Uniforms for 1390/1370's

[MIDNJAC]

I'm trying to figure out what uniforms to pick up prior to commissioning and had a few questions.

1) What dress uniforms should I pick up? I am planning on replacing my blues with a good set (since the MIDN ones never fit right), but I think I might keep my chokers and summer whites since they fit just fine and it would save $$$.

2) How many khakis would you get? I'm thinking 2 sets of polywools to augment my CNT's that I already have

3) Anything else I'm forgetting?

Thanks in advance!

 

[MasterBates]

1-Good set of SDBs and Chokers is all you need. Some will argue to buy the "Mess Dress". I have not yet.

2-I have 2 sets of CNT Khakis that have done quite well over the years. Never needed more than 2.

3-Aviation Working Greens
3b-Brown shoes. If you are a 13xx, wear 'em.

 

[MasterBates]

Down the road (post RAG) you MAY need:
Washed Khakis (longsleeve). My first boat you had to wear Khakis to dinner, unless you were on watch or about to go flying.
NWU (that digital blue abomination)

 

[jollygreen07]

NWU (that digital blue abomination)

Is that even available for purchase yet?

Not that i'm anxious to get it. Now, SDK is another story...

 

[schwarti]

Last I heard was summer '08 for NWU, but I'm sure there's someone out there who knows better.

 

[nittany03]

1-Good set of SDBs and Chokers is all you need. Some will argue to buy the "Mess Dress". I have not yet.

You won't need mess dress right away. If you have the money, though, buy it before your first formal event so you don't look like a cheeseball.

 

[statesman]

3-Aviation Working Greens
3b-Brown shoes. If you are a 13xx, wear 'em.

Maybe one day there will be several threads titled "when is it okay to wear AWGs"

 

[skidz]

Maybe one day there will be several threads titled "when is it okay to wear AWGs"

I was thinking more along the lines of "when is it not okay to wear AWGs"

 

[TheBubba]

I got to P-Cola with:
2x Summer Whites
1x SDBs/Chokers/Mess Dress (white & black)
2x CNT Khakis

And that's about it. Worked out fine for me. Never needed more than that.

 

[nittany03]

Don't forget, after the last test in API, it's all bags.

 

[Gatordev]

You won't need mess dress right away. If you have the money, though, buy it before your first formal event so you don't look like a cheeseball.

Thread-jacking MIDNJAC's thread here, but what's the take from those that purchased the mess-dress from Abbotts? I've only bought one thing from them (1x summer whites) and both the trousers and the blouse were horribly miscut. Anyone have the Mess Dress from them and would recommend them over the exchange? I'm going to need to get a set before the eventual surgery.

 

[FMRAM]

Don't forget, after the last test in API, it's all bags.

I thought API was all bags?

 

[squorch2]

Thread-jacking MIDNJAC's thread here, but what's the take from those that purchased the mess-dress from Abbotts? I've only bought one thing from them (1x summer whites) and both the trousers and the blouse were horribly miscut. Anyone have the Mess Dress from them and would recommend them over the exchange? I'm going to need to get a set before the eventual surgery.

As a starry-eyed ENS(sel), I got suckered in by the Abbott's rep and ordered a full set of uni's. All were more than satisfactory, but I was very impressed with the DDBs. Just make sure that you're getting measured by an Abbott's rep vice another tailor. Also, if you don't like the initial cut of your jacket or trousers, go back and get it fixed - they should do it for free.

 

[MasterBates]

I have had great service out of my Abbotts uniforms. And never had a problem getting them altered.

The only reason I have not used them lately is I normally need something NOW and end up getting it from the NEX (wine spilled on choker coat 2 days before COC, etc)

 

[zab1001]

Thread-jacking MIDNJAC's thread here, but what's the take from those that purchased the mess-dress from Abbotts? I've only bought one thing from them (1x summer whites) and both the trousers and the blouse were horribly miscut. Anyone have the Mess Dress from them and would recommend them over the exchange? I'm going to need to get a set before the eventual surgery.

I only have the Flying Cross (NEX) mess dress, tropical and blues, and they're great. I dunno how many people have a set from both Abott's and the exchange.

Something general I've noticed over the years, it seems "bigger" folks like Abott's stuff. I noticed that all of the uniforms I ordered from them were cut entirely too big and required multiple trips to the tailor.

On the other hand, the Flying Cross "slim cut" (or whatever) from NEX fits perfectly off the rack and usually needs something simple like sleeve adjustments or hems.