Female Enlisted Blue Evening Mess Package

Formal Elegance for the U.S. Army’s Most Distinguished Events

The Female Enlisted Blue Evening Mess Uniform is the most formal attire authorized for female Army personnel, designed for prestigious events such as military balls, weddings, official receptions, and formal dinners. This uniform embodies professionalism, tradition, and elegance, ensuring a distinguished presence at every event.

Premium Fabric Choices for Exceptional Quality

Marlow White offers fabric options tailored to different climates and preferences, ensuring comfort without compromising the uniform’s refined appearance:

• Lightweight Tropical Wool Blend – Ideal for warmer climates or indoor events, this breathable fabric maintains a crisp, professional drape.
• Midweight Gabardine – A structured fabric that exudes sophistication, offering a polished look with excellent durability and wrinkle resistance.

Both options provide a rich Army blue hue that retains its sharpness over time, ensuring you look impeccable at every formal engagement.

Components of the Evening Mess Uniform

This package includes all components as specified in AR 670-1:

• Army Blue Mess Jacket – Cropped, fully lined, and tailored for a formal silhouette. Features gold sleeve braid indicating enlisted rank.
• Army Blue Full-Length Skirt – A classic, floor-length design that complements the jacket, creating a timeless and elegant ensemble.
• Formal White Pleated Blouse – Crafted from a breathable cotton-blend fabric, this blouse ensures comfort throughout the event.
• Black Dress Neck Tab – The prescribed neckwear for female personnel, adding a touch of refinement to the uniform.
• Black Cummerbund – An essential accessory that completes the formal presentation.

Tailoring & Military Standards Compliance

• Precision Fit – Custom-tailored to ensure both comfort and a commanding presence.
• Regulatory Adherence – Meticulously crafted to align with AR 670-1 specifications, upholding Army dress regulations.
• Durable Construction – Reinforced stitching ensures long-lasting wear without compromising quality.

Why Choose Marlow White?

With over a century of experience, Marlow White is a trusted name in military dress uniforms, combining expert craftsmanship with modern precision. Our commitment to excellence ensures that each uniform reflects service, honor, and tradition.

Step into your next formal engagement with the confidence that only a Marlow White uniform can provide.

Regulatory Compliance – AR 670-1 Excerpts

Authorization for Wear "The Army blue mess and blue evening mess uniforms are authorized for year-round wear by all female personnel."

Composition "The Army blue evening mess uniform comprises the Army blue jacket, the Army blue full-length skirt, the formal white blouse with black dress neck tab, and the black cummerbund."

Occasions for Wear "The Army blue evening mess uniform is the most formal uniform worn by Army female personnel. It is appropriate for:

• Social functions of a general or official nature, held after retreat.
• Private, formal dinners or other private, formal social functions held after retreat."

Materials

• Jacket and Skirt: "Army blue cloth."
• Blouse: "White polyester and cotton broadcloth."
• Neck Tab: "Black polyester and cotton broadcloth."

Headgear "No headgear is authorized for wear by female personnel with the Army blue mess or blue evening mess uniforms."

Accessories

• Cummerbund: "Black, made of silk or satin material, with four or five pleats running the entire length."
• Footwear: "Black pumps with sheer stockings."
• Gloves: "White gloves may be worn for formal events."
• Handbag: "A black dress fabric handbag is optional."

For comprehensive guidelines, refer to AR 670-1, Chapter 24: Army Blue Mess and Evening Mess Uniforms—Female.