Dress Uniform Hire — Now You Can Own Your Uniform in 2026

Same expertise. Same tailoring process. Now yours to keep.

For over a decade Dress Uniform Hire has been the trusted choice for British servicemen and servicewomen looking immaculate in No.1 dress uniform for weddings, investitures, ceremonies and formal occasions. Our bespoke hire service is renowned for high-quality uniforms crafted to MOD specifications and carefully tailored to each client’s measurements.

Now in **2026 we’re delighted to launch our uniform purchase service — giving you the chance to buy your own dress uniform rather than just hire it. Whether it’s for your big day, future formal events, or keepsake of your service, you can now walk away with your uniform for good — no returns, no deposits, no stress.

Your Timeline, Your Uniform, Your way

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How It Works — Simple & Professional

1. Book your appointment online 

2. Attend your bespoke fitting — we utilise our extensive stock to ensure perfect fit

3. Collect your uniform when it’s ready, fully tailored to you. We conduct a final check fit

4. Take it home — it’s yours. No return dates. No security deposit.

Our tailoring process, expert staff and attention to detail remain exactly the same as with our hire service — the only difference is you get to keep your uniform forever.

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Benefits of Owning vs. Renting

✔ Yours Forever – Once purchased and tailored, your uniform is yours to keep — ideal if you expect to wear it multiple times or want it as a treasured memento of your service.
✔ No Deadlines or Returns – Forget hire periods and return logistics. Once collected, the uniform stays with you.
✔ Tailored Fit Every Time – Enjoy the same bespoke fitting you’re used to, ensuring the highest standard of fit and comfort. 
✔ Perfect for Multiple Occasions – Own your uniform for future formal events, investitures or parades without having to re-book.
✔ Keepsake of Service – A beautifully made uniform bought as a keepsake retains sentimental and personal value long after the event.

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Why Choose Dress Uniform Hire to Buy

We specialise in Authentic British military No.1 dress uniforms (commonly known as “blues” or “undress uniform”) for the Army and wider HM Forces. Our uniforms are made from premium barathea wool to MOD specification and tailored with experienced attention to badges, accoutrements and detail — just as we always have with our hire service. dressuniformhire.co.uk

Accoutrements to aiguillettes and accessories, we can help complete your formal military look — and now you can take it all home with you.

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Book your uniform purchase fitting today and join the growing number of servicemen and women choosing to own rather than hire.

Visit dressuniformhire.co.uk to reserve your appointment.

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Please Note:

This service is subject to availability, with limited sizes and quantities available. All uniforms provided are new or super-grade military uniforms, selected to meet our exacting quality and presentation standards.

Initially we will be offering all Height sizes and Chest sizes upto a 41 inch chest. 

Please measure prior to booking as we will take measurements on initial fitting.

 

Other Ranks Pricing Guide

 

*Please note below is our full availability, we are exceptionally busy. we will not have additional availability outside these times and dates. we offer a first come served basis.

Please be aware of this through the process, although we will always try to accommodate where possible.  We will not cancel another client to fit your availability.