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Army Female Junior Enlisted Service &
Dress Blue Uniform Center

Marlow White has set up this page as a resource for Jr. Enlisted Soldiers of the U.S. Army who are looking for information pertaining to the Army Service (Class A) & Dress Blue Uniform. It is meant to summarize applicable Army Uniform Regulations, but please note that as of DEC 2007, the Army has NOT published a change to AR 670-1. We will show any interim-change items in red. Should any of you receive notice that the change to AR 670-1 has been published, please let us know.

Dress Blue Uniform Change Update (6 Mar 08): GEN Casey has commented recently that an announcement concerning the Dress Blue Uniform Change is likely to occur early this summer. Our guess is that such an announcement would be on June 14 (Army's Birthday) as previous major uniform changes have been announced on that date. Currently, the "Class A" version of the Dress Blue is not implemented and the Class A Green Uniform is still in effect.  Marlow White is NOT a member of the Army Uniform Board; however, the industry's expectations are that the Army's Dress uniform will become a variation of the current Dress Blue Uniform.

4 Jul 08 Update: While the Chief of Staff of the Army is still deciding on the uniform change, previous comments from the Army indicate that there is a very good chance that the new Army Service Uniform --- when announced -- will have an unbraided slack and a beret for the ranks PV1 through SPC.  For this reason, we recommend that Jr. Enlisted delay ordering the braided dress blue slacks and the enlisted service cap for this uniform unless they absolutely need to wear the uniform now.

We recognize that our Soldier-Clients will want to make wise purchasing decisions ahead of the pending uniform change. One of our roles at Marlow White is to function as an information center for our Soldier-Clients.

Why do some female uniform items cost more than the male uniform items?

This page is divided into the following sections:

Occasion for Wear:

The Service Dress Blue Uniform is worn (note that this entire paragraph is based on the interim announcement, and not a published change to AR 670-1):

  • Year-round
  • As an optional dress uniform (currently) when worn with the white shirt and black bow tie
  • As a replacement for the Army Green Service Uniform in its Class A and B forms

The Dress Blue Uniform is worn (currently detailed by AR 670-1):

  • As an optional uniform (it is mandatory for active-duty officers)
  • Year-round
  • As the equivalent of a civilian tuxedo when worn with black bow tie
  • On duty as prescribed by the local commander
  • For social functions of a general or official nature, before or after retreat
  • On other appropriate occasions. Examples include:
    • Funerals
    • Memorial services
    • Weddings
    • Inaugurals
    • Parades on national or state holidays
    • Parades or ceremonies in which a United States military unit of any component is taking part
    • Other occasions of ceremony
 
  • Coat (with epaulettes)
  • Soutache Braid (not attached)
  • Chevrons
  • Service Stripes
  • Marlow-Brite buttons
  • Slacks with belt loops
  • Short Skirt
Required Components:
  • 55/45 wool blend
  • Factory-installed epaulettes
  • Includes soutache braid (unattached)
  • Price: $196.00
 
  • 55/45 wool blend
  • Braided slacks are currently required for wear with the Dress Blue for all ranks, but non-NCO Soldiers will lose the braid with the change.
  • Price: $89.00
  • 55/45 wool blend
  • Price: $69.00
  • The beret is not currently authorized for wear with the Dress Blue, but we anticipate that the updated AR 670-1 will require it. See the next section about the Dress Blue Hat.
  • Price: $17.50
 
  • Includes:
    • Hat
    • Hat Band
    • Insignia
  • Optionally worn after retreat
  • Required for wear under arms
  • The Dress Blue Hat is the current proper headgear per AR 670-1 for all Soldiers, but non-NCO Soldiers will wear the beret with the change.
  • Price: $80.00
  • Correct color embroidery on the same color cloth as the coat
  • PV2 - SPC : $4.50 (pair)
 
 
 
  • Marlow-Brite non-tarnish finish
  • Set includes U.S. and branch insignia
  • Price: $7.50 (per set)
  • Price varies based upon badge
  • Most badges: $4.75
 
  • All Marlow White Uniforms include the proper buttons
  • Extra buttons or spares can be ordered separately
  • Price: varies
  • Replacement soutache
  • Included with the coat
  • Price: $2.00
 
  • Non-tarnish finish
  • Price: $10.95
Marlow White does not carry
these required items:
  • Regimental Insignia
  • Nameplate
  • Foreign Badges
  • Black Pumps (worn with skirt)
   
Prescribable Components:
Items which can be required by the Local Commander. Unless required or prohibited by the Local Commander, the items are considered optional and can be worn at the discretion of the individual.
 
  • Regular length or gauntlet length
  • Standard or "grip" style
  • Unlined or lined
  • Price: $4.95~$8.00
 
 
Marlow White does not carry
these prescribable items:
  • Black Coat
  • Black Scarf
  • Black Leather Gloves
   
Dress Blue (Current) Optional Components:
Items which are worn at the discretion of the individual unless prohibited by the Local Commander.
 
 
  • Leatherette backing resists shrinking
  • Correct color braid
  • Finished braided-cloth belt keepers
  • Price: $55.00
 
  • Flexible belt worn over the shirttail but under the slacks, just below the waistband.
  • Keeps shirt tucked in and slacks in place.
  • Price: $15.00
Uniform Care:
2-page PDF with information on how to care for your uniform
 
Marlow White does not carry
these optional items:
  • Black Umbrella
  • Black Scarf
  • Overshoes
  • Cold Weather Cap
  • Black Handbag
Service Blue Uniform Variations:

The Service Dress Blue Uniform [pending] can be worn on more formal occasions with different accessories.

When worn with a white blouse the Service Blue Uniform becomes the Dress Blue Uniform. When worn with the gray uniform shirt, we expect the Service Dress Blue uniform will be worn as Class B's (coat off) or Class A's (coat on).

Dress Blue Uniform

Worn for official formal evening functions when civilians normally wear evening clothes (black tie or tuxedo). Note that the service hat is optional wear after retreat.

  • Optionally worn after retreat (in lieu of ribbons)
  • Most formal wear of awards. Very appropriate for honoring the deceased at a funeral.
  • Custom medal services available