Do Field Grades really dress alike?

LTC Jason Bartlett — Tue, 17 Dec 2013 15:01:30 -0500

http://www.strategicstudiesinstitute.army.mil/pubs/display.cfm?pubID=731

How important is our wardrobe?

Response by MAJ Laurie H. made Dec 17 at 2013 5:35 PM

MAJ Laurie H. — Tue, 17 Dec 2013 17:35:20 -0500

Sir, I honestly think a field grade officer's civilian wardrobe is pretty important - your appearance says a lot about who you are.<div><br></div><div>I'm a little dismayed that this article doesn't really mention the dress of female field grade officers. Are they also wearing navy blazers? I only have 10-12 years to plan for that.</div>

Response by MAJ Bryan Zeski made Dec 17 at 2013 10:05 PM

MAJ Bryan Zeski — Tue, 17 Dec 2013 22:05:52 -0500

Generally, I recognize that I have little fashion sense. When I'm out and about in public, my wife has a pretty big say in what I'm wearing. Thankfully, she has a good eye for fashion and isn't caught up in the "Army" world. She knows how to make me look good.

Response by SSG Robert Burns made Dec 18 at 2013 12:05 AM

SSG Robert Burns — Wed, 18 Dec 2013 00:05:21 -0500

Absolutely.  Every MAJ I've ever seen where's the same ACU'S and funny looking gold thing in the middle of their chest.  It's like they call each other every morning.<br>

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 18 at 2013 1:32 AM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 18 Dec 2013 01:32:18 -0500

Do you really want to be a field grade officer wearing skinny jeans and the latest top so you can fit in with the 22 year old LTs. No thanks. I will say I just came from 1st Group and most of the field grades where very big about ensuring people were wearing the right civilian clothes when we were going into other countries as certain clothes do make you a target.