Army White Mess, All-White Mess, and Evening White Mess Uniforms—Female

Skirts

a. The all-white mess uniform skirt is a white knee-length skirt, with a one-panel front and four-panel back of straight design, with a waistband and a zipper closure on the left side. b. The white mess skirt is a black knee-length skirt, with a one-panel front and a four-panel back of straight design, with a waistband and a zipper closure on the left side. c. The white evening mess skirt is a black full-length skirt,…

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Army White Mess, All-White Mess, and Evening White Mess Uniforms—Female

Jacket, Army white mess

a. Old version. The jacket is single breasted with a natural-waist length and a shawl-type collar. It has a two-piece front, and a two-panel back. The front pieces have three 20-ligne buttons on each side, and the shoulders have two loops for the attachment of shoulder boards. Each sleeve has a band of white braid, 1⁄2 inch in width, with the lower edge of the band 3 inches from the bottom of the sleeve. (1)…

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Army White Mess, All-White Mess, and Evening White Mess Uniforms—Female

Materials

a. White jacket and skirt. (1) Polyester and rayon blend fabric in gabardine weave, 6– or 8–ounce weight, Army white. (2) Texturized polyester serge, 6.5–ounce weight, Army white. b. Black skirt, knee and full length. (1) Wool tropical, 8.5–ounce weight, Army black shade 149. (2) Polyester and wool blend fabric in tropical weave, 10–ounce weight, Army black shade 332.

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Army White Mess, All-White Mess, and Evening White Mess Uniforms—Female

Composition

There are three variations to the Army white mess uniform. a. The Army white mess uniform comprises the Army white jacket, the Army black knee-length skirt, the black cummerbund, and the formal white blouse with black dress neck tab (see fig 23–1). [1] b. The Army all-white mess uniform comprises the Army white jacket, the Army white knee-length mess skirt, white cummerbund, and the formal white blouse with black dress neck tab (see fig 23–2).…

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Army White Mess, All-White Mess, and Evening White Mess Uniforms—Female

Authorization for wear

a. The Army white mess, all-white mess, and evening white mess uniforms are authorized for wear by all female personnel. Personnel normally wear these uniforms from April to October, except in clothing zones I and II, where they may wear them year-round (see CTA 50–900). b. There are two versions of the Army white jacket. The older version of the jacket is authorized for wear by officers only. The newer version of the jacket is…

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Army White Mess and Evening Mess Uniforms—Male

General guidelines

Personnel may wear the black dress gloves when wearing the black all-weather coat with these uniforms. Personnel may wear the white gloves with the basic uniform. The black oxford shoes with black socks are the only authorized footwear for these uniforms. For further reading on the AR670-1 army compliant guide, check out the website buttons above. Be sure to read all about our top 10 lists, such as the top 10 AR670-1 compliant sunglasses or…

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Army White Mess and Evening Mess Uniforms—Male

Items normally worn with the Army white mess and evening mess uniforms

a. Accessories (1) Buttons (para 27–4). (2) Cape (officers only) (para 27–6c). (3) Coat, black, all weather (para 27–8). (4) Cuff links and studs. (a) Gold (white mess only) (para 27–10b(2)). (b) White (white evening mess only) (para 27–10b(1)). (5) Gloves. (a) Black, leather, unisex, dress (only when the black all-weather coat is worn) (para 27–12b). (b) White, dress (para 27–12c). (6) Headgear, cap, service white (para 18–8). (7) Neckties. (a) Black, bow (white mess…

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