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A sailor suit dress is a traditional English civilian clothing piece that follows the styling of the British Royal Navy's sailor suit (which also originated in england), particularly the bodice and collar treatment. A sailor-collared blouse is called a middy blouse ("middy" derives from "midshipman"). [1]
In the Royal Navy, the sailor suit, also called naval rig, [1] is known as Number One dress and is worn by able rates and leading hands.It is primarily ceremonial, although it dates from the old working rig of Royal Navy sailors which has continuously evolved since its first introduction in 1857.
Eilish wore a black Prada look complete with baggy trousers, a white button-down shirt layered under a quarter lace-up black collared shirt, matching loafers, and a gray sailor cap.
The shirt features two front flap pockets and an open collar. Ribbons are worn above the left pocket of the shirt, with the warfare insignia above them. A nametag may be worn above the right pocket, and rank insignia is worn on the collar. The regulations for ribbons state the highest three awards, or all ribbons can be worn at once.
The peaked cap or sailor's cap may be worn with this dress on certain semi-ceremonial occasions. [7] [8] As of 2020, the Royal Navy has been testing a modified design that changes the top from a zippered jacket-like design to a buttoning shirt, with the rank insignia moving back to the shoulder position, and a removable, Velcro-backed name tape.
A striped boat neck shirt was used in sailors' uniforms by the French Navy in 1858. The wide, plain neck was said to facilitate quick removal if a sailor were to fall overboard. The style was adopted by the Russians and other navies in the following years. [1]