navy mess jacket

[Detroitpete]

Bill,
I think it looks good. Formal enough for sure...in the same league as the PC but a different cut... so as to be unique. I'm pretty sure I'm going to try one of these if I can get one large enough. After all, I'm not that 24 year old Machinist Mate anymore...
Rondo

Hey Snipe!

I think it will look great and still have a bit of a harken to the Navy. Good choice! I'd change the buttons out though ;)

[Drac]

Bill,
I think it looks good. Formal enough for sure...in the same league as the PC but a different cut... so as to be unique. I'm pretty sure I'm going to try one of these if I can get one large enough. After all, I'm not that 24 year old Machinist Mate anymore...
Rondo

Hey Snipe!

I think it will look great and still have a bit of a harken to the Navy. Good choice! I'd change the buttons out though ;)

Whach that snipe thing there. He might be a fresh air type, A-Gangers!!

I was a pit snipe the first time around. Got smart and came back as a twigget, an ET.

Back on topic though.

If you go with a mess dress get to a uniform shop and try them on. They run REALLY small for the sizing. Sometimes 2 or 3 sizes.

Jim

[rondo]

I was a Nuclear machinist's mate...4 years in subs.
Rondo

[Drac]

I was a Nuclear machinist's mate...4 years in subs.
Rondo

Nuc waste for me and for that spent 5 years in an AOE engine room

Jim

[Spartan Tartan]

I am assuming you do NOT plan to wear that cummberbun (aka "crumb catcher")...

I think it will look nice like others have said, but mine was a bit small. I was lucky enough to be at the uniform shop so I could try on several sizes. If you haven't already ordered it, you might consider a size or two larger then take it to a tailor for a fitting. WIth the extra size, they will be able to tailor it perfectly. I'm not sure, but it might help to have the tailor fit you while you wear your kilt.

When all done, please post some pictures. I'd love to see the finished product and outfit!