Posted on Oct 9, 2019
Is it appropriate to wear my miniature medals pinned to my dress at a black tie event, even though I won't be wearing a jacket?
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I am attending a black tie (formal evening) event and all veterans have been asked to wear any medals they were awarded during their service. I am a woman and will be wearing a long evening gown. Is it appropriate to wear my miniature medals pinned to my dress on the left even though I won't be wearing a jacket?
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Sure. Even my wife, a civilian, does it with her DA awards. It looks nice...
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I don't see an issue with it if it detracts from the dress. In my opinion, the outfit is the cake and the medals are the icing. If the medals detract from the dress, either ditch medals or pick a dress more suitable for medals. If the dress is already pretty exceptional, I would suggest either a neck medallion of your most valuable award, or mini pins of the highest 1-3 awards. I think anything over 3 would detract from civilian wear, whether it's a dress or suit.
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Acceptable. My wife wears her DA Civilian awards on a evening dress at appropriate events. It sounds that your event meets the intent.
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