Quote Originally Posted by davidlpope View Post
...I'd suggest the Navy's mess dress jacket. It is cut with a high waist and looks a bit like a Prince Charlie from the front.
I agree.

Quote Originally Posted by davidlpope View Post
I don't think that wear with civilian clothes is authorized under the uniform regs, but that doesn't seem to phase most people.
I have been out of the military for 15 years, but my understanding is the jacket is no longer a uniform item if you change the buttons and remove all insignia.