You shouldn't wear that, it's disrespectful to the troops! Why?

Wearing those clothes in Canada probably wouldn't have been an issue years ago. Recently, there have been a few civilians charged with wearing military uniforms. No doubt after that, there will be folks telling others how to dress.
 
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How so very true! I was a soldier and served for 9 years, 88 -97. went out of country twice. Just an avg commo chief/12b later. nothing special but it has never ever occurred to me that wearing current or past BDU's was disrespectful nor the wearing of dogtags , unless you are trying to convey you are something that you are not. In the latter case its time to close ranks on you , quick ,fast in in a hurry! I am but one man and other brothers and sisters that have served my have a different view but one of those freedoms I will still stand for today is the freedom of choice. If i see or hear something I dont like I just use my freedom of choice to remove myself and let them continue on with their choice. I am not certain how we have lost touch with the core values of what price must be paid or sacrifices made in which so many seem to believe its a right to be able to censor or control others. I say carry on brother and dont give it a second thought. - shane
 
1. go to the store.
2. buy two packs of RIT dye, in black
3. dye everything black.
4. problem solved.

I had a similar problem with a surplus jacket I bought. the second it was jet black, no more hassles. Or you could buy European Surplus, it looks different enough to shut em up. I have a German army greatcoat in wool and a surplus Russian ushanka hat too, i wear that stuff when it's freezing. I removed the insignia, never heard a word about it. Stuff is cheap, and heavy duty.
 
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Never heard it as being disrespectful to the troops to wear bdu's. I've heard shemaghs need to be "earned" through service which is just as dumb. It's funny what people can and can't tolerate in how OTHERS dress. It's so silly.

You can use how you dress to your advantage though. I wear socks with sandals a lot. First, it's really comfy. Second, it keeps snotty people who actually care about that sort of thing from talking to me. Not having to interact with those people makes me happy. I've spent years around them because of a relative who was like that and I have never heard a single conversation they've had that had any kind of substance to it. They have such little self esteem that tearing down others is their only happiness. Sad, vapid people for sure. I have no patience for people like that anymore.
 
Growing up a poor kid in CA me and my friends used buy surplus stuff all the time from the salvation army or mom and pop surplus shops. Cheap, heavy, but worked. Think of it more like poor kids carhartt. I still own a couple of the different heavy wool and field jackets. Most I've donated to make room for new gear. I think they're timeless and they remind me of how lucky I am today especially coming from leaner days. Although I've moved onto new gear for my usual outings, I still bring a piece or two to throw in the truck in case you need some workwear level gear. A $5 jacket I used to swim in that now fits me nicely went a long way. Cool points for us that it was camo for hunting or olive drab which was even better. Who cares what the fashion police think :D
 
Monofletch said:
Being a Veteran NOTHING pisses me off more than someone pretending to serve that did not. But, Someone buying a uniform because you like it is a good thing. Do you think the Green Bay Packers get mad at someone sporting a Packers jersey? I bet a good percent of the people crabbing at you didn't serve either, so they have no business telling you what to do. There is a HUGE difference between a SOLDIER and a guy on the street wearing BDU's. No unit patch or rank--just keep walking. Enjoy your new clothes. :thumbup:
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That's my thinking.
 
As long as it doesn't have any military patches (except the nametag), I don't care, and I'll be most vets don't either. I took them all off when my kids wanted to use my BDU's and fatigues (yes, I'm that old) to go trick or treating. No problem at all.

I wish I could still fit in my gear, but that's a different problem. :D
 
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