Tie

Q: My girlfriend and I are attending a wedding together, do my clothes have to match what she’s wearing? A: Great question. No, you don’t need to look “matchy-matchy,” but it would be a good idea for your looks to complement one another. First of all, make sure that you are dressed as formally as […]

The trinity knot is more difficult to make and not very suitable for highly formal occasions. It looks unique with its three folded appearance, however, that can be its downfall. Its appearance is too disrupting for some. If you can manage to figure out how to tie this knot, its best worn on casual occasions. […]

Don a plain white T-shirt, the uniform sky-blue pants and black socks. Put on your black shoes, white gloves and white barracks hat. Put on the midnight-blue coat (with red trim if you are a currently enlisted Marine Corps officer) and a white belt or suspenders. How do Marines set up dress blues? It is […]

When traveling on leave, TAD or transfer, service dress blues may be worn during any season. 2. REGIONAL TRAVEL. For travel within a region, wear either the uniform of the day as prescribed for destination or Service Dress Blue uniform for the entire trip. When should I wear my dress blues? For Dress Uniforms, Dress […]

Tie tabs are optional with the Acrylic Wool Pullover Sweater and Cardigan Sweaters (blue or white). Precisely why the Air Force wishes to make a distinction in neckwear between its male and female personnel is unclear. Do you have to wear a tie with Air Force blues? The service dress uniform includes the men’s and […]

A box clasp is a precisely engineered option that is ideal for bracelets. It features a wedge-shaped piece of metal that compresses when you slide it into the other portion, or “box,” of the clasp. It clicks securely in place. What is a box snap clasp? Box clasps have two parts a tongue and a […]

If you have never served in the armed forces, you are prohibited by the United States government from wearing the uniform of the Air Force, Army, Navy, or Marines. You are also prohibited from wearing a uniform that is similar to that worn by the armed forces in any public place or in public view. […]

colour azure. Air Force blue, more specifically Air Force blue (RAF) or RAF blue, is a medium shade of the colour azure. The shade derives from the light blue uniforms issued to the newly formed British Royal Air Force in 1920, which were influential in the design of the uniforms of some other air forces […]

A properly-worn bracelet is loose enough to move with your hand but not so loose that it slips off. One or two fingers should be able to fit between the bracelet and your wrist. The vast majority of jewelry is one-size-fits-all. Necklaces are easy to slide around necks, and earrings are standard. What do you […]

A tie is required to be worn with the long-sleeve blue shirt however, it is optional with the short-sleeve blue shirt unless worn with service dress. ¼ to½ inch above the service dress coat collar with arms hanging naturally. be visible below the sleeves of the service coat. undershirts are optional. Is it OK to […]

Don’t chew gum in uniform. Don’t use the cell phone while walking in uniform. Keep your uniform clean and ready for inspection every day. Can you chew gum in military? As American soldiers gird for war in the 21st century with chemical suits, night-vision goggles and laser-target rifles, there’s still one item in their rucksacks […]

Marine Corps: The clasp is always worn with the necktie when the khaki shirt is being worn as the outer garment; it may also be worn with the Service “A” uniform. In both cases, it’s positioned horizontally on the lower half of the necktie, midway between the third and fourth buttons from the top of […]

Service “C” (or Charlie) is identical to the “B” except with a short-sleeve button-up shirt and no tie. Do Marines wear ties? Marine Corps Neck Ties Criteria: The Marine Corps Necktie is worn by male Marine Corps personnel, while female personnel wear the necktab. The necktie is a 3 1/8 inch khaki necktie worn with […]

There are more than 30 warfare designator pins, but when sailors see other sailors wearing the FMF pin, a higher respect is given to those sailors, knowing that they have proven they can keep up with the Marines, said Petty Officer 2nd Class G. Who is eligible for an FMF pin? The Fleet Marine Force […]

How to Make a Fisherman’s Bracelet Open the snap end of a lead-free swivel hook the way you would a safety pin. Hook the freed prong through the loop at the rear of another swivel hook. Close the prong. Continue adding swivel hooks until there are enough to go around your wrist. Is fishing line […]

5 Survival Uses for Fishing Line Shelter. Tie fishing line between two sturdy supports and it can hold just about anything off the ground, especially a tarp or canvas. First Aid. Photo from Possessed Photography/Unsplash. Food Preservation. Fabric Repair. Snare. What can you do with old lines? Once you know that your line can be […]

If you haven’t already spotted this trend, fishing wire is the perfect way to create a magical effect with your decorative object of choice. With just a few inches of string, candles are floating, snowflakes are falling, and ornaments appear to be suspended in mid-air. Can you hang things with fishing line? So, can you […]

You can also purchase the Power Pro fishing line and use it for beading. The braided variety is best for bead weaving and is made up of tiny, braided strands of polyethylene plastic called monofilament. Can you make a beaded necklace with fishing line? Use a monofilament line (fishing string), a beading needle and thread, […]

Fishing line can be used when making necklaces and bracelets. Once the necklace or bracelet is assembled, the fishing line will disappear beneath the beads that have been added to the line. Fishing line is rated by different strengths, indicating the size fish it can bring in without breaking. Can fishing line be used for […]

Cut 2 working cords to that length. Cut one filler cord, 18 inches long. For Square Knot bracelets over 7 inches long, cut this cord longer. Design Tip: You can use a different material for the filler (1mm – 1.5mm), if your beads have tiny holes. How much cord do I need for a bracelet? […]