Men’s and boys’ wear: jackets, blazers and trousers

Men’s & Youths’ Civilian Clothing and Boys’ Civilian Clothing (in respect of which Purchase Tax is Chargeable) of the following Descriptions:

Jacket (excluding blouse type and blazer unlined or saddle lined).

Not to be double breasted. Not to have:

• more than three pockets.
• more than three buttons.
• metal or leather buttons.
• slits, cuffs or buttons on the sleeves.
• half belt.
• fancy back.
• slide fastener [zipper]
• patch pocket.
• raised seams.

Blazer (unlined or saddle lined).

Not to be double-breasted. Not to have:

• more than three pockets.
• more than three buttons.
• metal or leather buttons.
• slits, cuffs, or buttons on the sleeves.
• half belt.
• fancy back.
• slide fastener [zipper].

Waistcoat.

Not to be double-breasted. Not to have:

• more than two pockets.
• more than five buttons.
• collar.
• back strap.
• chain hole.
• raised seams.
• slide fastener [zipper].

Trousers.

To have plain trouser bottoms with a maximum width (circumference) of 19 ins. at the bottom. Not to have:

• more than three pockets.
• pocket flaps.
• permanent turn-ups.
• leather trouser bottoms.
• pleats.
• side straps or back strap.
• self-belt.
• extension waistband.
• elastic in waistband [rubber was scarce and needed for the war effort].
• rubber or fabric device (other than belt loops) in trousers for maintaining them in position.
• raised seams.
• slide fastener [zipper].