[3] [4] By the mid-1960s, however, Lowe was publicly acknowledged as the designer of the gown
however, it leaves the back exposed
Elevate Your Outfit: Throw on a blazer or a warm cardigan to give your look a little lift without sacrificing comfort
However, when visiting the malls on a cruise excursion, wear more conservative clothing such as long-sleeved shirts and jeans
Since then, it has become the authorized summer dress uniform for all officers (it replaced, in 2000, an all-white uniform, similar in appearance to that of the Naval Officer / CPO white dress uniform), SNCOs (unless they are in formation with NCOs and junior enlisted personnel who are not authorized to wear the uniform), and by NCOs and junior enlisted personnel for ceremonies and social events only, if authorized and provided by the command structure
This enormous flexibility grants greater creative freedom than most dress-up games would typically permit