Do you think wearing one of these coats could lead to harassment by Veterans who have earned the right to wear it? https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/do-you-think-wearing-one-of-these-coats-could-lead-to-harassment-by-veterans-who-have-earned-the-right-to-wear-it <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Personally I think it looks ridiculous and/or tacky. <a target="_blank" href="https://www.militarytimes.com/off-duty/military-culture/2018/08/25/yet-another-fashion-company-is-militarizing-clothes-and-it-can-be-yours-for-only-3500/">https://www.militarytimes.com/off-duty/military-culture/2018/08/25/yet-another-fashion-company-is-militarizing-clothes-and-it-can-be-yours-for-only-3500/</a> <div class="pta-link-card answers-template-image type-default"> <div class="pta-link-card-picture"> <img src="https://d26horl2n8pviu.cloudfront.net/link_data_pictures/images/000/319/464/qrc/YVIOFBUBNRDLJJKNVASWPQ3364.png?1535239748"> </div> <div class="pta-link-card-content"> <p class="pta-link-card-title"> <a target="blank" href="https://www.militarytimes.com/off-duty/military-culture/2018/08/25/yet-another-fashion-company-is-militarizing-clothes-and-it-can-be-yours-for-only-3500/">Yet another fashion company is militarizing clothes — and it can be yours for only $3,500!</a> </p> <p class="pta-link-card-description">Introducing the Wool-Cashmere Peacoat by Ralph Lauren, a $3,495 peacocking piece of Navy-esque outerwear that will leave you feeling salty.</p> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> </div> Sat, 25 Aug 2018 19:29:10 -0400 Do you think wearing one of these coats could lead to harassment by Veterans who have earned the right to wear it? https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/do-you-think-wearing-one-of-these-coats-could-lead-to-harassment-by-veterans-who-have-earned-the-right-to-wear-it <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Personally I think it looks ridiculous and/or tacky. <a target="_blank" href="https://www.militarytimes.com/off-duty/military-culture/2018/08/25/yet-another-fashion-company-is-militarizing-clothes-and-it-can-be-yours-for-only-3500/">https://www.militarytimes.com/off-duty/military-culture/2018/08/25/yet-another-fashion-company-is-militarizing-clothes-and-it-can-be-yours-for-only-3500/</a> <div class="pta-link-card answers-template-image type-default"> <div class="pta-link-card-picture"> <img src="https://d26horl2n8pviu.cloudfront.net/link_data_pictures/images/000/319/464/qrc/YVIOFBUBNRDLJJKNVASWPQ3364.png?1535239748"> </div> <div class="pta-link-card-content"> <p class="pta-link-card-title"> <a target="blank" href="https://www.militarytimes.com/off-duty/military-culture/2018/08/25/yet-another-fashion-company-is-militarizing-clothes-and-it-can-be-yours-for-only-3500/">Yet another fashion company is militarizing clothes — and it can be yours for only $3,500!</a> </p> <p class="pta-link-card-description">Introducing the Wool-Cashmere Peacoat by Ralph Lauren, a $3,495 peacocking piece of Navy-esque outerwear that will leave you feeling salty.</p> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> </div> PO1 Rick Serviss Sat, 25 Aug 2018 19:29:10 -0400 2018-08-25T19:29:10-04:00 Response by SPC Margaret Higgins made Aug 25 at 2018 7:33 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/do-you-think-wearing-one-of-these-coats-could-lead-to-harassment-by-veterans-who-have-earned-the-right-to-wear-it?n=3910419&urlhash=3910419 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Since it has Naval rank insignia; I would think that you wouldn&#39;t want to wear the Pea Coat- if in fact you are not military. SPC Margaret Higgins Sat, 25 Aug 2018 19:33:16 -0400 2018-08-25T19:33:16-04:00 Response by LTC Kevin B. made Aug 25 at 2018 7:38 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/do-you-think-wearing-one-of-these-coats-could-lead-to-harassment-by-veterans-who-have-earned-the-right-to-wear-it?n=3910424&urlhash=3910424 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I don&#39;t think so. Anyone can go to an Army-Navy surplus store and buy something similar, and then wear it. Nobody harasses people when they do that (unless they&#39;re attempting to wear a full uniform, which this coat isn&#39;t). LTC Kevin B. Sat, 25 Aug 2018 19:38:44 -0400 2018-08-25T19:38:44-04:00 Response by CW3 Harvey K. made Aug 25 at 2018 7:47 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/do-you-think-wearing-one-of-these-coats-could-lead-to-harassment-by-veterans-who-have-earned-the-right-to-wear-it?n=3910440&urlhash=3910440 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>&quot;Nautical heritage&quot; indicated by U.S. Navy enlisted rank insignia, supplemented with hash marks for further &quot;heritage&quot; indication???<br />They wouldn&#39;t get away with marketing a police uniform,nor should they get away with imitating the uniforms of the highest level of law enforcement --- &quot;Constitution enforcement&quot; by the Armed Services. CW3 Harvey K. Sat, 25 Aug 2018 19:47:18 -0400 2018-08-25T19:47:18-04:00 Response by SPC Joseph Wojcik made Aug 25 at 2018 8:18 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/do-you-think-wearing-one-of-these-coats-could-lead-to-harassment-by-veterans-who-have-earned-the-right-to-wear-it?n=3910504&urlhash=3910504 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Is it identical or similar to a current Navy issued uniform?<br />That price tag though, I&#39;m tempted to clear out a surplus store and open an Etsy account. SPC Joseph Wojcik Sat, 25 Aug 2018 20:18:00 -0400 2018-08-25T20:18:00-04:00 Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 25 at 2018 8:22 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/do-you-think-wearing-one-of-these-coats-could-lead-to-harassment-by-veterans-who-have-earned-the-right-to-wear-it?n=3910518&urlhash=3910518 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div><a class="dark-link bold-link" role="profile-hover" data-qtip-container="body" data-id="328642" data-source-page-controller="question_response_contents" href="/profiles/328642-po1-rick-serviss">PO1 Rick Serviss</a> Wearing a coat like this would be in poor taste but probably would not lead to harassment by veterans. Sgt Private RallyPoint Member Sat, 25 Aug 2018 20:22:48 -0400 2018-08-25T20:22:48-04:00 Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 25 at 2018 8:33 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/do-you-think-wearing-one-of-these-coats-could-lead-to-harassment-by-veterans-who-have-earned-the-right-to-wear-it?n=3910547&urlhash=3910547 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>$3,500 DOLLARS!!!!???? FOR A COAT!!!??? Personally I wouldn&#39;t harp on them for trying to pass as a Vet.....I would challenge their mentality and thought process for willingly spending $3,500 for a coat. MSG Private RallyPoint Member Sat, 25 Aug 2018 20:33:48 -0400 2018-08-25T20:33:48-04:00 Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 25 at 2018 9:58 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/do-you-think-wearing-one-of-these-coats-could-lead-to-harassment-by-veterans-who-have-earned-the-right-to-wear-it?n=3910726&urlhash=3910726 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>The chances of me encountering someone who wears $3500 coats while out on my daily routine is pretty slim. But, no,I wouldn&#39;t care about it at all. LTC Private RallyPoint Member Sat, 25 Aug 2018 21:58:07 -0400 2018-08-25T21:58:07-04:00 Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 25 at 2018 11:02 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/do-you-think-wearing-one-of-these-coats-could-lead-to-harassment-by-veterans-who-have-earned-the-right-to-wear-it?n=3910818&urlhash=3910818 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I saw this, it&#39;s hilarious SGT Private RallyPoint Member Sat, 25 Aug 2018 23:02:33 -0400 2018-08-25T23:02:33-04:00 Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 26 at 2018 1:19 AM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/do-you-think-wearing-one-of-these-coats-could-lead-to-harassment-by-veterans-who-have-earned-the-right-to-wear-it?n=3911006&urlhash=3911006 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>If they are wearing it simply for style, it shouldn&#39;t matter. It only becomes a problem with fashion gets confused with valor. SFC Private RallyPoint Member Sun, 26 Aug 2018 01:19:08 -0400 2018-08-26T01:19:08-04:00 Response by Maj John Bell made Aug 26 at 2018 6:24 AM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/do-you-think-wearing-one-of-these-coats-could-lead-to-harassment-by-veterans-who-have-earned-the-right-to-wear-it?n=3911200&urlhash=3911200 <div class="images-v2-count-1"><div class="content-picture image-v2-number-1" id="image-262820"> <div class="social_icons social-buttons-on-image"> <a href='https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rallypoint.com%2Fanswers%2Fdo-you-think-wearing-one-of-these-coats-could-lead-to-harassment-by-veterans-who-have-earned-the-right-to-wear-it%3Futm_source%3DFacebook%26utm_medium%3Dorganic%26utm_campaign%3DShare%20to%20facebook' target="_blank" class='social-share-button facebook-share-button'><i class="fa fa-facebook-f"></i></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Do+you+think+wearing+one+of+these+coats+could+lead+to+harassment+by+Veterans+who+have+earned+the+right+to+wear+it%3F&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rallypoint.com%2Fanswers%2Fdo-you-think-wearing-one-of-these-coats-could-lead-to-harassment-by-veterans-who-have-earned-the-right-to-wear-it&amp;via=RallyPoint" target="_blank" class="social-share-button twitter-custom-share-button"><i class="fa fa-twitter"></i></a> <a href="mailto:?subject=Check this out on RallyPoint!&body=Hi, I thought you would find this interesting:%0D%0ADo you think wearing one of these coats could lead to harassment by Veterans who have earned the right to wear it?%0D%0A %0D%0AHere is the link: https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/do-you-think-wearing-one-of-these-coats-could-lead-to-harassment-by-veterans-who-have-earned-the-right-to-wear-it" target="_blank" class="social-share-button email-share-button"><i class="fa fa-envelope"></i></a> </div> <a class="fancybox" rel="c0f2baa787ada30a0ffaa326928e5856" href="https://d1ndsj6b8hkqu9.cloudfront.net/pictures/images/000/262/820/for_gallery_v2/aced8dc2.jpg"><img src="https://d1ndsj6b8hkqu9.cloudfront.net/pictures/images/000/262/820/large_v3/aced8dc2.jpg" alt="Aced8dc2" /></a></div></div>For paying $3,500; yes, hell yes! But after I stop laughing, I might call the local Sheriff to see if there is a missing mental patient. Maj John Bell Sun, 26 Aug 2018 06:24:16 -0400 2018-08-26T06:24:16-04:00 Response by MSG Frank Kapaun made Aug 26 at 2018 1:09 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/do-you-think-wearing-one-of-these-coats-could-lead-to-harassment-by-veterans-who-have-earned-the-right-to-wear-it?n=3912023&urlhash=3912023 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>The guy made chief between 8-12 years, outstanding! MSG Frank Kapaun Sun, 26 Aug 2018 13:09:01 -0400 2018-08-26T13:09:01-04:00 Response by Sgt Bruce C. made Aug 26 at 2018 2:30 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/do-you-think-wearing-one-of-these-coats-could-lead-to-harassment-by-veterans-who-have-earned-the-right-to-wear-it?n=3912211&urlhash=3912211 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I dont mind the coat, it is a style that people like, but I think the insignia shouldn&#39;t be there on this or in surplus stores, unless you earned it Sgt Bruce C. Sun, 26 Aug 2018 14:30:48 -0400 2018-08-26T14:30:48-04:00 Response by MSgt George Cater made Aug 26 at 2018 5:07 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/do-you-think-wearing-one-of-these-coats-could-lead-to-harassment-by-veterans-who-have-earned-the-right-to-wear-it?n=3912691&urlhash=3912691 <div class="images-v2-count-1"><div class="content-picture image-v2-number-1" id="image-263022"> <div class="social_icons social-buttons-on-image"> <a href='https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rallypoint.com%2Fanswers%2Fdo-you-think-wearing-one-of-these-coats-could-lead-to-harassment-by-veterans-who-have-earned-the-right-to-wear-it%3Futm_source%3DFacebook%26utm_medium%3Dorganic%26utm_campaign%3DShare%20to%20facebook' target="_blank" class='social-share-button facebook-share-button'><i class="fa fa-facebook-f"></i></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Do+you+think+wearing+one+of+these+coats+could+lead+to+harassment+by+Veterans+who+have+earned+the+right+to+wear+it%3F&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rallypoint.com%2Fanswers%2Fdo-you-think-wearing-one-of-these-coats-could-lead-to-harassment-by-veterans-who-have-earned-the-right-to-wear-it&amp;via=RallyPoint" target="_blank" class="social-share-button twitter-custom-share-button"><i class="fa fa-twitter"></i></a> <a href="mailto:?subject=Check this out on RallyPoint!&body=Hi, I thought you would find this interesting:%0D%0ADo you think wearing one of these coats could lead to harassment by Veterans who have earned the right to wear it?%0D%0A %0D%0AHere is the link: https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/do-you-think-wearing-one-of-these-coats-could-lead-to-harassment-by-veterans-who-have-earned-the-right-to-wear-it" target="_blank" class="social-share-button email-share-button"><i class="fa fa-envelope"></i></a> </div> <a class="fancybox" rel="b27e20bd5865b9452d2b7e563462bb5f" href="https://d1ndsj6b8hkqu9.cloudfront.net/pictures/images/000/263/022/for_gallery_v2/80e02437.png"><img src="https://d1ndsj6b8hkqu9.cloudfront.net/pictures/images/000/263/022/large_v3/80e02437.png" alt="80e02437" /></a></div></div>Save your money. Get an original for FAR less.... Idiotic high class (in their minds) fashion designers. Sheesh! MSgt George Cater Sun, 26 Aug 2018 17:07:47 -0400 2018-08-26T17:07:47-04:00 Response by SSG Robert Ball made Aug 26 at 2018 11:29 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/do-you-think-wearing-one-of-these-coats-could-lead-to-harassment-by-veterans-who-have-earned-the-right-to-wear-it?n=3913651&urlhash=3913651 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I am not navy but your right if haven&#39;t earned it you better not wear it period. SSG Robert Ball Sun, 26 Aug 2018 23:29:27 -0400 2018-08-26T23:29:27-04:00 Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 5 at 2018 6:43 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/do-you-think-wearing-one-of-these-coats-could-lead-to-harassment-by-veterans-who-have-earned-the-right-to-wear-it?n=3939927&urlhash=3939927 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I&#39;d venture to say it would lead to laughter over harassment. SPC Private RallyPoint Member Wed, 05 Sep 2018 18:43:58 -0400 2018-09-05T18:43:58-04:00 2018-08-25T19:29:10-04:00