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

The military for our service members is changing to comply with the law as it pertains to sexual orientation in the land today.

I am so happy after reading this post and comments that I've been totally out of the military for over 40 years.

all up to the local cdr . i experienced that while (attempting) to wear my flowery hippy pants . not allowed :D .

have you seen the new army ads what a shame

Sergeant, let me give you the Sailor's take on this. DON'T! In days past that would earn one a quick trip to the Bosun's Hole. The most a Tar should wear is what ever gets shipped to them by Duke Cannon in a Drop Shipment that does not include female accoutrement. Perhaps those aboard a submarine may want a little more enhanced deodorant. I can assure you that some swab hot racking it with you is not interested in your aberrations; he would appreciate it if you'd hit the showers after a tour in the bilges though. Getting squared away does not mean getting dolled up.

I know that this is an old post. I ETSed back in 94, but even then, while off duty (on post) we were given the latitude to wear what we wanted (up to a point). I even had a meeting with a CSM in his office and had a earring in. I took it off as a sign of respect at which time he explained that I didn't need to do that as it was within regs and he didn't mind.
I can understand not wanting to see young soldiers walking around the base looking like dirt bags, but everyone needs time to wind down.

Male Soldiers are not permitted to wear earrings at anytime. Im not sure about the ripped jeans.

This world would be boring if we all look the same. Everyone is unique in many ways. However, that’s why we have uniforms and regulations for the purpose of becoming unified. Besides, there’s no reason to make issues of simple personal preferences that have nothing to do with an individual’s on-duty performance. Jewelry, lipstick and rip clothes are fine as long as his pants are saggy! Whether on or off post, if you have no true justification or legitimate purpose for pursuing action, there could be an harassment issue. Been There! Seen That!

Only if it's a New Years Eve party.

As a member of the military we all took an oath of office. Part of that oath is to abide by the UCMJ. Potentially this is a violation of article 134 because it brings discredit upon the armed forces. Granted in a Courts Martial senior officers and enlisted would decide what this entails. Nevertheless this person’s action is obviously attempting to push buttons and does NOT support good order and discipline.