How An Off Duty Officer Should Dress

[AndyMG]

Saw this article in today's copy of The Sun (a tacky, Murdoch owned rag in the UK) about a Colonel issuing orders about how his officers should dress when off duty. I happen to agree with him. Not sure what a regimental 'zig-zag' tie is though!

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepag...y-Colonels-funny-fashion-tips-for-troops.html

For those in the US, Gary Linekar used to be an England football (soccer) player. He now whores himself out selling crisps for a living.

 

[ethanm]

That's pretty funny. I get a lot of flack from some guys in my unit whose wardrobes consist of NASCAR tshirts, denim shorts, and Carhartt jackets.

 

[AndyMG]

I think that's common everywhere. If I go out with friends for a drink and wear a sportscoat and a tucked in shirt, I get viewed with suspicion. And this is from people clad in Abercrombie and Fitch.

 

[Superfluous]

I like it

 

[OlSarge]

I like it

So do I!

 

[Archivist]

AndyMG, the "zig-zag" tie is the Royal Artillery regimental tie.

 

[cptjeff]



AndyMG, the "zig-zag" tie is the Royal Artillery regimental tie.

I like the regimental socks. I may need to find me a pair of those...

 

[Aqualung]

Saw this article in today's copy of The Sun (a tacky, Murdoch owned rag in the UK) about a Colonel issuing orders about how his officers should dress when off duty. I happen to agree with him. Not sure what a regimental 'zig-zag' tie is though!

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepag...y-Colonels-funny-fashion-tips-for-troops.html

For those in the US, Gary Linekar used to be an England football (soccer) player. He now whores himself out selling crisps for a living.

It's a Gunners tie. But don't wear stuff like this unless you were actually in the Royal artillery. Same with old school ties.

 

[bringusingoodale]

Oh wow. They actually do reference the royal family for dress. I thought that was SF myth.

 

[AndyMG]

So that's what a zig-zag tie is. Never seen one before. Cheers guys.

That's the problem in the UK - some of the regimental ties look great, but wearing one, or one with a very similar pattern looks like you're trying to be something you're not.

I guess the solution if you want a tie with a regimental look is to go to Brooks Brothers and buy one where the stripes fall from the opposite side.