Dress Codes Policy

Unless otherwise posted for specific functions, the minimum order of dress in the Army Officers Mess is # 5.

Footwear:

Sneakers and sports sandals are not appropriate at any time in the Army Officers Mess unless specified as part of a theme or sport attire.

Note:

The following items are not permitted unless indicated on the entertainment calendar or previously authorized: Sleeveless shirts (muscle shirts), and clothing not in good repair or taste.  Jeans are not permitted unless indicated on the entertainment calendar, or as part of the United Way campaign (United Way button must be worn).  Dress shirts must be tucked in.

Dress Codes

#1

• Gentlemen:
  • Mess Kit or Black Tie
• Ladies:
  • Mess Kit or Evening Gown

#2

• Gentlemen:
  • Suit
• Ladies:
  • Dress or Suit

#3

• Gentlemen:
  • Jacket with Necktie or Bowtie
• Ladies:
  • Dress Pants
  • Skirt Blouse

#4

• Gentlemen:
  • Shirt and Neck tie or bowtie
  • Dress pants or casual pants
  • Turtleneck shirt with jacket
• Ladies:
  • Business casual

#5

• Gentlemen:
  • Open collared Shirt, top, or golf shirt
  • Khaki
  • Docker
  • Casual pants
• Ladies:
  • Shirt or golf shirt, or top
  • Khaki
  • Docker
  • Casual pants

#6

• Gentlemen:
  • Open Collared shirt, top or Golf shirt
  • Khaki
  • Docker
  • Casual pants or Bermuda shorts
• Ladies:
  • Shirt or golf shirt, or top
  • Khaki
  • Docker
  • Casual pants

#7

• Gentlemen:
  • Jeans or shorts and tee shirt

• Ladies:
  • Jeans or shorts and tee shirt

#8

• Gentlemen:
  • Theme attire, sport attire, etc

• Ladies:
  • Theme attire, sport attire, etc