It was still worn by regimental bands on certain occasions. The 'Best Dress'. Buttons are all anodised, Rifles having black, Light Infantry silver and the remainder gilt. Scottish regiments wear the Glengarry with this dress, a jacket with cutaway skirts, trews or kilts with diced hose, their officers wear black shoes. The Royal Irish Rangers have black buttons on their jackets, while their trousers and caubeens are in piper green.
Fusiliers wear the blue beret with regimental hackle.
The Parachute regiment wearthe maroon beret. For less formal occasions, officers are permitted the khaki service dress cap. Officers are accoutred with Sam Browne belt and sword, Belt clasp can be circular or rectangular. Warm Weather Ceremonial Uniform White version of No.1 Dress. Foot Guards have a special No.3 Dress in Khaki drill.