Cadet for the Day attire

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What should prospective cadets and parents plan on wearing for the Cadet for the Day program? Thank you.
 
I disagree. I think a parent touring the academy should be dressed appropriately and it would be disrespectful not to be. I'm just trying to figure out what is expected. We live on the west coast where things are much more casual.
 
PalmTreeBreeze said:
I disagree. I think a parent touring the academy should be dressed appropriately and it would be disrespectful not to be. I'm just trying to figure out what is expected. We live on the west coast where things are much more casual.
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Then you answered your own question. I “toured” the Naval Academy grounds several times during my son’s football recruiting experience wearing everything from shorts and a t-shirt to my khaki uniform.

“Disrespectful not to be”? Disrespectful to what or whom? The Coast Guard gods? Jimmy Paul Jones? Chad Nimitz?
 
My apologies for my snarky comment last night. I took the annual flu shot and COVID booster yesterday so am blaming that for being a wise guy.
 
When we went last month most parents, myself included, wore dressy casual. Slacks and button down shirts for the dads. Bring comfortable walking shoes for the tour. A lot of steps and hills.
 
I believe there are recommendations for prospecitive cadet clothing in the packet. My son wore khaki long pants and a polo shirt. Female candidates were dressed similarly. They do have several interactions with their admissions officers so I think looking presentable is important. My husband and I also dressed business casual.
 
DD wore dress slacks with a sweater and loafers and received several compliments from staff and cadets..... she was aiming for business casual.
 
It was the dead of winter when we visited. DD got an appointment despite wearing jeans and a warm sweater. :) We didn't have a meeting scheduled with DD's AO but ran into her at the welcome briefing and she graciously spent a good amount of time with DD after. Nobody cared what I wore and, more importantly, I let DD do all the talking.
 
PalmTreeBreeze said:
I disagree. I think a parent touring the academy should be dressed appropriately and it would be disrespectful not to be. I'm just trying to figure out what is expected. We live on the west coast where things are much more casual.
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We did our very first tour in the middle of January. COLD! Down jacket, jeans, and boots for us. Our DS wore khakis but still was dressed appropriately for the weather. As for Cadet for a Day, again, khakis and polos or button downs for the guys was the general dress of the day. COMFORTABLE shoes. My DD didn't get to attend due to Covid, but girls generally tend to be dressier.
 
I agree with the OP—
Dressing nicely shows respect for the people you are meeting, and it may give them a more favorable impression of you and your parents. Looking too casual could give the impression that you don’t care as much about this opportunity or that you are not taking it seriously. If someone came in for a job interview at my office and was dressed too casually, I would think less of him/her and that he/she didn’t really care about getting the position. I recommend to err on the side of looking too nice rather than looking too casual.
 
It's surprising that dress is even in question. Dress up...business casual at least. The Officers, Enlisted and Cadets will be looking sharp...why would a candidate not want to do the same?
 
Don't Give Up the Ship said:
It's surprising that dress is even in question. Dress up...business casual at least. The Officers, Enlisted and Cadets will be looking sharp...why would a candidate not want to do the same?
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I agree. For both parents and prospective cadets. But keep in mind that CGA is on a steep hill and you can expect to be walking up and down steep hills and stairs and paths all day long. So wear appropriate shoes for that kind of walking. And if the weather is going to be bad, foul weather gear. The Campus is right on the water and again - on a steep hill. Neat but casual and prepared.
 
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