Navy allows ‘kurta pyjama’ in mess with strict conditions

Tribune News Service

New Delhi, February 14

The Indian Navy has allowed its officers and sailors to wear ‘kurta-pyjama’ when using Naval messes. Till now, only formals and smart casuals are allowed with collared shirts.

The Navy orders also lay down a code on how this attire would have to be worn in mess. Instructions to all its commands and establishments allow officers and sailors to wear ‘kurta-pyjama’ with sleeveless jackets and closed formal shoes or sandals in officers’ messes and sailors’ institutes.

No slippers are permitted and the ‘kurta’ needs to be worn under a sleeveless jacket. The guidelines also mention the colour, cut and shape of the attire. It must be a “solid tone” kurta. No multi-colour and floral prints are permitted. The ‘kurta’ length should be just up to the knee and should have cuffs at sleeves with buttons or cuff-links.

The ‘pyjama’ needs to be “matching or contrast tone”, must be shaped like trousers with elastic waistband and side pockets. A “matching pocket square” can be used in the sleeveless and straight-cut waistcoat or jacket.

There are similar instructions for women officers who want to wear ‘kurta churidaar’ or ‘kurta-palazzo’ in messes. Navy officials said the existing permitted dresses shall remain. This is just an addition.

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