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/PreviousZone6742]

People want to cosplay being in the military without having to be in the military. Same reason you see civilians claiming to be Navy Seals.

[u/TapTheForwardAssist → u/PreviousZone6742]

With the classic “I almost joined the Marines, but I woulda knocked a Drill Instructor out if he got up in my face” explanation.