Sailor suit

Military uniform A Royal Naval rating in 1A uniform (a modern sailor suit). A sailor suit is a uniform that originated in the United Kingdom, traditionally worn by enlisted seamen in a navy or other governmental sea services. It later developed into a popular clothing style for children, especially as dress clothes and school uniforms. Origins and history In the Royal Navy, the sailor suit, also called naval rig, is known as Number One dress and is worn by able rates and leading hands. It is primarily ceremonial, although it dates from the old working rig of Royal Navy sailors which has continuously evolved since its first introduction in 1857. Versions have been adopted by many navies from around the world. The flap collar is perhaps the most recognizable item of the sailor suit. It is often considered lucky to touch a sailor's collar. The bell-bottomed trousers were designed so that they could be rolled up easily when scrubbing the decks. A Royal Navy sailor, about 1855 French Navy submariner, Brest, 2015 United States Navy Ceremonial Guard, 2003 Russian Navy sailors and officers, 2023 People's Liberation Army Navy sailors, 2009 A Royal Thai Navy bugler, 2005 As children's clothi