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 23â1). [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 23â2).…
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 50â900). 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…
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 (white mess only) (para 27â10b(2)). (b) White (white 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, cap, service white (para 18â8). (7) Neckties. (a) Black, bow (white mess…
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…
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 white mess uniform. The cummerbund will be made of the same material as the bow tie, and is worn with the pleats facing down. For further reading…
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. How worn. The white vest is worn with the white bow tie and white formal dress shirt with a wing collar, as part of the white 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 white mess and white evening mess uniforms after duty hours. Enlisted personnel may not wear the cape. (See para 27â6c for design and wear policy.)
a. Design. The jacket will be made from an approved specification or pattern. b. General description. The jacket, which is cut on the lines of an evening dress coat, descends to the point of the hips and is slightly curved to a peak in back and in front. Two 25-ligne buttons, joined by a small gold or gold-colored chain about 11â2 inches long, are worn in the upper buttonholes. The shoulders have a device for…
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 white mess uniform when it is worn with the black cummerbund and black bow tie. 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 white evening mess uniform when it is worn with the white…
a. Design. The trousers will be made from an approved specification or pattern. b. General description. The black trousers are cut along the lines of civilian dress trousers, with a high waist and without pleats, cuffs, or hip pockets. c. Trouser leg ornamentation. The trouser leg ornamentation consists of a black silk or satin braid, no less than 3â4 inch wide, or more than 1 inch wide, sewn on the outside seam of the trouser…