Formal Wear

[littleowensmommy]

Could an active duty Navy officer wear his mess dress uniform in lieu of a tux on formal night?

Kathy

 

[encmerk]

My DH wanted to wear his dress uniform too. I have heard of others doing this. By the way I saw that you are in the suffolk area. WE live in California now, but I am from Chesapeake. Right now we are wishing that we could be a little closer to home. But as far as your question I was just planning on taking his suit. I am interested if any one esle has done so though.

 

[kcashner]

We have seen several military people in their dress uniforms on formal nights. If he wants to pack and bring it, it is certainly appropriate. Guys also wear anything from a sports coat and tie to suit to tux.

 

[lbgraves]

I would certainly think that it would be very nice for him to wear this on formal night. It will make a wonderful family picture & I would bet that he will get alot of positive attention...even from Mickey.

 

[kidsmom]

I think it's wonderful he would want to wear his dress uniform. It also gives us an opportunity to thank him (and you) for his service to our country.

 

[miller2470]

Hi! I too am from Chesapeake, VA...Deep Creek area to be exact. We are now in the Portsmouth area, really close to Chesapeake Square Mall-Western Branch area. We are going on the Wonder May15th and our friends just got back and they saw military wearing dress uniforms as well.

 

[jgalecpa]

I think it's wonderful he would want to wear his dress uniform. It also gives us an opportunity to thank him (and you) for his service to our country.

I was going to write the same thing.

There was a nice young family on our deck last time.

Turns out he was a Gunny sargeant in the USMC.

How do I know, he wore he dress blues.

I have met a lot of men and women in the service, and they all seem to like to hear "Thank you for your service to our country."

Jim

 

[cruiseletters]

Our last cruise there were several military men who wore their dress uniforms and they looked wonderful . Also it gave them a chance to have pictures with their families while in uniform.

 

[Lisa F]

Could an active duty Navy officer wear his mess dress uniform in lieu of a tux on formal night?

Kathy

On behalf of every other woman on the ship, I say PLEASE DO. DH used to be in the air force and although he sure can wear a tux, I kind of miss the uniform.