Proper attire for graduation

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Permalink Reply by Craig on October 22, 2008 at 3:01pm

something warm for outer wear, getting cooler in Chi town. Business casual is fine. you want to look good for your sailor. Nothing too fancy...I saw everything from jeans and tees to suits so go figure...

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Permalink Reply by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on October 22, 2008 at 9:02pm

I wore some decent slacks and a sport coat, but as Craig said....I saw a pretty amazing variety there. Check the weather!!! There is a cold front monving that way and with the lake there is can get pretty darn cold!!!! Also be sure to check out the PIR-tips and hints group....I expect you to add your share of tips when you come back down to earth after your sailor's PIR!!! Paul

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Permalink Reply by E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin on October 23, 2008 at 9:23pm

I'd say maybe a tux. I wanted to go with the James Bond look but my wife wouldn't let me. Then I wanted to wear a cut off sleeveless shirt but she didn't go for that either. In all seriousness I wore what I would have worn to church or to play golf. Khaki pants and a nice polo shirt. As Craig said every attire go's. My advice is to wear something comfortable. If you get there early to beat the traffic as we did you will be sitting for a couple of hours waiting.

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Permalink Reply by Chuck on October 31, 2008 at 10:35pm

I agree with the others that have already commented. Everythig from jeans To suits and dresses. Be comfortable. You will most likley be sitting for awhile. It will be cool at Great Lakes.

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Permalink Reply by Rick on December 9, 2008 at 12:31am

For anyone in the future that is wondering about choice of clothing, there is no dress code. I chose middle ground, dockers and a polo shirt, my wife, slacks a nice sweater. Alot of guys wore jeans, sneakers and military ball cap and sports jacket. If you wear a suit you will definitely be out of place. Everyday wear to nice casual attire is the norm. We were there on 12/5/08 and it was about 7degrees outside. Even with the big garage door going up and down to let the divisions march in, it stayed very comfortable inside the hall. The setup in this building is perfect for it's purpose. You will enjoy it..............Rick

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Permalink Reply by Suzanne on October 7, 2009 at 3:42pm

When we went to our daughter's PIR on 11Sept.09, I saw many young women in their 20's and 30's with miniskirts and minidresses way too short with stilletos. They honestly looked liked prostitutes!....They really looked inappropriate for the graduation.......(Just my opinion)!

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Permalink Reply by Greg Buck on September 7, 2010 at 8:30pm

we will be watching this post we would like to know also our son graduating 10/29

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Permalink Reply by NavyDads Co-Admin, Jim on September 7, 2010 at 8:41pm

You're funny...

Creator (E.G.) said:

I'd say maybe a tux. I wanted to go with the James Bond look but my wife wouldn't let me. Then I wanted to wear a cut off sleeveless shirt but she didn't go for that either. In all seriousness I wore what I would have worn to church or to play golf. Khaki pants and a nice polo shirt. As Craig said every attire go's. My advice is to wear something comfortable. If you get there early to beat the traffic as we did you will be sitting for a couple of hours waiting.

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Permalink Reply by NavyDads Co-Admin, Jim on September 7, 2010 at 8:49pm

I personally wore suit coat and tie. My sailor was in his dress whites and after all he went through at boot, I wanted to look my best because he deserved the best. But that's just me. It will be cold for sure, snow is questionable.

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Permalink Reply by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on September 8, 2010 at 5:10am

have a discussion in the PIR group on What To Wear To Graduation..... click for the link

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Permalink Reply by Dan Breen on March 10, 2011 at 6:00pm

My son asked me to wear my uniform for his graduation.  No so sure that a good idea.  Boot graduation is his day, not mine.  Any thoughts out there?

 

LCDR D. J B. 

USN Ret

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Permalink Reply by NavyDads Co-Admin, Jim on March 10, 2011 at 6:27pm

Dan, when I went to my son's PIR there were many sailors in uniform in the crowd. Brothers, dads, etc...It is very acceptable to wear your uniform. He is just as proud of you as you are of him!

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