The original female blue dress coat may also be worn.
COLLAR EGA: "Dress collar insignia will be worn on the blue and white dress coats and evening dress jackets placed in the eyelets provided, with eagles facing inboard.
BREAST INSIGNIA (Wings) are centered ⅛ inch above the top row of medals.
RIBBONS: only ribbons that no not have a corresponding medal are worn on Blue Dress A above the right pocket. These ribbons are worn centered above the right pocket ⅛ inch above the top of the pocket.
OFFICER RANK INSIGNIA centered, front to rear on each shoulder strap, with the bottom ¾ inch from the shoulder seam.
Footwear for female Marines:
When wearing the skirt black pumps, black oxfords, or black dress flats are authorized. The material must be leather, faux leather, or suede.
Hose:
Females will wear full-length nylon hose with service and dress uniform skirts. Dark hose or black socks will be worn with slacks. Hose should harmonize with the natural skin tone of the individual. Dark nylon hose of gray/smoky shades will only be worn with blue dress and evening dress uniforms on formal occasions (e.g. Birthday Ball or other occasions where the evening dress uniform is also appropriate for the event). Neutral/skin tone harmonizing hose will be worn with the blue-white dress
uniform with the skirt, regardless of the occasion/time of the day. Hose with seams, designs, pronounced open-work mesh, or fancy heels are not authorized. Snag-proof, run-resistant hose of an inconspicuous mesh may be worn.
Necktab
Officers will wear the scarlet necktab with the dress blue white “A/B” uniforms. Staff noncommissioned officers will wear the black necktab with the dress blue white “A/B” uniforms.