AR 670-1: 17-3. Occasions for wear

17-3. Occasions for wear

a. All-purpose wear. The female blue mess/evening mess uniform is authorized for wear on and off duty, on and

off the installation, unless restricted by the commander. The female blue mess/evening mess uniform is not intended for wear as an all-purpose uniform. The female blue mess uniform is worn for black-tie functions and corresponds to a civilian tuxedo. The blue evening mess uniform is the most formal uniform worn by Army personnel and corresponds to the civilian “white tie and tails.”

b. Approved wear. The female blue mess/evening mess uniform is prescribed for year-round wear for all female

Soldiers, unless otherwise directed by the commander. Soldiers may wear variations of the female blue mess/evening mess uniform:

(1) On duty when prescribed by the local commander.

(2) At social functions of a general or official nature, held after retreat, and while in transit to and from such

functions.

(3) At private, formal dinners or other social functions, held after retreat.

c. Restrictions on wear.

(1) Soldiers may not wear the female blue mess/evening mess uniform for commercial travel per paragraph 3–7b

through c.

(2) Personnel may not wear the female blue mess/evening mess uniform in off-post establishments that primarily

sell alcohol for consumption on the premises. If the off-post establishment sells alcohol and food for consumption on the premises, Soldiers may not wear the female blue mess uniform if their activities in the establishment center on the drinking of alcohol.

(3) Commanders may further restrict wear of the blue mess/evening mess uniform per paragraphs 2–6, 2–7a, and

2–7b.