How to Dress for a Military Homecoming

A military homecoming can be an emotional experience. After spending an extended period of time away from your loved ones, you want to make the best impression you can. Choosing what to wear when you greet the troops can seem like a tough decision, but it does not need to be. While there is no formal dress code for a military homecoming, there are a few simple things you can wear to convey a message of relief, love and appreciation for a returning soldier.

Things You'll Need

• Shoes
• Pants
• Skirt
• Custom shirts

Instructions

1. Don a pair of classy but functional shoes. You want them to look nice but also feel comfortable. You might need to stand or walk for a long time while you wait for the homecoming ceremony to end.

2. Wear a pair of pants or a skirt you feel comfortable wearing around a large group of people. Don't wear something that will be itchy or make you feel self-conscious. This only pulls attention away from the event and the soldier you are greeting.

3. Print special shirts with the face of your soldier on them. This makes you easy to spot and your loved one will appreciate the time and thought you put into his homecoming ceremony. If you don't have an image to print on the shirt, you can print a welcome home message instead. Feel free to personalize them for every member of the family. For example, print something like "I am the proud child of (soldier's name)" for the kids.

Tips & Warnings

• Wear colors you know your returning soldier likes.