full dress uniforms

Formal military garb

Full dress uniforms is the plural of full dress uniform, the most formal military attire worn for ceremonies, parades, and official occasions.

Distinguished from service uniforms and combat dress by elaborate ornamentation—medals, sashes, ceremonial swords, plumed headgear: Officers appeared in full dress uniforms for the state funeral.

Each branch maintains its own specifications.

Related

military · ceremonial · blues · frock coats · badge · gold buttons · sporrans · shoulder boards · service ribbons · regimental colors · braid · cuirasses · regalia · honor guard · color guard · changing of the guard · military parade · ceremonial swords

Opposites
formality/ceremonial status

full dress uniformscombat fatigues

Military field clothing

battle dress · fatigues · field uniforms · service dress · coveralls

functional purpose

full dress uniformscombat gear

Weapons and protective attire

battle dress · tactical gear · field gear · ghillie suits · flight suits

civilian vs. military distinction

full dress uniformsplain clothes

Non-uniform civilian dress

civvies · mufti · street clothes · casual wear · plainclothes

Family

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