Can male soldiers wear lipstick, earrings and ripped clothes while off duty, but on post?

These kinds of infractions were happening while I was active duty (78-98); we all tried to push our boundaries. In the Air Force, I kept the length of hair 1/8 of an inch longer that allowed, and my 'Hitler-style mustache' AT my upper lip when it when it was not supposed to touch the lip according to the regulations. Those men with very kinky hair would pack their hair tight for when they were on duty and comb it out to its maximum length when off duty. Back then, the regulations specified how each individual was to dress and outlined what one could do on duty and implied how they were to behave off duty; because they represented the military when out in the civilian world. We were also to present a 'professional appearance' at all times; 24/7 out in public.
Toward the end of my career, while the regulations were the same many of my compatriots became a bit lax in enforcing them.
In today's society, I believe that many people are insisting on 'having their own way. And if they don't get to do what they want, they throw tantrums. Discipline and self-discipline are virtually non-existent (my opinion). Emotions rule and supervisors and commanders fear upsetting anyone (again, my opinion). During the aftermath of 9-11, in late November, during one of my many medical appointments I overheard numerous conversations, people expressing dismay that they 'had to work inconvenient hours... being at work an hour or two earlier than normal, or working three 12 hour days in a row, or having to work on a weekend day, and other hardship complaints. And again, in my opinion, discipline has gotten in more lax as time approaches the current day.

What do the current regulations state about how one should dress, or how they should act and represent their branch of military service. Those should be your guide.

Pretty soon will be in formation.

If you’re an active duty soldier, you’re NEVER off duty. You meet military standards wherever, whenever, unless you’re on leave.

It's on the way. The regulations are a changing. Glad I am retired.

Proper civilian attire. Eccentricity does not comport with proper civilian attire. What this knucklehead does in his own home, off post, and out of the public eye is his business. But when he steps into the public and especially on base, he'd better shape up and conform to the regs.

If you want to dress like a CLOWN, join the CIRCUS, not the military. GET REAL!!!

The "buck" needs to stop! Ther are clubs and groups for that....not my military!

Nowadays, yes! Because there are plenty of ACLU shark lawyers out, there will make the military bend down for them. --We have seen it happen already. I never thought that transgender could join. Now they can. Don't get me wrong that they cannot serve, but when the APFT comes, it will make them an advantage over the others.

Soldiers should wear it all the time it would be a better direct reflection. Ooohrah marines

If they want their ass kicked... go for it