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

An installation Commander had the authority to set dress and appearance standards for everyone on base/post. It started with t-shirt logos, etc but this would seem to be eligible for restrictions on base.

Although this is an older post, I just saw it for the first time today. I have read most of the comments (so many on here), so I will try to put my retired two cents in.

The regulation has, and has for many many years, stated professional appearance on and off duty. Also, I have not seen anyone post that a command can add to, but not take away from an Army Regulation (AR). Even if a command has established a civilian uniform regulation, it cannot contradict the AR. In this case, it clearly states professional image (formally appearance). Interpretation of the regulations has always been an argument, but if the NCO deemed the clothing to be inappropriate, the Battalion Command (all NCOs in that command) should have supported the NCO making the on-the-spot correction. By not supporting the NCO, the leadership at that Soldier's battalion has degraded the correcting NCOs authority as an NCO. This is not a matter of what many have argued, whether in uniform or not, whether on-post or not, it is a matter of pride in oneself and upholding traditions and being self-respecting. Now, different generations have a different understanding of what may be deemed self-respecting, but not having a professional military appearance is unacceptable. This goes for on-post and off-post attire. According to AR 670-1 paragraph 3-9 10 April 2015,
"b. When on duty in civilian clothes or off duty and outside of their personal dwelling, Army personnel will present a professional image that does not detract from the profession, unless specifically exempted by the commander for specific mission requirements.
c. Soldiers are associated and identified with the Army in and out of uniform, and when on or off duty. Therefore, when civilian clothing is worn, Soldiers will ensure that their dress and personal appearance are commensurate with the high standards traditionally associated with Army service. Commanders are charged with determining and publishing the local civilian clothing policy. When on a military installation, civilian headgear will be removed indoors in accordance with established norms".
With these two paragraphs, it is clear that no male or female is allowed to wear black lipstick. It has already been mentioned about the earrings. As for the "ripped" pants, any military uniform that is torn beyond repair or has holes is unserviceable, so too are the pants when one associates the clothing to the above paragraphs. While on active duty would I have worried about the pants, that would depend upon what the pants looked like. Since we do not have an exact description, I probably would not have worried about them. As for the lipstick and earrings, for me I would have done exactly what SGT Colin Gunter did and approach the Soldier with the on-the-spot correction.

Halloween would be the perfect time.

Not "NO", but "HELL NO"

Wear whatever you want at this point. Trans in the military and you even care anymore, everything goes.

Oh Hell no, that dog don't hunt.

Say What??????

GEEZE!

All I wanted was sniper as a 19D and THAT made TRADOC mad ...NOW this...HOW long before the "SOCIAL EXPERIMENTATION" gets D THE FUCK Xed

Welcome to the new Army, Dude looks like a lady!

Having worked for corporate America, we did not have rules and regulations as the military does, one thing that you learn without anyone telling you is the culture. If you worked for IBM it was dark suit, white shirt and blue tie. You were always a representative of the company. I have seen people get fired for getting drunk and rowdy while traveling on company business.