Originally Posted by
The Oberon
Ah yes, new uniform and gender discrimination. Due to fabric shortages, the then new T63 was issued in dribs and drabs. It was rumoured that SROs at Wittering said "Due to material shortages, WRAF skirts will be held up until SNCOs without trousers have been satisfied"
Part of an Admiralty signal allegedly sent during a wartime shortage of navy blue serge uniform material:
...Therefore, and in view of the above, all Wrens clothing is to be held up until the needs of the sea going man have been satisfied.