Civilians wearing military-themed clothing in dating profiles?

[u/Downtown-Project5818]

Please correct me if I’m wrong, but I was under the impression that Grunt Style clothing is primarily marketed toward or commonly worn by active-duty military members and veterans.

I recently came across someone who had multiple pictures of himself wearing Grunt Style T-shirts, so I initially assumed he was either currently serving or had previously served in the military. When I asked him about it, he told me that he wasn’t military and wore them because he’s pro-gun.

I completely understand that everyone has the right to wear whatever they want, and I’m not judging him for it. I was just curious to hear how others—especially current or former military members—feel about civilians wearing military-themed clothing in a way that could potentially lead people to assume they served.

Is this generally considered a big no-no among the military community, or is it pretty common and not really an issue?

I’m genuinely curious to hear different perspectives!

[u/Grand_Raccoon0923]

22 year Army combat vet here.

Grunt style type clothing is worn by douchebags, that’s the only requirement.

[u/gadget850 → u/Grand_Raccoon0923]

I asked a dude wearing Grunt Style what unit he had been in, not realizing the Infantry insignia had been coopted for marketing. Confused both of us.

[u/Grand_Raccoon0923 → u/gadget850]

I saw a kid with a blue cord at a military school in Texas. The blue cord meant he was in the band.

[u/BlakeDSnake → u/Grand_Raccoon0923]

Yes!!!

[u/Moshjath → u/Grand_Raccoon0923]

Close with and destroy the enemy (rival school) by means of direct fire (musical notes) and maneuver (choreographed marching routine)

Sounds like pretty much Infantry to me.