Uniform Requirements

• United States civilian clothing and accessories

  • 1938-1945 vintage, approved 1938-1945 reproduction/replica or appropriate use of modern clothing in the correct style, fashion, cut, color, and appearance of 1938-1945.

    • If an event has a specific date/time/historical reference, “uniform” must adhere to the specific date.

      • For example if the event represents 1943, then clothing from 1938-1943 is only acceptable.

    • For time-line events or events where a date is not specified by event organizers, the unit will pick a specific date range to represent, for example 1944-45 and then specify to members the acceptable date range of attire and appearance for that event.

  • Uniforms and insignia dating from 1941-1945 from the six founding USO agencies are allowed and must comply with the statements above.

    • Salvation Army

    • Jewish Welfare Board

    • National Catholic Community Services

    • YMCA

    • YWCA

    • National TravelerÙs Aid Association

  • Junior Hostess impressions should adhere to the historical dress code set forth by the National USO during WWII.

    • Dresses or skirts were mandatory, trousers or slacks were not allowed.

      • exceptions can be made due to inclement weather at events.

    • Stockings, or the impression thereof, and heels were preferred over socks with any type of shoe.

  • Clothing must be appropriate to the venue.

  • Clothing should be age appropriate, within reason.

• Hair styles of 1938-1945 must be worn.

• Make-up must be applied correctly; colors and application must be in accordance with what was worn during 1938-1945.

• For comprehensive, specific examples of approved clothing and accessories, hair and make-up see the Unit Publication GuidelinesFor Proper Attire.