The Marilyn dress has an impressive full circle swing skirt
The upscale long dance dress has thin shoulder straps that adjust before crossing over to the low back, while the hip-hugging long skirt opens in a side slit for a sexy look at prom, galas, and other black-tie events
Since then, it has become the authorized summer dress uniform for all officers (it replaced, in 2000, an all-white uniform, similar in appearance to that of the Naval Officer / CPO white dress uniform), SNCOs (unless they are in formation with NCOs and junior enlisted personnel who are not authorized to wear the uniform), and by NCOs and junior enlisted personnel for ceremonies and social events only, if authorized and provided by the command structure
This formal gown features a dark blue color, long sleeves, and an A-line silhouette, making it perfect for pageants and formal events
The skirt is edged with a striking cotton filigree trim that adds extra dimension to a gown thats simplistic and modest from the core