The material used for British battle dress was really prickly - a real badger's **** experience.The army version was bad, the RAF was a bit softer, but not that much. I can't remember why I ever wore Army battledress, it might have been for a film - just the feeling of being very uncomfortable in it - but I had a set of the RAF kit for working in the garden in my teens - no idea where it came from. Being 5ft 5inches tall I am/was about the right height - not the right shape but that can be adjusted.

The US uniforms were, apparently much better quality cloth, and the tailoring was much smarter.

The RAF 'boys' used to spend hours on their uniforms, pressing and sewing in the creases, even removing a pocket or pockets from the trousers, I think, as it spoilt the look. This was not for the benefit of the force but for wearing when going out to dances at any opportunity.

I am sure I have a book somewhere, on British service dress, which gives the basic plan of the various different uniform garments, plus all the details of the buttons, belts etc. I am sure it would be far more comfortable to have a replica garment made up in a good fabric if you could find something similar - there must be similar books for those who are interested in such details for film, reenactor wear or just pure interest.