UNIFORMS

	THE KIWI CLUB
The Kiwi Club is an organization of present and former stewardesses and flight attendants of American Airlines, Trans World Airlines and other airlines acquired by, or merged with American Airlines.

The navy blue wool double breasted jacket has a matching long skirt with a zipper on the stewardess' left side and a pleat on each lower side in the back. The uniform is worn with a matching navy hat, light blue short sleeved man-tailored shirt, man's black wide tie, and black lace up shoes with military heel.

The jacket is a dark blue serge with lapels, and (3) buttons on each sleeve. There is one button to close the front and a pocket on each lower side of the bodice with a pocket flap and a pocket on the left bodice without a flap. The jacket has an embroidered triangle at the bottom of each wing on the back. The matching skirt with side zipper has a box pleat in back, featuring the same triangle embroidering. Skirt length is several inches below the knee. The original dark red silk blouse had long sleeves, dark blue stud-type buttons, and a self-bow tie. The duplication in the Traveling Collection is short-sleeved in a polyester blend material. The dark navy matching hat is an overseas style cap. Shoes are black lace up style with military heel.

The navy blue gabardine jacket, with (6) buttons, has (3) buttons on each sleeve and wing flaps on each side of the bodice. The matching navy blue skirt has gores and was worn at the knee. In this photo the white blouse is worn inside the jacket collar with a navy grosgrain ribbon tied in a bow at the neck of the collar. The hat was a plain matching navy overseas style cap. Shoes were a pump style with a semi-thick heel.

This Palm Beach/British Tan summer uniform has a tightly fitted jacket without a collar and a single row of buttons in the front. There are breast flaps on either side of the bodice. The matching skirt has (8) gores and is slightly flared at the bottom. The blouse has short sleeves and an open-notched collar. The overseas cap has a white insert. The brown and white spectator-style pumps have a semi thick 2 1/2 inch heel.

The navy blue jacket is without a collar and has (3) buttons in the front and long sleeves. The matching navy skirt with knife pleats is long, depicting the skirt length style in the late 1940's. The white short sleeved blouse a a split point collar. The matching navy overseas cap is plain and shoes are dark navy pumps with a higher and thinner heel than previous styles.

This navy blue jacket has (4) buttons in the front and 3/4 length sleeves. The matching skirt is below the knee in length and has a single pleat in the back. The blouse has short sleeves and an open notched collar. The navy blue overseas style cap has a white insert. Shoes are dark navy high heeled pumps with a narrow heel.

The powder blue jacket has 3/4 length sleeves and (4) buttons in the front. The matching skirt is just below the knee in length with a single pleat in the back. The white short sleeved blouse has an open notched collar. The powder blue overseas style cap has a white insert. Shoes are dark navy high heeled pumps with a narrow heel.

The powder blue jacket has (3) buttons forming a triangle and the matching powder blue skirt is slightly flared at the bottom. The matching beret, or mushroom style hat, features white piping and the AA Logo Pin is worn in the front center of the hat. The white cotton single point blouse has short sleeves. Navy blue "spike" style high heeled pumps are worn with the uniform.

Like the summer version, this navy blue uniform has (3) buttons forming a triangle. The matching navy skirt is slightly flared at the bottom, and the white single point collar blouse has short sleeves. The beret, or mushroom style hat, is navy with white piping and the AA Logo Pin is worn in the front center of the hat. Shoes are navy high heeled pumps with a narrow heel (spikes).

The Sea Island Blue uniform was worn in the summer. The stylish Pillbox hat features a gold American Airlines Insignia worn in the front center of the hat. The semi-fitted, double breasted jacket falls just below the waist and has eight buttons and 3/4 length sleeves. The skirt is just below the knee and has a wide panel in the front. The white blouse shown here has a triangle cut out at the neckline and is made of a crinkly fabric. There were slight changes in fabric for this summer uniform involving plastic buttons instead of the covered and a smoother fabric. A different blouse was also introduced with this uniform, which was a smooth cotton blend fabric without the triangle cut out and had short sleeves. The changes, it has been noted, had to do with wearability and comfort. All of these items are part of the collection, either in the Traveling or Archival Collections.

The navy blue uniform was worn in the winter. The stylish Pillbox hat features a gold American Airlines Insignia worn in the front center of the hat. The semi-fitted, double breasted jacket falls just below the waist and has eight buttons and 3/4 length sleeves. The skirt is just below the knee and has a wide panel in the front. The white blouse shown here has a triangle cut out at the neckline and is made of a crinkly fabric. A different blouse was introduced with this uniform, which was a smooth cotton blend fabric without the triangle cut out and had short sleeves. The change, it has been noted, had to do with wearability and comfort. Both style blouses are available with the Traveling Collection.

1934-1937

First American Airlines Uniform

Shown here is one of the (3) dress selections available with this uniform. This red double knit dress could be worn with or without the red, white and blue striped vinyl belt. The dress had a cowl neckline, short sleeves and was worn above the knee. The boots shown in this picture are not the original style. Currently, the only pair is in The Kiwi Club's Archives Collection. The original shoes were low-heeled white patent leather with a small chain across the top. Optional regulation red, white & blue patterned bows could be worn in the hair.

Shown here is the second of the (3) dress selections available with the American Beauty Collection. This white double knit dress could be worn with or without the red, white and blue striped vinyl belt. The dress had a cowl neckline, short sleeves and was worn above the knee. The original shoes were low-heeled white patent leather with a small chain across the top. Optional regulation red, white & blue patterned bows could be worn in the hair.

Shown here is the third of the (3) dress selections available with the American Beauty Collection. This navy double knit dress could be worn with or without the red, white and blue striped vinyl belt. The dress had a cowl neckline, short sleeves and was worn above the knee. The boots shown in this picture are not the original style. Currently, the only pair is in The Kiwi Club's Archives Collection. The original shoes were low-heeled white patent leather with a small chain across the top. Optional regulation red, white & blue patterned bows could be worn in the hair. White wrist length gloves with a fishnet cutout style could be worn with any of the three uniforms.

The first uniform shown of the Americana Collection is the "Ameri-clan Plaid." The plaid winter uniform is made of wool and features a weskit (or vest), and a skirt that could be as high as (3) inches above the knee. The long white tunic blouse can be worn plain or with a ruffled or plain ascot. Hosiery is dark opaque navy pantyhose, and the regulation shoes are navy leather with red trim and heel. The optional "Frontier Fur" hat (inset) can be worn with the plaid all weather "coachman" coat. Other accessories for the Americana Collection include a plaid cape for the coachman coat, winter boots and a plaid scarf and plaid barrettes.

The second uniform shown in the Americana Collection is red, with a red, white and blue elastic waistband." The red uniform is a double knit and features a weskit (or vest), and a skirt that could be as high as (3) inches above the knee. The long white tunic blouse can be worn plain or with a ruffled or plain ascot. Hosiery is dark opaque navy pantyhose, and the regulation shoes are navy leather with red trim and heel. An optional "Frontier Fur" hat can be worn with the plaid all weather "coachman" coat. Other accessories for the Americana Collection include a plaid cape for the coachman coat, winter boots and a plaid scarf and plaid barrettes.

The third uniform shown in the Americana Collection is navy, with a red, white and blue elastic waistband." The navy uniform is a double knit and features a weskit (or vest), and a skirt that could be as high as (3) inches above the knee. The long white tunic blouse can be worn plain or with a ruffled or plain ascot. Hosiery is dark opaque navy pantyhose, and the regulation shoes are navy leather with red trim and heel. An optional "Frontier Fur" hat can be worn with the plaid all weather "coachman" coat. Other accessories for the Americana Collection include a plaid cape for the coachman coat, winter boots and a plaid scarf and plaid barrettes.

Shown here is the navy dress, one of (3) color choices in the American Field Flowers Collection. The dress is trimmed with a wide band of white at the neckline, at the hemline and as an accent on the yoke. Later, the yoke was replaced by a more comfortable short sleeve style. The A-line style mini-skirt length dress is several inches above the knee. The dress can be worn with an optional navy blue jacket with white trim. When the jacket is not worn, optional navy blue bell bottom style pants with an elastic waist can be worn under the dress. The optional red, white and blue scarf could be worn with any color choice of uniform.

Shown here is the white dress, one of (3) color choices in the American Field Flowers Collection. The dress is trimmed with a wide band of navy at the neckline, at the hemline and as an accent on the yoke. Later, the yoke was replaced by a more comfortable short sleeve style. The A-line style mini-skirt length dress is several inches above the knee. The dress can be worn with an optional white jacket with navy trim. When the jacket is not worn, optional white bell bottom style pants (shown here), with an elastic waist can be worn under the dress. The optional red, white and blue scarf could be worn with any color choice of uniform.

Shown here is the red dress, one of (3) color choices in the American Field Flowers Collection. The dress is trimmed with a wide band of white at the neckline, at the hemline and as an accent on the yoke. Later, the yoke was replaced by a more comfortable short sleeve style. The A-line style mini-skirt length dress is several inches above the knee. The dress can be worn with an optional red jacket with white trim. When the jacket is not worn, optional red bell bottom style pants with an elastic waist can be worn under the dress. The optional red, white and blue scarf can be worn with any color choice of uniform.

The first of (4) uniform options in the Bill Blass American Classic Collection features a navy blue blazer with BB Initial Buttons in gold, and red bell bottom pants. The red, white and blue tattersall blouse comes in either long or short sleeves and has a wide collar. Shown here is the optional red, white and blue checked Bill Blass Signature scarf. Shoes were a classic dress loafer in navy with a tongue, or a navy shoe with a high vamp. The shoe can have gold or silver trim.

The second of (4) uniform options in the Bill Blass American Classic Collection features a navy blue blazer with BB Initial Buttons in gold, and a navy skirt with an inverted pleat in front. The white blouse has long sleeves and and an attached tie. Shown here is the optional red ribbed sleeveless sweater vest. Shoes were a classic dress loafer in navy with a tongue, or a navy shoe with a high vamp. The shoe can have gold or silver trim.

The third of (4) uniform options in the Bill Blass American Classic Collection features a navy blue blazer with BB Initial Buttons in gold, and navy and white checked bell bottom pants. The white blouse has long sleeves and an attached tie. Shown here are the optional blue or red (inset) ribbed sleeveless sweater vests. Shoes were a classic dress loafer in navy with a tongue, or a navy shoe with a high vamp. The shoe can have gold or silver trim.

The fourth of (4) uniform options in the Bill Blass American Classic Collection features a short sleeved dress with a dropped waist. The top portion of the dress is a navy and white check and the bottom portion is solid navy. The dress can be worn with or without the navy jacket. When the jacket is worn, the collar of the dress is worn over the collar of the jacket. An optional thin navy leather belt can be worn with the dress. Shoes were a classic dress loafer in navy with a tongue, or a navy shoe with a high vamp. The shoe can have gold or silver trim.

1967-1969

This the first of (4) uniform options in this updated collection. The navy blue polyester blend jacket has (2) gold buttons with the AA Eagle Logo on the front and (2) on each sleeve. The red vest has (5) of the same buttons. The long or short sleeved tattersall blouse and the navy blue skirt return with this collection. Shoe options include a dress shoe in navy matte or patent leather with a business-like look with closed heel, a classic dress loafer with a high vamp, or a pump.

This the second of (4) uniform options in this updated collection. The navy blue polyester blend short sleeved dress has (6) gold buttons with the AA Eagle Logo on the front and (2) on each bodice pocket. Shoe options include a dress shoe in navy matte or patent leather with a business-like look with closed heel, a classic dress loafer with a high vamp, or a pump.

This the third of (4) uniform options in this updated collection. The navy blue polyester blend jacket has (2) gold buttons with the AA Eagle Logo on the front and (2) on each sleeve. The navy blue vest has (5) of the same buttons. The long or short sleeved tattersall blouse and red bell bottom pants return with this collection. The red, white and blue checked scarf no longer has a Designer Signature. Also available with this collection is a long or short sleeved white cotton blouse with long collar and a detached long tie of the same fabric. Shoe options include a dress shoe in navy matte or patent leather with a business-like look with closed heel, a classic dress loafer with a high vamp, or a pump.

This the fourth of (4) uniform options in this updated collection. The navy and white checked overblouse could be worn only in the summer. The optional blue and white check matching belt is shown here. This option could only be worn with the navy blue bell bottom pants. Shoe options include a dress shoe in navy matte or patent leather with a business-like look with closed heel, a classic dress loafer with a high vamp, or a pump.

This ankle-length uniform muumuu with tan background had a navy, orange, green and white floral pattern. This uniform was worn only on the mainland-Hawaii routes.

This is the first of (3) selections available in the next uniform collection. The navy blue blazer is a wool blend and has red lining. The buttons feature the AA Logo. The matching skirt, worn at or just below the knee has a fold in the front. Blouse options with this uniform include a blue and white striped long or short sleeved blouse with a white "Peter Pan Style" collar - with an optional matching tie - or a creme colored long or short sleeved polyester blouse with embossed eagles in the design - and an optional matching long tie. The creme blouse has either a roll or normal collar. Optional vests are red or navy with (4) AA Logo buttons. The optional navy belt features a navy oval medallion in front, trimmed with gold and has a gold eagle in the center. Approved shoes with this collection are a navy blue pump

This is the second of (3) selections available in the next uniform collection. Shown here is a wool blend "V" neckline jumper. The navy blue blazer is a wool blend and has red lining. The buttons feature the AA Logo. Blouse options with this jumper include a blue and white striped long or short sleeved blouse with a white "Peter Pan Style" collar - with an optional matching tie - or a creme colored long or short sleeved polyester blouse with embossed eagles in the design - and an optional matching long tie. The creme blouse has either a roll or normal collar. The optional navy belt features a navy oval medallion in front, trimmed with gold and has a gold eagle in the center. The navy scarves with red and white striped design came in assorted sizes and could be worn with any of the uniforms. Approved shoes with this collection are a navy blue pump.

This is the third of (3) selections available in the next uniform collection. The navy blue blazer is a wool blend and has red lining. The buttons feature the AA Logo. Shown here are the matching navy pants and vest with (4) gold AA Logo buttons. Blouse options with this uniform include a blue and white striped long or short sleeved blouse with a white "Peter Pan Style" collar - with an optional matching tie - or a creme colored long or short sleeved polyester blouse with embossed eagles in the design - and an optional matching long tie. The creme blouse has either a roll or normal collar. Optional vests are red or navy with (4) AA Logo buttons. The optional navy belt features a navy oval medallion in front, trimmed with gold and has a gold eagle in the center. The scarves with navy background and red and white stripes came in assorted sizes and could be worn with any of the uniforms. Approved shoes with this collection are a navy blue pump.

On flights between the Mainland and Hawaii only female flight attendants wore this long muumuu with a side slit. The background was navy with a red and white floral pattern. The muumuu is worn with either a red or navy obi sash. An optional matching floral jacket can be worn with the muumuu. Other optional items include a small floral piece for the hair, or a matching lei. Shoes can be navy or red pumps (high or low) to match the colors in the muumuu.

This uniform came with many options for individuality. The first combination shown here is a dark navy blue jacket with a gray and navy diagonal stripe on each sleeve and one pewter color button with the AA Logo to close the front and two smaller buttons of the same style on each sleeve. The matching skirt had a single pleat in the back, which later changed to the option of (2) pleats. Shown here is the short sleeved gray tuxedo style blouse and the navy blue vest with the pewter color AA Logo buttons forming a "V" in the front. The optional navy blue Fedora style hat had the same gray and navy ribbon stripe and could be worn on International routes. The scarf is oblong with a gray, navy, white and red pattern and a solid navy border with red pin-striping and American Airlines printed in red. The thin navy leather belt has a navy medallion style buckle with the AA Eagle Logo and edges trimmed in gray. Shoes were a navy blue or black pump.

Another option in this collection was the navy blue dress with a jewel style neckline. The slightly puffed short sleeves had the same gray and navy diagonal stripe as the jacket. The wide leather belt is navy with a rectangular shaped eagle buckle. The large square scarf has a gray, navy, white and red pattern with navy border and American Airlines printed in red. Shoes are navy or black pumps.

A second dress in this collection is a navy blue coatdress style with (6) pewter color buttons with the AA Logo. The short sleeves have the same gray and navy diagonal stripe as the jacket. The wide belt is a matching navy fabric . Shoes are navy or black pumps.

Shown here is the navy blue vest with pewter color buttons forming a "V", worn with matching navy blue pants with pleats. The gray short sleeved blouse is with hidden buttons. The neckline adornment is one of many that were permitted with the collection, using the regulation red, white, blue and gray patterned scarf. Shoes are navy or black pumps

Shown here are two of the sweater options with the collection Shown under the navy blue jacket is the red double breasted sweater with navy trim and stripes on the sleeves at the wrist, and navy buttons. The white tuxedo style blouse is also shown here, and comes in either long or short sleeves. The oblong patterned scarf is tied in a bow under the collar. The navy cardigan sweater shown in the inset features gray stripes on the sleeves at the wrist and navy buttons. A third sweater with the collection is a bolero style with a navy pattern on the solid red background, and is trimmed with navy.

1977-1980

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