Updated Army Service Dress project

[Kilted]

That’s up to the leadership of the CAF. An old retired guy like me really has no say.

True, but I'm sure that the Good Idea Fairies at NDHQ that read these forums might have something to say about it.

 

[kosb]

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[PrairieFella]

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So sharp

 

[rmc_wannabe]

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[captloadie]

If breast pockets aren't an obvious requirement, as they have been deleted on the female uniforms, why keep them on the men's?

 

[Underway]

If breast pockets aren't an obvious requirement, as they have been deleted on the female uniforms, why keep them on the men's?

You could say the same thing about the ties.

 

[captloadie]

You could say the same thing about the ties.

I didn't even notice that at first. I think ties for everyone is a good trade off to no breast pockets for everyone.

 

[FSTO]

If breast pockets aren't an obvious requirement, as they have been deleted on the female uniforms, why keep them on the men's?

Because Man-boobs are an issue now?

 

[Underway]

Because Man-boobs are an issue now?

I think that belt would be more of a problem than the man boobs. Lot of army uniform wearing folks will doing their best Maj Gen Arthur Currie Impressions in that thing (deep cut I know).

 

[Halifax Tar]

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Looks good. What color are those ranks ? Gold ? The shading a lil hard for me to tell.

 

[FSTO]

I think that belt would be more of a problem than the man boobs. Lot of army uniform wearing folks will doing their best Maj Gen Arthur Currie Impressions in that thing (deep cut I know).

I was at museum that had the WWII uniform of Major from the Saskatchewan Dragoons. I'm not a big man but I don't think I could have fit in that tunic when I was 16!

Still, they look much better than the shapeless green crap they have now (and rarely wear I might add)

 

[FSTO]

Looks good. What color are those ranks ? Gold ? The shading a lil hard for me to tell.

No, more of a shade of khaki.

 

[Furniture]

If breast pockets aren't an obvious requirement, as they have been deleted on the female uniforms, why keep them on the men's?

I'm guessing the lack or breast pockets has nothing to do with "requirements" and everything to do with looks. As shocking as it may seem to some, there are lots of women who like wearing clothes that compliment their figure, and uniforms designed for the male figure don't usually do that. Perhaps the CA is ahead of the curve in realizing that on average men and women have different body shapes, and a one-size-fits-all solution is not appropriate.

Also, pockets make aligning name tags, medals, etc., far easier.

I expect that if a man doesn’t want breast pockets, he can just order the female version. Just as women can order the male versions if she prefers. It's how the current DEU works, so I don't see it changing.

 

[FSTO]

I'm guessing the lack or breast pockets has nothing to do with "requirements" and everything to do with looks. As shocking as it may seem to some, there are lots of women who like wearing clothes that compliment their figure, and uniforms designed for the male figure don't usually do that. Perhaps the CA is ahead of the curve in realizing that on average men and women have different body shapes, and a one-size-fits-all solution is not appropriate.

Also, pockets make aligning name tags, medals, etc., far easier.

I expect that if a man doesn’t want breast pockets, he can just order the female version. Just as women can order the male versions if she prefers. It's how the current DEU works, so I don't see it changing.

Are you Mansplaining?

 

[RangerRay]

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The men’s looks great.

But why are they going to that awful American “female tie”? I thought that was a thing of the distant past? Same with pocketless female tunics.

 

[OldSolduer]

Dress uniforms are for show. And whatever uniform is the showiest without being gaudy is fine.

 

[Furniture]

Dress uniforms are for show. And whatever uniform is the showiest without being gaudy is fine.

I'd add that they are also about tradition, which is the the new CA DEU makes so much sense. It's not a 100% return to pre-unification, but it's close enough to be clearly inspired by the older uniforms.

 

[FSTO]

Unification was birthed in a time of Canada trying to reject all symbols and ties to the UK, as the UK was in the midst of divesting itself of most of the colonial territories. The Flag and the Canadian military were the most obvious targets of this drive and that the RCMP were able to avoid the tsunami of change was a testament to their status with the Canadian public.

A modern dress uniform with a nod to all the folks who served Canada in the army since the time of New France is a good thing IMO.

 

[MilEME09]

If breast pockets aren't an obvious requirement, as they have been deleted on the female uniforms, why keep them on the men's?

but then where would an officer put their pocket watch?

 

[McG]

A modern dress uniform with a nod to all the folks who served Canada in the army since the time of New France is a good thing IMO.

So you think we should be in red coats?