<p>Awhile ago I was invited to usna for a cvw. I just recently got my appointment to the class of 2012, and I am excited to go back to visit knowing that I WILL be going there for sure. I was just wondering, from those who have gone or those who know, what type of clothes to bring? I know the letter says that it is casual and tasteful, but I am sure my idea of that and the academy's idea of that differs. Right now I am thinking dockers and collared shirts. Any advice?</p>
<p>that sounds great. When I was there I saw most kids in jeans and sweatshirts, though others were wearing nice slacks and sweaters. It's up to you- you will look fine either way. Some people have been saying that you really look much better if you dress nicely and I'd agree that candidates who were wearing nicer clothes did look more serious. But I think your attitude while there obviously makes a much larger impression about your character.</p>
<p>Just don't be the guy that wears his varsity letter jacket covered in different patches or awards. The mids will probably just laugh at you...</p>
<p>But seriously though, my recommendation would be to wear something similar to a button down shirt and khakis for classes. Next to the mids you won't be over dressed and it will make a good first impression. I'd also pack a set of more casual civvies for friday night as well as PT gear for friday afternoon and saturday morning.</p>
<p>Thanks for your response, they pretty much confirm what I was thinking, it will be great to see annapolis again</p>
<p>Would a sleeping bag + small pillow pass inspection for the weekend ? Son is flying to BWI and doesn't really need the added luggage of sheets and blankets....</p>
<p>thanks,
G5</p>
<p>sleeping bag and pillow is more suitable for the weekend than sheets/linens. candidates sleep on folding cots - i can't imagine how one would even use sheets on those. a sleeping bag is much more comfortable.</p>
<p>As long as you are not dressed like a complete slob, idiot, showoff, etc., I don't think anybody really cares. I know we didn't. Just be kinda normal and not a huge pain in the . . .</p>
<p>Bring a sleeping bag and don't look gay. This means don't be the tool who comes in the suit because they look stupid. Even button downs and slacks and ties are too formal. Wear what you would wear to school and if that includes a letter jacket no one really cares because a lot of times that's the warmest jacket that a kid has. Honestly, you're not seeing any admissions reps and the eval that we write of you isn't hugely important, and we're not going to write that you don't belong at USNA because you wore jeans and flip flops.</p>
<p>thank you, jacktraveler. I'm coming to the upcoming CVW on 27 March and I was plannin on wearing a pair of cargo pants and a polo shirt, with a sleeping bag and PT gear....glad to get some honest opinion from inside the Academy.</p>
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<p>This issue isn't don't wear a letter jacket, obviously many people do. However when your jacket is covered in medals and awards you just look like your trying to show off... The only reason I specifically say that is that I've seen several candidates did just that in the past four years. And on flip-flops... from someone who wears flip-slops on an almost daily basis, I would NOT recommend wearing them to classes (although maybe thats a function of the fact that I wore a uniform from the time I was 6). Regardless of what people may think, how we dress definitely reflects in how others percieve us...</p>
<p>No one would probably think less of you if you do dress in nice casual, i.e. jeans, a polo, and casual leather shoes, but many of those same people may think a little better of you if you make the effort to look presentable and well put together... In the grand scheme its such a small issue, but if you can look just a little bit nicer and not come off as snobbish or pretentious, then why not?</p>
<p>last year when my son did a cvw, i insisted that he dress nicely with khakis, a polo, and a sweater. he was one of the few drags that looked that nice. afterward, he was glad that he did. he felt that the "jeans & flip flop" look didn't say much for the other candidates, especially when the plebes were wearing their working uniforms complete with ties.</p>
<p>Where want you want, nobody is making sure you can define comfortable casual. Just don't where what you wore to bed. Really there shouldn't be this big debate on what you should where. Flip-flops bad idea, lots of walking... Letter Jacket it just brings attention to yourself...</p>
<p>Re: letter jacket</p>
<p>That was the only jacket son had, but he didn't wear it after reading all the posts here. He froze his keister off! Wear the jacket if it's the only one that fits you!</p>
<p>I just had my CVW in January and I was actually complimented by a 2/c for NOT wearing a suit or slacks or anything and NOT being all decked out in Navy gear.</p>
<p>I just wore jeans and a polo and a sweatshirt the whole time and it seemed to be the best way. Some of the mids were laughing at candidates who were all dressed up.</p>
<p>I would HIGHLY recommend NOT dressing up. Just jeans and a polo would be great. I would defintely recommend shoes and not flip-flops.</p>
<p>Just so eveyone doesn't think that all the mids at the Academy think like the 2/c.....</p>
<p>When I went in November CVW, i wore slacks and a polo during the day and there was also a Candidate's Banquet on Friday night (for which formal dress was required...nearly every guy had a suit). The next day a large ship docked at the Yard and our whole company went to see it. All the mids were in their dress uniforms and I had multiple mids tell me I should wear my suit, so I did. Even though I went to classes in just slacks and a polo, I did recieve a complient from a 1/c at breakfast on how I dressed...</p>
<p>The bottom line? Some people will probablly think you are a slob or disrespecting if you wear jeans and flip-flops. Other people will think you are stuck-up/showing off if you wear nice clothes. Most people simply won't care.....</p>
<p>Yeah, we didn't have a banquet so I didn't even bring anything that nice.</p>
<p>This weekend (Starting tomorrow!) they don't tell you in the letter to bring anything but "tasteful, comfortable, casual attire". Should we read into this to bring a jacket and tie or not? They do not mention anything about a banquet and the above poster did not have a banquet. Packing a jacket and dress pants will be tough, because it will be wrinkled mess!</p>
<p>My daughter just attended CVW last weekend and didn't need anything dressy. Khakis and a nice shirt work perfectly for the CVW. She did have swim PT - so bring swim gear, pack a sleeping bag, workout gear, running shoes, and a light jacket. She LOVED her visit!</p>
<p>A jacket and tie and dress pants are completely unnecessary. There will be no oppurtunity to wear something like that.</p>
<p>I'm pretty sure the "tasteful" part just means they don't want kids showing up in t-shirts with drug references etc. on them.</p>
<p>Well, he did not pack a jacket and tie! He's there now, hope all is going well. I'm sure it is going well, I just worry about his disappointment if the wait list does not work out!</p>