What are your thoughts on civilians wearing part of a military uniform or military uniform-esque clothing?

Cultural appropriation!!!! Our culture is not their costume! Or something like that.

Back in my day it was against regulations for a civilian to wear military clothing especially with strips. It should still be but money talks and civilian police are going to do nothing.

I am never in favor of our uniform items being disrespected by those who never severed and believe those who served should know better. The military uniform is a part of that culture not any other. Leave the uniform alone and respect those who fought and died while wearing it.

There is no law preventing civilians from wearing uniforms or parts of uniforms so long as they are not trying to portray themselves as being military ie stolen valor. Obviously someone wearing an out of date uniform jacket with civilian clothing is much less a problem than someone wearing a full dress uniform.

I'm not bothered by mix em' up, besides most of them are the taxpayers, the issue i have when they attempt to recreate an entire uniform and act like they are a Service Member

My personal opinion is that you should only wear a military uniform while actively serving or at a commemoration ceremony for veterans.

I think some people wear them for comfort and I understand that and agree they are comfortable and very practical. I would liken it to wearing surgical scrubs because they are comfortable and I never felt like I was a doctor nor did any doctor ever confront me for pretending I was a doctor. The pants are great. The shirts are not nearly as comfortable or practical. Some of the boots can be good but most of them suck compared to the commercial stuff. In ops we all wore Danner boots because they were so much more comfortable and practical and I either wore OG107's or West German woolen pants with shooters knee and thigh padding with a silk lining. I had them died gray for better camo in all environments. They were more comfortable than jeans. I wore them both for about a decade after I got out for outdoor work or play.

Let's be honest people that are trying to misrepresent themselves as combat vets are likely mentally ill and are really just living out their fantasies of being a great warrior. For years I watched Marine's in my bar, near Quantico, getting all mad to the point of violence over people for wanting to be like them. They would question them over and over asking them if the were fourth battalion and stuff like like that. I thought it was funny until I had some young Army Rangers question my having been a ranger because I didn't know what Ranger panties were, I just went through Ranger school before those things became a thing. I told them my class and even called my wife and had her take a picture of my dd214 before they believed me. Now I no longer allow aggressive questioning of others. That said if you were really in it's not hard to answer basic questions.

It is a fashion trend and it has been part of fashion culture as long as I can remember. Look at pictures of Woodstock dude, lots and lots of hippies wearing military garb. It should make you proud to know that people want to look like you.

I retired 26 1/2 years ago, I wear a boony hat when I’m out in the sun but that’s the only part of the uniform that I wear... I strongly believe if you wearing the uniform you should wear all of it or none. If you served you know how it should be worn... If you never served you should never wear it! I hated it in the 70s and 80s when people wore parts of the uniform and they looked like raga muffins and I don’t like it now.... to much stollen valor in this crazy world... and in most cases it’s a disgrace the way they wear it any way.... I guess if it’s a field Jacket on a veterans it’s ok too... maybe boots or a hat... I’m ok with it... I draw the line there... If a veteran is going to an official function and wears dress blues or dress greens I’m ok with that as long as it’s correctly worn and set up.....

Some items they wear are OK, I find BUDs very comfortable to wear. But those who wear the full uniform and try for false glory that is another story. I feel those people should be prosecuted