Artifact Friday Female Dress Blue Uniform In 1950, Commandant of the Marine Corps General Clifton B. Cates ordered the creation of new modern uniforms for Women Marines serving on active duty. Are these Marine Dress Blues she's wearing? 2nd pic is of her husband in his uniform. : r USMC How to prepare your Dress Blues for the Marine Corps Ball , Heres a quick tutorial on proper medal and ribbon placement, EGA orientation, button alignment, and final uniform preparation (IP) using Evening Dress Female Marine Officer Dress Blues Marine Mess Mess Dinner Dress Female Evening Dress USMC Did you know? The Marine Corps' Dress Blues is the only uniform in the U.S. military designated to include the red, white, and blue colors of the American flag. This distinctive uniform U.S. Marine Corps Women's Dress Blue Coat Works Intrepid Museum