MARINES UNIFORMS

LEFT TO RIGHT: UTILITY UNIFORM, DRESS UNIFORM, SERVICE UNIFORM, AND EVENING DRESS.

UTILITY UNIFORM:

The utility uniform is a graphic type camouflage made of greens and browns. The colors in this uniform are organic, they are meant to break up the figure and provide better coverage for different terrains.

DRESS UNIFORM:

The dress uniform is also known as the 'Dress Blues'. The Dress Blues are equivalent to black tie. They are a dark navy blue, connecting them even more with the Navy. Dark blue is a clean crisp color and it distinguishes the uniform from a regular suit.

SERVICE UNIFORM:

The service uniform is khaki and green and is also known as the 'Greens'. The greens were once used regularly for work but they have been replaced by the utility uniform. Khaki and this green are muted colors that don't represent anything specific, they are casual, equivalent to a business suit for everyday work.

EVENING DRESS:

The evening dress is also navy blue and is commonly worn with a khaki shirt underneath. Marine recruiters are often seen with this uniform. The navy blue is again a clean crisp color and the khaki is a neutral that can make the recruiter seem more approachable because it is a less formal color.