Private, formal dinners or other private, formal social functions held after retreat." Materials Jacket and Skirt: "Army blue cloth." Blouse: "White polyester and cotton broadcloth." Neck Tab: "Black polyester and cotton broadcloth." Headgear "No headgear is authorized for wear by female personnel with the Army blue mess or blue evening mess uniforms." Accessories Cummerbund: "Black, made of silk or satin material, with four or five pleats running the entire length." Footwear: "Black pumps with sheer stockings." Gloves: "White gloves may be worn for formal events." Handbag: "A black dress fabric handbag is optional." For comprehensive guidelines, refer to AR 670-1, Chapter 24: Army Blue Mess and Evening Mess UniformsFemale
There is something interesting that happens when you add trousers to a dress that might otherwise feel formalthe look becomes immediately more relaxed
Make it, try it, then tell me what you think worth the 5 minutes of effort
Beading can discolor, lace can deteriorate, and moisture can even lead to mold or mildew
However, the objective of dress code policies varies
