From Deck to Dior: Uncover the Surprising Navy Influence on Your Favorite Fashion Trends!

Imagine this: from the high seas to high fashion—how sailors' uniforms became the ultimate style icons! Dive into the fabulous world of fashion trends sparked by the Navy. The Beatles, Marlon Brando, and Rhianna owe more to sailors than you'd ever believe.

What do bell bottoms, classic T-shirts, and boat shoes have in common? They all have Navy roots, and their origin stories are just as captivating as their global influence. Discover why bell bottoms became the symbol of 60s counter-culture, or how the white T-shirt went from unremarkable undergarment to Hollywood staple, gracing the torsos of legends like Brando and McQueen.

And let’s not forget: some Navy-inspired fashion fads just didn’t cut the mustard. The Navy’s embrace of corporate-style suiting in the late 40s floundered as sailors found the look far from seaworthy and impractical. Thus, the beloved Crackerjacks, the bell-bottomed originals, made their triumphant return, ensuring that sailors felt uniquely themselves while manning their posts.

In the goods-that-failed department, the short-lived Aquaflage adventures taught the Navy what works on land might not work on the open sea. From the infamous "Aquaflage" uniforms that left sailors blending in all too well with the ocean to the revival of beloved classics, this exhibit is a thrilling journey through time.

For those brave enough to witness it, the "A Salute to Style: Fashion and the U.S. Navy" exhibit is a must-see at the Puget Sound Navy Museum. Located a ferry ride away from Seattle, it's your chance to strut through a historical fashion show where Navy trends meet civilian chic.

Explore more at Puget Sound Navy Museum. Don’t miss this chance to jump aboard the most stylish ship ever docked in Bremerton!