Gear: Marine Corps Dress Blues

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Marine Corps Dress Blues

US Marine Corps

Category: Apparel
Subcategory: Uniforms
Price: $350.00 to $500.00
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Description:

The most common dress uniform is the Blue Dress uniform, often seen in recruiting advertisements. It is often called "Dress Blues" or simply "Blues". It is equivalent in composition and use to black tie. The various designations are listed in descending order of formality: Blue Dress "A" has a long-sleeved midnight blue coat (enlisted members have red trim) with a standing collar and belt (white web & gold waistplate for enlisted, blue for officers with a gold M-buckle), white barracks cover (a peaked cap), plain white shirt, sky blue trousers, white gloves, and black shoes and socks. Large medals are worn on the left chest; ribbon-only awards on the right. Marksmanship badges are not worn. Females wear pumps in place of shoes, and may wear a skirt in place of slacks. For males, the dress coat is cut to be formfitting. Blue Dress "B" is the same as "A", but medals are replaced with their corresponding ribbons and all are consolidated on the left. Marksmanship badges may be worn. Blue Dress "C" is same as "B" but without the outer blue coat and white gloves. A khaki long sleeve button-up shirt and tie are worn instead. Ribbons and badges are normally worn on the shirt. Blue Dress "D" is same as "C", but with a khaki short sleeve button-up shirt and no tie.

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    cspdky913, Sun, 04 May 2008 08:05:29 UTC.

    Nothing else compares!

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    Taffy, Sat, 10 May 2008 13:29:29 UTC.

    I second that! Outstanding! There is nothing else that needs to be said.

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    hcgale, Sat, 10 May 2008 13:32:01 UTC.

    sharpest uniform ever made....military or civilian

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    lauradrizzt, Sat, 10 May 2008 19:23:37 UTC.

    This uniform could pretty much make a camel look sharp. Most professional out there.

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    USMCHohman, Sat, 24 May 2008 05:41:37 UTC.

    I'm proud to be able to wear this!

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    marinefit, Sat, 24 May 2008 08:34:37 UTC.

    I want to hear from Officers who've bought uniforms from The Marine Shop, The Mameluke, or The Exchange in Quantico, VA. Compare quality, service, cost, etc. For my two cents, The Marine Shop has superior quality but is the most expensive. I've heard good things about The Mameluke as well. Don't know anyone who purchased uniforms from The Exchange.

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    TROUBLE, Sun, 25 May 2008 05:13:35 UTC.

    MY BROTHER WAS A MARINE AND WHEN HE CAME HOME ON LEAVE AND ATTENDED MY OTHER BROTHERS 8TH GRADE GRADUATION HE WORE HIS DRESS BLUES. I KNOW THAT I AM PARTIAL TO MY BIG BROTHER BUT HE LOOKED SO HANDSOME AND PROUD. IN MY OPPINION, THE MARINE DRESS BLUES IS THEN NICEST OF ANY UNIFORM, NOT TO TAKE AWAY FROM OTHER UNIFORMS BUT IT JUST SAYS "LOOK AT ME, IM A PROUD MARINE!!" SEMPHER FI

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    Jerome06, Wed, 04 Jun 2008 19:33:09 UTC.

    The best looking uniform out there!!!

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    DocThomas, Tue, 10 Jun 2008 17:38:02 UTC.

    Awsome, plain and simple!

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    cgingo, Wed, 11 Jun 2008 12:27:17 UTC.

    In over 30 years of service, I've always admired the Marine Dress uniforms.

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    aaa111, Sun, 15 Jun 2008 01:23:09 UTC.

    sharpest uniform made...bar none

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    COPSTER, Wed, 18 Jun 2008 19:18:01 UTC.

    All American Uniforms look Great to me. They demand respect & carry a long tradition of Pride and Patriotism. All American Soldiers should be Proud of there Branch.

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    Tony60, Fri, 20 Jun 2008 04:19:38 UTC.

    They do look good.

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    Buddylaw, Fri, 20 Jun 2008 04:46:47 UTC.

    Being Army I humbly admit that the Marine Corps has always had the the sharpest dress uniforms.

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    its106miles, Tue, 24 Jun 2008 05:58:27 UTC.

    These can make ugly people look good!

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    uscgopus, Wed, 25 Jun 2008 14:24:33 UTC.

    Bar none, the best uniform of the five branches of the Armed Forces

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    iluvkirch, Tue, 08 Jul 2008 12:55:55 UTC.

    and so sexy!

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    patch, Sat, 26 Jul 2008 02:42:33 UTC.

    they have one of the smartes uniforms i've ever seen

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    vmreyes, Thu, 31 Jul 2008 04:48:51 UTC.

    Best dress uniform in the armed forces and the only uniform that is red, white, and blue.

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    fidelis1988, Fri, 01 Aug 2008 17:38:48 UTC.

    This is how boys become men.

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    DispatcherTerri, Sat, 04 Oct 2008 12:22:46 UTC.

    First off i agree with its106miles and also iluvkirch totally, but is is very sharp and proud, i think its the finest uniform out there but i also agree with copster.. way to go to who every designed these uniforms

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