COMDTINST M1020.6E
3.B. Uniforms and Components
3.B.1. Formal Dress Blue (Evening Dress or White Tie)
Men
Women
Item composing uniform
Comment
Dinner Dress Blue Jacket
Dress Coat Buttons
Substitute CG buttons for Navy buttons for both men and women.
Blue Evening Trousers
For men.
Blue Formal Skirt/Slacks
For women: skirt or slacks optional.
Formal White Shirt
Men: white pique long sleeve shirt with wing tip collar.
Women: soft pleated long sleeve.
Waistcoat
White pique cloth for men only.
Gold Cummerbund
For women only.
Tie
Men: white bow tie. Women: black formal dress necktie.
Small Medals
Men: worn 3" below left lapel notch.
Women: 1/3 of distance between shoulder & bottom hem of jacket.
Miniature Qualification
Insignia, Devices, and
Small Identification Badges
White Gloves
At prescribing officers discretion.
White Suspenders
Optional for men.
Black Socks or Hosiery
Socks are worn with oxfords, hosiery with pumps or flats.
Black Oxford Shoes
Oxfords are worn with trousers for men.
Black Pumps or Flats
Pumps or flats are worn with formal dress skirt or slacks for women.
Head Gear
Combination cap for men or women; tiara optional for women.
Occasions for Wear
(After 6:00 P.M.)
Official evening functions when civilians wear formal white tie and
tails such as diplomatic service, ceremonial events, formal wedding
party. Prescribed for Flag Officers, Captains, MCPOCG, Area
CMC's and personnel assigned to duty where required by protocol.
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