After much work, searching and discussion,custom patches, etc I've finally got my Dress Blues almost done. A lotta work to just fit into the jacket!!
I've a custom marksmanship medal almost finished. Might work up a couple others, not sure.

Couldn't get the full body shot to re-size worth a darn. Came out all squat lookin'

Pants are black w/ actual Marine Bloodstripes.

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Smart.

SAS

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Looking sharp there Rex. Great work mate

Very nice! Loving the PRs on the stripes.

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Very nice!

Rex you can pick me up and carry me out of the bar any time!

Harry

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very nice . are you wearing this in the parade?

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Lookin' sharp bud!

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Pvt J. DeGraff, C.M.D.
A14/TQ3.0.65090E2

You cap badge is crooked!

Just kidding mate looks very cool!!!

Takes a while to get used to a dress uniform with patches on it but definitely very cool!

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Awesome work Rex... well done.

Indeed! Very sharp Rex! Looks better than mine!

Kevin

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Rex you know I love you man, but somebody needs to teach you to do a proper Salute....
Outfit looks sharp bro. Me Likey......

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If you accept pocket lint as a currency well I'll take it all!

Yeah... arm and hand should make a perfect straight line... no hooks!

SHARP, very sharp!!!!

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Glad you all like it! It's been a labor of love (and not eatin' & drinkin' much! )

Kev, nope, your Sress Blues sets the standard to which we all aspire to reach bro!




Okay, okay! I was tired! Thought my hand/wrist were straight...

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Oh, that is beautiful. Looking like a veteran!

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Wow those look great! I didn't even notice the PR on the stripes till I saw the comment. Very nice!

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Sweet.
Where did you find thoose stripes? Love them

I am trying to work on a set but having heck of a time finding jacket.
why is it the run so small?

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Minnesota-USA

A03/TQ1.0.92141E1

i tried on my original blues after seeing this thread , and sadly that ship has sailed

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I had the stripes custom made.

It's very hard to find a jacket to fit- I finally found mine on a uniform exchange site. I normally wear a 44, but needed a 46 in Dress Blues to fit me.
Keep looking, it took me awhile to find one that fit.

It's very hard fitting across the waist, day-um hard! It's been alot of work getting that lower damn button to close! LOL!
I wish there was a way to let the bottom portion of the jacket out, even an inch, I'm afraid to drink much alcohol until after the parade!

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Very Nice, Brother.
I remember you talking about the stripes at SDCC, they came out really awesome!



-Adriel

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You don't look like a 46. Btw I hate to make things hard on you but try and get it form fitted, it looks a bit fluffy in the chest. Dress Blues are always formed fitted. TBH they should almost be borderline uncomfortable to wear. But thats where the sharp look comesw from.

But its a matter of personal choice in this case really.

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i like the PR that took the place of the rifles in the MSGT stripes

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USS Blackhawk
3rd Batt 12th Regt

Looks good Rex! Well done!

How much did the jacket set you back, not including the patches?

Russ

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Thanks everyone very much!!!




Ohhhh bro, it was two years ago I got this. I want to say no more than $50-60. Again, it was not ebay, it was from a military uniform exchange- all types of US Military Dress uniforms sold on it. I don't have the site anymore, but should be able to get with a google search.

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Looks spiffy!

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