1. Is it formal, semi-formal or battle dress? If it is formal, your escort will wear a Mess Dress which is the Air Force version of a tuxedo. You will need to wear a full-length gown (ladies) or a tuxedo (men). If semi-formal, your escort will be wearing their dress blues with the appropriate semi-formal white shirt. You should wear a tea-length dress (ladies, day or evening), a cocktail dress (ladies, evening) or a suit and tie (men). If you are attending a battle dress function (which is rare) wear something that you feel comfortable crawling across the floor in … Continue reading →