THE DETACHMENT INFORMAL DRESS
The Detachment Informal Dress is not an authorized uniform
of the Marine Corps League. However it is an
unofficial attire that may be worn to our meetings and
other events due to the casual nature of our community.
The intent being to still present a neat and professional
appearance that will make members of our community
recognize us as United States Marines.
The individual
items that make up Detachment Informal Dress for regular members,
and for associate members is
illustrated below. Specific guidelines regarding
this dress are provided following these illustrations.
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Men's Cover |
Women's Cover |
Regular
Member
Cap Device |
Associate
Member
Cap Device |
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Cover
IDENTIFICATION strips
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OUTER BANKS
DETACHMENT
POLO SHIRT |
Men's Black Trousers |
Women's Black
A-Line SKIRT |
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Women's Black
Slacks |
Men's OR WOMEN'S
Oxford
Shoes |
Women's PUMPs |
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1½
or ¾-Inch
BLACK leather
Belt |
Buckle for
1½-Inch
BELT |
Buckle for
¾-Inch BELT |
Men's Informal Dress
The guidance regarding informal dress for both
regular and associate male members is provided
below.
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Polo Shirt:
A scarlet-colored polo shirt with the Marine Corps
emblem centered between lettering stating "Marine
Corps League" and "Outer Banks Detachment" is to be
worn. All buttons on the shirt should be
buttoned, with the exception of the topmost.
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Trousers and Belt:
Black trousers with a black belt and square gold
buckle with the Marine Corps Emblem are to be worn
with informal dress. The belt can be
either be a 1½-inch or
¾-inch wide black
leather belt. The wide leather belt is worn with
the large square buckle, while the narrower belt is
worn with the rectangular buckle. Both buckles are
gold in color and have the Marine Corps emblem on
them. The black trousers may be purchased at
any clothing store. The length of the trousers
should be such that the bottom cuff of the trousers
just touches the top of the heel sole of the shoes.
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Shoes and Socks:
Black socks should be
worn. Shoes should be black
oxfords, either of Corfam, or highly shined
leather. The uppers on the toes of the shoes should be flat, with no
seams. Rubber or leather soles may be worn,
however, taps are not authorized.
- Other: No medals or ribbons should be
worn with informal dress, however a name tag is
authorized and may be worn on the right hand side of
the polo shirt. It should be placed
approximately horizontal to the center of the
embroidered Marine Corps emblem on the opposite side
of the shirt.
Women's
Informal Dress
The guidance regarding informal dress for both
regular and associate female members is provided
below.
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Cover: The scarlet and gold women's garrison-style cover with
the appropriate device, embroidered lettering and identification strips is to be worn. Detailed
information regarding the cover is provided in the instructions regarding the
Basic Uniform.
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Polo Shirt:
A scarlet-colored polo shirt with the Marine Corps
emblem centered between lettering stating "Marine
Corps League" and "Outer Banks Detachment" is to be
worn. All buttons on the shirt should be
buttoned, with the exception of the topmost.
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Skirt or Slacks:
Either a plain black, "A" line skirt, or black slacks is worn
with this dress. Both are available at many
clothing stores. When the skirt is worn, its
length should be 1 to 2-inches below the
knee. When slacks are worn, a 1½-inch or ¾-inch wide black leather belt
shall also be worn. The wide leather belt is worn with the large square buckle,
while the narrower belt is worn with the rectangular buckle. Both buckles are gold
in color and have the Marine Corps emblem on them.
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Shoes, Socks, and
Hose: Black nylon hosiery shall be worn
when wearing a skirt along with black, plain toe, closed
pumps of either Corfam or highly polished leather.
When slacks are worn, black socks along with black
oxfords, either of Corfam, or highly shined leather
shall be worn. The uppers on the toes of
the oxfords should be flat and without seams.
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Earrings: Earrings may be worn with this
dress.
They must either be small, round, white pearl (or pearl
like), or gold earrings, not to exceed 9mm in size.
When worn, they will fit tight against the lobe of the ear
and not extend below the earlobe.
- Other: No medals or ribbons should be
worn with informal dress, however a name tag is
authorized and may be worn on the right hand side of
the polo shirt. It should be placed
approximately horizontal to the center of the
embroidered Marine Corps emblem on the opposite side
of the shirt.
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