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TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. - Marines aboard the Combat Center have their own unique sense of fashion. Wearing the same uniform every day can make Marines want to show off their individualism when off duty, but in keeping with the standards of the Corps, there are regulations to follow.
Influences for what people choose to wear are the weather, comfort, and style of the clothing. But before a Marine can get set on what civilian clothing works for them, they must adhere to what is allowed and what is not.
According to Marine Corps Order P1020.34G 1005, the outlines for what civilian wear is deemed appropriate, and what is not, are listed.
Authorized civilian wear includes but is not limited to, a collared shirt, trousers/slacks with a belt, and socks and shoes. This makes for outfits that are aimed to be presentable, otherwise known as business casual.
Examples of inappropriate civilian attire worn in public are beach or swim wear, gym or sweat gear, tank tops, short shorts, ripped or torn clothing, garments designed as underwear, clothing with designs of an obscene or suggestive nature, and shower shoes/flip flops.
Pfc. Brandon Taylor, administrative clerk, Installation Personnel Administration Center, Headquarters Battalion, likes to keep a classy style that is simple yet presentable.
“I like polo shirts because they don’t look too fancy yet it’s not too casual,” Taylor said. “You can’t go wrong with them.”
For Taylor, only his old habit of wearing Nike gym shorts in public was stopped due to its lack of approval in accordance with the Marine Corps regulation.
“I like to dress up and go out, but I don’t want people to see me looking sloppy,” Taylor said. “The Marine Corps teaches us to look professional at all times.”
Pfc. Cinthya Pintomorales, administrative clerk, IPAC, HQBN, considers her style a very casual one.
“I typically wear solid colored T-shirts,” said Pintomorales. “I dress for comfort, but I also like to dress up every once in a while.”
The dress code for females is identical to what the males must obey, making every aspect of authorized and unauthorized civilian clothing the same.
“Everyone has their own style, but at the end of the day it’s still a lifestyle that should reflect on how you dress,” said Pintomorales.
The word “professional” should always come to mind when Marines are off duty. Marines are known to carry themselves to a higher standard. What they choose to wear and how they present themselves will reflect that.
“The professionalism of the Marine Corps should stand even when not in the uniform,” Pintomorales said. “(Marines) must back that up.”
| Date Taken: | 08.09.2013 |
| Date Posted: | 08.10.2013 12:45 |
| Story ID: | 111760 |
| Location: | MARINE CORPS AIR GROUND COMBAT CENTER TWENTYNINE PALMS, CALIFORNIA, US |
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