dress blues
Formal military attire
Dress blues are the formal blue uniform worn by members of certain military branches—particularly the U.S.
Marine Corps and Navy—for ceremonial occasions, official functions, and special events.
Distinguished from everyday service uniforms by their darker color and more elaborate detailing: He wore his dress blues to the military ball.
The singular dress blue typically modifies uniform: dress blue uniform.
- parade uniformFormal attire for processions
- medalsAwards for achievement
- wool blendFabric combining sheep fiber
- rank insigniaSymbols showing military grade
- brass buttonsMetal fasteners, gold-colored
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- formal attiretuxedo, evening gown, ball gown, bow tie, black tie
- uniformsmilitary uniform, military uniforms, police uniform, school uniform, school uniforms
- ceremonial uniformsparade uniform, vestments, cassock, surplice, chasuble
- MarinesUSMC, marines, Marine Corps, leathernecks, Semper Fidelis
- military clothingarmy uniform, combat uniform, service uniform, fatigues, BDU
- military surplusarmy surplus, navy surplus, surplus store, surplus stores, surplus goods
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Military field clothing
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Non-uniform attire
plain clothes · mufti · street clothes · plainclothes · casual wear
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Weapons and protective attire
tactical gear · body armor · flak jacket · combat boots · field kit
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