That’s what Ithought.
While something that wasn’t planning to end up in a garment bag in my closet never to be worn again, I wanted to wear something chic and versatile.
For my fellow City Hall brides.can you imagine commuting on a Monday afternoon sporting a full on bridal ensemble, veil and long train included? That’s ok.i, for instance, signed on the dotted line in City Hall clad in a blackandwhite cocktail dress that I boughtliterally fromthe first store I went into during a 40 minute shopping trip for a wedding dress. Not all of us are made for wearing a 20 pound heavily embellished wedding gown down the aisle. Trust me, Know what guys, I have no regrets about it. And so it’s my responsibility to ensure that the female dates of our cadets represent themselves, their date, the unit and the University in a respectful and diginified manner, as a cadre member of a Army ROTC unit.
I have ld young women to go to apartments before being that their dress did not fit into our dress code and image that we will like to represent.
Thanks for the images.
I gonna be using them in my briefing this year. Now look, the dresses that you showed are the kinds of dresses that we specifically ask our guests, spouses and dates to NOT wear. Since they are special staff to the Commanding Officer, in my experience the FRO had been to almost any single Birthday Ball so the FRO bashing ain’t needed. I myself have yet been to a ball that only has a Applebees’s silverware set. Dresses numbered 46 and 7 but, especially confused dress are perfectly acceptable. So MCCS class isn’t just what fork to use it covers ball clothing as well as well as other parts of the ball, how to conduct yourself and etcetera the poster herself has said that So there’re newbies who have no info how to act.
I feel like the bigger problem we have at Birthday Balls is women not dressing to their body type.
Floor length dresses are recommend for an event similar to the Birthday Ball.
I agree that certain things shouldn’t be worn. Normally, with that being said I’m not sure why she is mocking the class.s/he will appreciate your support! Normally, what you wear, say and do reflects directly on your military spouse, as a reminder -whether you like it or not. Consequently, yes, his/her commander is watching.this is the military -find out what really was expected of you and support your military spouse. You should take this seriously. It was this. Obviously, By the way I had yet to study the women’s section of the military exchangeduring ball season. Miss America pageant yearly, I still had never seen a lot skin popping out of a dress as I did at that ball. For instance, I didn’t even know where you could buy a dress like that. What are these dresses sexy!
I feel as if some women have forgotten, so it’s not your night.
That’s a fact, it’s your husbands/spouse’s night.
Surely it’s the night to remember and give respect to what organization we have a part of. Lets not forget what a ball is and what its actually for, albeit I dont agree nor disagree with all theses opinions on this random blog I came across. Nice t shirts. Do you have a favorite Christmas fashion look. Funny story -so when I went to the Navy ball with my husband we active duty women wore our uniforms consequently after the formal ceremonies and dinner concluded changed into our long dresses in the rest room. Also, she spent the night dancing in her coat. She showed up for the dance afterward in a super revealing dress and a fur coat, A young sailor didn’t seek for to attend the ceremony part.
We even ld her earlier it was an official event! It was fun -reminded me of the girls locker room at a high school dance. While That’s a fact, it’s a formal ball what you wear and how you carry yourself is a reflection of your husband. As a result, my hubby served his 20 yrs in the Navy but did all his sea time with USMC at LeJeune OOOOOOORAH! With all that said… Yes the military is deep in tradition. Furthermore, since I cared about my husbands career I should never dress with excessive skin showing, it was blackish with ivory lace. Therefore, I learned about those women that showed all the skin were about, true or not you still get the reputation of a skank when you dress like one. Accordingly the second I was 5 mo pregnant and wore identical dress, the third I wore a nice fancy mid knee dress. I was a young wife once and the first ball I went to I was 9 months pregnant so there really wasn’t much out there I could wear. I would take it into consideration, I reckon If I picked out something that was planning to embarrass him he would say something.
What they consider fashion and what’s worn on the dark red carpet is much different than what we are used to back in the day.
Out of our last 18 years we have only been stationed stateside for 9, enlisted for 5 and in school for With that being said, mostly there’s loads of difference in culture and how they dress formally, and now being a seasoned spouse, I actually find that we can all learn from others without being judgmental of their choices.
I find something that my husband will like and realize not everyone is intending to like identical thing, I’m quite sure, that’s what makes humanity great. I also have to remember that a certain amount these young wives and girlfriends might be my daughters. Remember, I also know when to leave those in the closet, To be honest I love a hot redish dress. Dangerously high heels. Consequently, the last time I suggested that lingerie was not clothing, I’m quite sure I was met with much ado about being a stodgy walking advertisement for Amish clothiers and wife of what must clearly be a wanderingeyed Marine. If MCCS’s recent advertisements for their annual ExtravaGOWNza is any clue, they’re the ones who actually need a class on what not to wear to a military ball.
I’d like to set the record straight. Since even I can’t thence. Take great joy in finding something super hot and droolworthy gorgeous to wear to the balls, and my husband’s eyes are just for me unless we’re looking at a picture of Scarlett Johansson. I have assisted on a promotions boards before, and the board looks at thousands of records, half the time they don’t even look at names. They look at performance reports, test scores, and training reports from school houses. Senior officers and generals shouldn’t care that ‘soanso”s date at the Ball didn’t meet up with standards of protocol. Dress and appearance, and demeanor of a spouse, that could very well be grounds for a IG complaint, if a commander put forth non recommendation solely on the basis of the behavior. Now regarding the aforementioned fact… I would be very concerned about the direction the military is going, Therefore in case the armed forces chooses to judge people for promotion depending on how slutty a spouse/date looks. Nonetheless, a solitary time they look at names is for BNRs. So this really doesn’t ever happen, By the way I know that I’ll be blasted. On p of that, so it is the most popular dress in the picture.
I also seek for to wear dress really like that.
I saw this dress wearing by celebrities.
Thank you foe your post. They’ve been looking so pretty. Nonetheless, where I can got it. I am only interested in men who have intelligence, culture, sensitivity, and class, and desire identical in women. Have you heard of something like that before? I am very certain that you and I do not value really similar traits. Oh, and I also don’t define myself on the basis of your assessment of what man type you think may or may not seek for me.
My husband has an abundance of all these characteristics plus good looks. I chose well, and so did he. I’d say if you seek for to be the monday morning joke go ahead and dress like that cuz trust me they do talk about you. If you get escorted out don’t be crying for a refund. Notice, I will tell you what I am. On p of this, I am respectful wards the Marine Corps and my husband. Why being that I know how to dress and act. Although, this night is for my husband and his fellow Marines. There’s some more info about it here. Even if I had the body to wear those dresses I still should not wear them. With that said, this will be my 20th Marine Corps Ball. I have seen it all. It’s not for me to dress like I belong on Hollywood Blvd or get drunk to the point I have to be escorted out. I am not frumpy and I am not skanky and I am not struggle with how they are dressed or don’t have the balls to tell their wives they look like ten dollar hookers, maybe they will end up being the next picture posted all over social media with all the funny captions attached, let them go to the ball decked out in what they consider their finest.
Honestly after reading all the comments on here with the spouses talking about how the author shouldn’t have written the article, I say let them dress how they need and make fools out of themselves. Honestly you can wear something decent and people will still have something to say when you see the girl in the crazy outfit just be glad it is not you! Honestly when I went the first time I thought it was will be this big fancy thing and it was more like a frat party the ONLY way I wouldn’t wear something is if my husband ld me he did not like it. Usually, I think spouses can be mean and judgmental in my opinion it’s a good idea to wear what you look for especially if you have a perfect body who cares?
It amazes me exactly how many women defend wearing a dress like the ones mentioned above.
My mother always ld me that when I walked out of the house I was representing not only myself but my entire family as well.
Hell, even therefore I wouldn’t have worn something so skimpy. Let me ask you something. What happened to self respect, dignity and decorum?!
Dressing like a slut isn’t something I’m willing to do as I have more respect for myself and my husband than to embarrass him in that manner, especially in front of his superiors!
I’m 29 years old so I definitely remember these kinds of dresses types from my Prom.
That doesn’t make you a lady, you can be a woman from now until next Sunday. I actually represent not only myself my husband as well, when I go to a ball. Just think for a moment. Thing is, you’re supposed to grow up after that. Perhaps more women should remember that and try to dress like ladies. Furthermore, silly me, Know what guys, I was raised with this thing called CLASS. Of course I know how to look good without looking like I could be dancing on a pole! If he was hoping for a promotion around ball time well remember Military Life is 247Things just like this do have a lasting effect on your military career. Yes, that’s right! You may not care what you wear, you may htink you can wear whatever you need.
Your Marine will hear about it the next day and for many days, months, even years later. His command XO will come have a talk to him, they will explain that his choice of date reflects who he is. I seen it first hand when I was in the Army. As a female I wouldn’t wanted to hear it. That’s right! The drama! It is exactly why so many spouses and military members have issue in their marriage or relationships. To me it looks like hey I’m looking for my future husband to marry and he has to be E7 or higher. I think And so it’s sick for her to show up in that manner. I’m a female and spent time on active duty! I can only imagine what the other soldiers were saying at the next PT formation. For example, promotion requires he be sent to Washington Promotion with PCS gets denied however since the fact the board remembers his wife and her dress from the ball and that she should be a social embarrassment to the higher level leadership and officials at the Pentagon, maybe her third clue may be when said husband comes up for promotion.
Maybe that might be the first clue, when their husbands start getting crap the next week from ‘co workers’ and leadership for the way their wives/girlfriends were dressed and comes home pissed off about it and complaining.
Maybe the first week said husband gets deployed, and single soldier XYZ calls her up for a date, and tells her he just assumed she was like that, maybe that could be her second clue, if that doesn’t get through her silly head.
Congratulations wife on ruining your husbands career as long as you wanted to look Hot because of some incessant need to recreate the experience of the Prom you never had. It’s all about knowing where to put your napkin, what fork to use when, how to behave, all that ball stuff, as I was informed at our family readiness meeting yesterday. I’m sure you heard about this. Over here aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, the ‘everhelpful’ MCCS has decided to hold a MilitaryBall EtiquetteClass.
I’m assuming our Family Support Adviserhas never watched Pretty Woman.
I’ll tally go to watch the scene where the hotel manager teaches Julia Roberts to work from the outside in, because if CCS wants to hold a ball related educational event.
They could even get smart and serve popcorn and champagne. Essentially, I’ve gone to the ball with him three years now and the first year I wore a bridesmaid simple dress, second year I wore a dress I wore to my senior prom, and this year I bought a completely new gown but also modest that I love. Two girls in my class are coming, one married to a solider, one just going along for the hell of it.
Besides, the night ain’t about who can be the sluttiest and get all the attention for the wrong reason.
I absolutely cringed when they both ld me what dresses they are wearing this year, as well as about how drunk they plan to get.
It’s just not ok. I know that the one who’s married, ugh, last year she wore one of those overly skin showing, neckline practically to the stomach, open back down to the crack, slit up to the crotch, plus cut out on the sides of the stomach dress. Doesn’t it sound familiar? THANK GOD someone had the balls to write this! It was so overly tacky and slutty, Actually I just felt it was so disrespectful to the military personnel. Known it was hot pink, to p it off. I’m in nursing school and my boyfriend of many years is in the military. The entire look was really amazing when it was all put together. For instance, I had it altered so it wouldn’t show cleavage. I also bought a pretty austrian crystal pin at another store to adorn the waist area where the fabric appears to gather, and I got a blackish satin short sleeve bolero jacket to cover my out of shape arms and keep me warm.
You could JUST STAY AWAY and enjoy the night your way with your man either on a formal date somewhere else, or in the apartments. I never get wrapped up in these formal dark brown nosing sessions known as a ball I work with these folks all day everyday sometimes 7 days a week why the hell would I look for to spend what little time I can with my wife dragging her to a work party???? You probably shouldn’t wear it to a military ball, if your grandparents or great grandparents should be ashamed of what you are wearing. Think old school Hollywood, not Paris Hilton at some party. Now look. Are we as military wives to be respected and looked up to or are we will be distasteful, trashy, and shame the military? Seriously. So that’s a function that could very well directly affect the way your service member’s COC views him or her, that in return can affect their career.
You directly affect the general impression of the military in these functions!
For the most part there’s definitely a dress code to military ball functions!
Even as some etiquette customs have become more a suggestion than a rule, look, there’s still a general rule of thumb. FORMAL dresses may be at least knee length to floor length and classy in taste. It’s not the outfit for a ball, if you are showing skin in the areas normally covered by undergarments. Dear goodness women, have some respect for yourself, your husband’s, and the military! Now pay attention please. So, that’s for you husband’s eyes! Keep reading! The lack of taste in there’s literally a group assigned to a security detail, and part of their job is to escort out those who are improperly dressed as well as those posing danger or causing public nuisance for whatever reason. Really, who wants to see you dressed that way? It’s not the summer anymore.
It’s that I really seek for to be upgraded to wife white look and the have you seen my hipbones?
The answer?
We did at the beach all summer. Therefore this dress even does double duty. Remember, we have. Eventually, love that love handle breeze. We have yet to go back to a ball as that is all So it’s, a we need to see how drunk we can get in front of the chain of command night. No thanks! I actually am more frustrated/embarressed about how incrediebly drunk these people get, rather than the dresses than some women chose to wear. It is yes, I actually am not a drinker, nor do I find the fun side of it watching everyone else get drunk. By the way, the one true ball we went to while stationed in Germany our Regiment was ld by the hosting hotel that they should NEVER host another military ball and we were not welcome back in their establishment because of the damages, disrespect, and stuff that was done.
Has anyone ever stopped to think that maybe perhaps the woman wearing the prom dress is a spouse who can’t afford better? While buying a cocktail dress for a formal ball, or can’t afford better is another, they don’t know better is one problem, slutty is one issue. They don’t need skirts that have slits up to the crotch or decolletes that expose their navels. I was ld on numerous occasions that I look beautiful, elegant, and very stylish, Actually I have never been called frumpy by anybody, and I should not seek for to be called hot. I am to more than 100 balls in many different countries, and the most beautiful women typically wear simple yet elegant gowns that impress with beautiful fabrics and impeccable tailoring. What a sad little world you must live in where women can only be frumpy or hot, and her worth is only measured by what man will want her. You should take it into account. I always feel so terribly sorry for people who can only view their surroundings in the ‘blackandwhite’ spectrum or hotversusfrumpy lense in your case. I’d like to remind you that Military Balls are as a matter of fact work functions, with intention to any of you that have spouted off the opinion that people should wear whatever they need.
Must those things not matter much to you by all means wear whatever you need, behave however you look for but I assure you, it WILL reflect poorly on you and as a matter of fact have specific customs and protocol and just as you’re a spouse or date and NOT the service member, military Balls does not give you the right to disregard such customs and protocol. Oftentimes honor, Tradition, Respect and Pride mean so little to some, it’s really disheartening. Your service member as well, risque dresses, drunken and otherwise unbecoming behavior is absolutely inappropriate and reflects poorly on not only you. You should take this seriously. Soldiers are not allowed to wear whatever they seek for, they’re required to wear a specific uniform, within specific standards and even their behavior is governed by standards and etiquette. Go to the ball enjoy the time with friends and let those people who need to make asses out themselves do just that.
I’ve been to military balls since the 80’s and its always identical there may be a small percentage of people that will have no information what to wear as it’s their first event and likewise a small group of young men that will find strippers to take just for the effect.
Aside from some interesting reading this issue is preparing to continue.
Honestly who really cares what other people wear -be concerned with yourself and your spouse!!! I liked the color as it didn’t clash with my husband’s light green dress uniform, and it’s also one of my favorite colors. Shesh get off her back. Normally, military Service uniform or a tux. She is doing a service to the girlfriends, fiancee and wives of service members. She is NOT talking down to other women, she is simply giving a guideline! She is giving women, and military women at that, the stereotypical name of tramp or trash, I sure get dark red when I see a woman wearing a dress with a slit up to you know where and it’s not as I really care.