the group..should be rather easy to create a pattern
4) Hat - rather easy (I hope) construction if you have the right sequin fabric
5) Lapel - another drafted pattern from the group..going to give it a try
Here is what I found still useful:
Captain America USO Girl - CLOTHING
Anaria's Costumes - Star Wars, Sci-Fi and Comic-Book Costuming
Kay Dee Costumes - Captain America USO Dancing Girls
Captain America USO Girl