My girlfriend is just starting on this costume, so I've been neck deep in research as well. I've been surprised at how little information actually exists about it. It's such a simple costume, but with so little reference out there I figured we could share information we find to help out future costumers.
To start off with, let's have a reference photo...for research and swooning purposes.
Now that, that is out of the way let's break it down.
Hair
Obviously she has a pony tail and bangs/fringe, but more interestingly, is that she doesn't have a visible hair tie. In the picture above, it seems her own hair has been wrapped around the hair tie and pinned in place. (Which my girlfriend assures me is actually something that some women do)
Shirt
As confirmed by the costume designer, the screen used shirt was from Marks and Spencer. It seems to be a seasonal item (at least in that color) and is now out of stock 5 years later. The closest substitute then would be an Olive Drab women's babydoll tee. (Possibly ribbed depending on the depth of the ribs)
Here's and example of such a shirt with a Marines logo on it:
Womens Olive Drab Marines Babydoll Tshirt | Contoured Women's Military T-shirt
Belt
The belt is a LC-2 tactical webbed belt. (I went through more images of belts than I care to recall to find that) with a black plastic closure.
The color shifts a bit depending on the lighting and color correction, but I'd say it's most likely Tan or a very worn Olive Drab. As these are usually bought through military surplus dealers, it wouldn't be unlikely to find one of these worn down enough to lighten the color up.
Here's an example of the belt in Olive Drab: Individual Equipment Belt (Pistol Belt) LC2 - $3.99 : BearStar Surplus & Supply, Military Goods and Surplus at a Sensible Price
Pants
The original pants were from 7 for All Mankind, though the exact style from the show is now discontinued, they have an updated pair that looks damn near the same:
The Skinny In High Shine Leather-Like Black | 7 For All Mankind
A cheaper alternative would simply be some sort of wet-look/shiny black skinny jeans or jeggings.
Boots
This is where things get harder. The costume designer can't remember the brand of shoe or where she got them, so here's what we do know:
They are black women's calf-length combat-inspired boots with a single buckle on the side near the top. There are 16 eyelets on each side of the boot for laces. (32 eyelets per boot)
For now, it's best just to find something "close enough," but if anyone has any ideas of what these things might actually be, feel free to share the wealth.
THE Pouch
I'm not sure I've seen anyone pick up on this before, but Jenny has this pouch on the back of her belt throughout the entire episode. I didn't notice it until rewatching the episode last night with my girlfriend and we both just looked at each other when we noticed it during one of the few times she's running away from camera.
This is the best shot I managed to find showing what this pouch looks like. I have found similar pouches but nothing that is both tan (Or possibly olive drab), in that shape and size, and has a black buckle on it.
So, who here knows about vintage pouches? What could this thing be? Shovel pouch? Medic pouch? Utility pouch? I have found things VERY close to this pouch, but the real thing escapes me.
So if you can help fill in any of the blanks on this costume or provide some better alternatives to the stuff I've proposed, feel free to share.
Let's make it as easy as possible for Jennies everywhere to suit up!
-Nick
To start off with, let's have a reference photo...for research and swooning purposes.
Now that, that is out of the way let's break it down.
Hair
Obviously she has a pony tail and bangs/fringe, but more interestingly, is that she doesn't have a visible hair tie. In the picture above, it seems her own hair has been wrapped around the hair tie and pinned in place. (Which my girlfriend assures me is actually something that some women do)
Shirt
As confirmed by the costume designer, the screen used shirt was from Marks and Spencer. It seems to be a seasonal item (at least in that color) and is now out of stock 5 years later. The closest substitute then would be an Olive Drab women's babydoll tee. (Possibly ribbed depending on the depth of the ribs)
Here's and example of such a shirt with a Marines logo on it:
Womens Olive Drab Marines Babydoll Tshirt | Contoured Women's Military T-shirt
Belt
The belt is a LC-2 tactical webbed belt. (I went through more images of belts than I care to recall to find that) with a black plastic closure.
The color shifts a bit depending on the lighting and color correction, but I'd say it's most likely Tan or a very worn Olive Drab. As these are usually bought through military surplus dealers, it wouldn't be unlikely to find one of these worn down enough to lighten the color up.
Here's an example of the belt in Olive Drab: Individual Equipment Belt (Pistol Belt) LC2 - $3.99 : BearStar Surplus & Supply, Military Goods and Surplus at a Sensible Price
Pants
The original pants were from 7 for All Mankind, though the exact style from the show is now discontinued, they have an updated pair that looks damn near the same:
The Skinny In High Shine Leather-Like Black | 7 For All Mankind
A cheaper alternative would simply be some sort of wet-look/shiny black skinny jeans or jeggings.
Boots
This is where things get harder. The costume designer can't remember the brand of shoe or where she got them, so here's what we do know:
They are black women's calf-length combat-inspired boots with a single buckle on the side near the top. There are 16 eyelets on each side of the boot for laces. (32 eyelets per boot)
For now, it's best just to find something "close enough," but if anyone has any ideas of what these things might actually be, feel free to share the wealth.
THE Pouch
I'm not sure I've seen anyone pick up on this before, but Jenny has this pouch on the back of her belt throughout the entire episode. I didn't notice it until rewatching the episode last night with my girlfriend and we both just looked at each other when we noticed it during one of the few times she's running away from camera.
This is the best shot I managed to find showing what this pouch looks like. I have found similar pouches but nothing that is both tan (Or possibly olive drab), in that shape and size, and has a black buckle on it.
So, who here knows about vintage pouches? What could this thing be? Shovel pouch? Medic pouch? Utility pouch? I have found things VERY close to this pouch, but the real thing escapes me.
So if you can help fill in any of the blanks on this costume or provide some better alternatives to the stuff I've proposed, feel free to share.
Let's make it as easy as possible for Jennies everywhere to suit up!
-Nick
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