Victoria and alberts.... military uniform? Mess dress? Suit?

[auralia]

Is a military service Dress or mess dress appropriate here? Hubby has a suit but it’s pretty old and doesn’t fit the best.... but his uniforms do.... thanks for the advice.... queen Victoria room if it matters

 

[ConnecticutNonna]

Either would be appropriate, depending on what you plan to wear. An evening dress for you would have him wearing Mess Dress. Otherwise, service dress would be perfect. Especially if you are in a pretty, cocktail style dress as opposed to formal Wear.
Either way you're sure to get lots of love and attention. He deserves it, and as his supportive spouse, you do as well!
Have a wonderful night out!

 

[auralia]

Either would be appropriate, depending on what you plan to wear. An evening dress for you would have him wearing Mess Dress. Otherwise, service dress would be perfect. Especially if you are in a pretty, cocktail style dress as opposed to formal Wear.
Either way you're sure to get lots of love and attention. He deserves it, and as his supportive spouse, you do as well!
Have a wonderful night out!

Thanks! I'll let him pick which is more comfortable then either go cocktail or an old ball dress based on what he picks.

 

[DLgal]

Is a military service Dress or mess dress appropriate here? Hubby has a suit but it’s pretty old and doesn’t fit the best.... but his uniforms do.... thanks for the advice.... queen Victoria room if it matters

Look into his service branch uniform regulations. My husband is a Marine and those regulations would not allow for him to wear either uniform in a public restaurant for a standard dinner (it would have to be a ceremony or reception of some sort to qualify, like a wedding). The Marine Corps is very strict, though.

Even when you are separated, you are obligated to honor the branch's uniform guidelines at all times.

 

[ConnecticutNonna]

"Dress Blue Bravo (ribbons) uniform is allowed to be worn in public. Alphas (medals) are not."
From USMC website for spouses and family, just wanted to clarify.

 

[DLgal]

"Dress Blue Bravo (ribbons) uniform is allowed to be worn in public. Alphas (medals) are not."
From USMC website for spouses and family, just wanted to clarify.

"Allowed to be worn in public" is not the same as "you can wear it anywhere in public at any time."

For example, my husband wore his dress blues at our Disney World wedding. That is a ceremonial occasion for which the uniform is sanctioned, and it was also "in public," but allowed because of the occasion.

 

[auralia]

hubby is AF generally the policies are more lax... and he does wear blues outside of work from time to time. I can't find any airforce publication/afi addressing the issue beyond... don't represent any political view etc or go to a ralley political event etc in your uniforms.

 

[auralia]

"Allowed to be worn in public" is not the same as "you can wear it anywhere in public at any time."

For example, my husband wore his dress blues at our Disney World wedding. That is a ceremonial occasion for which the uniform is sanctioned, and it was also "in public," but allowed because of the occasion.

oh I found it... pretty liberal... don't do it at a political place/bad place... and no utility uniforms or flight uniforms at business attire or higher establishmetns...

when NOT to wear the Air Force Uniform.
1.4.1. At a meeting of, or sponsored by an organization, association, movement, or group
that:
1.4.1.1. The Attorney General of the United States has named as totalitarian, fascist,
communist or subversive.
1.4.1.2. Advocates or approves acts of force or violence to deny others their rights under
the Constitution of the United States.
1.4.1.3. Seeks t
o change the United States Government by unconstitutional means.
1.4.2. While participating in public speeches, interviews, picket lines, marches or rallies or
in any public demonstration when participation may imply Air Force sanction of the cause.
1.4.3. At any public meeting, demonstration, march, rally or interview if the purpose may be
to advocate, express or approve opposition to the Armed Forces of the United States.
1.4.4. When it would discredit the Armed Forces.
1.4.5. When discharged for bad conduct, undesirability, unsuitability, inaptitude, or other
than honorably, Airmen will not wear the Air Force uniform upon discharge.
1.4.6. While furthering political activities, private employment or commercial interest
.
1.4.7. While working in an of
f-duty, civilian capacity.
1.4.8. While participating in civilian court proceedings when the conviction would bring
discredit to the Air Force.
1.4.9. While in civilian attire. Do not mix or wear military unique uniform items with
civilian clothes; for
example, rank insignia, cap devices, badges, and other US or Air Force

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insignia, devices, buttons, etc.
Exception:
Tie tacks and lapel pens are authorized when
wearing business attire.
1.4.10. When wearing combinations of uniform items not specifically
prescribed in this AFI.
1.4.11. When uniform items do not meet Air Force specifications.
1.4.12. When off base eating at restaurants where most diners wear business attire or at
establishments that operate primarily to serve alcohol, do not wear utility
type uniforms such
as ABUs, etc., or the flight duty uniform.
1.4.13. Air Force personnel may not wear their military uniforms when using frequent flyer
miles to upgrade to business or first class. Thus, even when an upgrade to business or first
class accommodations is legitimate, military personnel should avoid wearing the uniform to
avoid the public perception of the misuse of government travel resources, which generates
unnecessary complaints