a. The Army blue mess uniform comprises the Army blue jacket, the Army blue knee-length skirt, the formal white blouse with black dress neck tab, and the black cummerbund (see figs 25â1 and 25â2). [1] [2] b. The Army blue evening mess uniform comprises the Army blue jacket, the Army blue full-length skirt, the formal white blouse with black dress neck tab, and the black cummerbund (see fig 25â3). [3]
The Army blue mess and blue evening mess uniforms are authorized for year-round wear by all female personnel.
Personnel may wear the black dress gloves, black scarf, and the AG 489 cold-weather cap when wearing the black all- weather coat. Personnel may wear white gloves with the basic uniforms. The black oxford shoes with black socks are the only authorized footwear for these uniforms. (See paras 28â10d and 28â19 for information on lapel facing. See para 28â10e for information on color of ornamentation and branch insignia for detailed officers.)
a. Accessories. (1) Buttons (para 27â4). (2) Cape (officers only) (para 27â6c). (3) Coat, black, all-weather (para 27â8). (4) Cuff links and studs. (a) Gold (blue mess only) (para 27â10b(2)). (b) White (blue evening mess only) (para 27â10b(1)). (5) Gloves. (a) Black, leather, unisex, dress (only when the black all-weather coat is worn) (para 27â12b). (b) White, dress (para 27â12c). (6) Headgear. (a) Cap, service, blue (para 20â8). (b) Cap, cold weather, AG 489 (para…
a. Design. The cummerbund will be made from a commercial design. It is made of silk or satin material, with four or five pleats running the entire length of the cummerbund. b. Wear. All male personnel are authorized to wear the black cummerbund with the Army blue mess uniform. The cummerbund will be made of the same material as the bow tie, and it is worn with the pleats facing down.
a. Design. The vest will be made from an approved specification or pattern. b. General description. The white vest is single breasted, cut low, with a rolling collar and pointed bottom, and fastened with three detachable, extra small white buttons. c. Wear. The white vest is worn with the Army blue evening mess uniform.
As an option, all officers are authorized to wear the Army blue cape instead of the black all-weather coat when wearing the Army blue mess and blue evening mess uniforms after duty hours. Enlisted personnel may not wear the cape. (See para 27â6c for design and wear policy.)
a. The Army blue service cap is the authorized headgear for wear with the Army blue mess and evening mess uniforms. (See para 20â8 for a complete description.) b. Personnel are not required to wear headgear with the Army blue mess and evening mess uniforms to evening social events.
a. Design. The trousers will be made from an approved specification or pattern. b. General description. The blue trousers are cut along the lines of civilian dress trousers, with a high waist and without pleats, cuffs, or hip pockets. Personnel will wear only the high-waisted trousers with these uniforms. Suspenders are authorized for wear, but they may not be visible when worn. (See para 24â4b, above, for additional information on the trousers.) c. Trouser leg…
a. Semiformal. A commercial, white, long-sleeved semiformal dress shirt with a soft bosom, French cuffs, and a standard turndown collar is worn with the Army blue mess uniform. b. Formal. A commercial, white, long-sleeved formal dress shirt with a stiff bosom, French cuffs, and a wing-type collar is worn with the Army blue evening mess uniform.