Wanted - NAVY MESS KIT

[Midships]

Hello - I'm looking for a Naval Officer Mess Kit, age not important, should be in reasonable condition.

Pants can be 33-36 waist, minimum 30 length.  Jacket can be 44-ish or thereabouts.

I guess that's it - give me a shout if you can help, or have any good leads.  Oh, and I'm in Victoria BC.

Cheers!

 

[Otis]

Some of the best Mess Kit can be custom made from a Tailor in Vancouver called Claymore clothing ... I bought mine there quite a few years ago now and it's still held up.

I know it's more expensive to buy new, but depending on how long you intend your career to be, it could be worth it ...

 

[DonaldMcL]

I recently purchased mine, to the tune of just under $1000 for the AF one. But it's worth it. Take advantage of the Canex plan, it's there for things like this.

 

[ModlrMike]

I have one with just those measurements! Unfortunately, it won't be available for another 10 years. Can you wait that long?  >

 

[Midships]

Otis & BobSlob - cheers!

ModlrMike - I'm in my eighth year now without mess kit - what's another ten??

 

[Pusser]

Go see Mia at the Canex in Esquimalt.  She does a good deal on new ones and she sometimes has used ones to sell on consignment.  She got a new one for me and sold my old one (damn thing had shrunk).

 

[EpicBeardedMan]

What's a Mess Kit?

 

[Pusser]

A mess kit is the military version of formal black/white tie dinner apparel.

 

[PMedMoe]

What's a Mess Kit?

Seen here:  http://murraymortlock.ca/White%20Mess%20Kit.jpg

here:  http://en.wikivisual.com/images/e/e6/Messkit1.jpg

and here:  http://www.artillery.net/new/images/dressmessfemale.jpg

as a few examples.

 

[George Wallace]

What's a Mess Kit?

A mess kit is the military version of formal black/white tie dinner apparel.

Like a Tuxedo.

 

[EpicBeardedMan]

Like a Tuxedo.

Ahhh I see now, thanks George, Moe and Pusser.

 

[tree hugger]

I'm looking for Women's Navy Mess kit.  I'm usually a women's 10 and I'm 5'5".  I know my chances are slim to get my hands on a second hand set, but I'll throw it out there!

Thanks,

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