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The iconic Royal Mail uniforms!

Royal Mail, the United Kingdom's postal service, has a long history of using distinctive uniforms for its postal workers. Here's a brief overview:

Current Uniform (2013-present)

The current Royal Mail uniform was introduced in 2013 and features a modern, streamlined design. The uniform consists of:

  1. A navy blue jacket with a silver Royal Mail logo on the chest.
  2. A white shirt with a navy blue tie.
  3. Dark grey trousers or a skirt.
  4. Black shoes.
  5. A navy blue cap with a silver Royal Mail logo.

Previous Uniforms

Before the current uniform, Royal Mail had several different designs over the years. Here are a few notable ones:

  1. 1960s-1980s: The classic "Post Office" uniform featured a red and blue striped jacket with a white shirt and tie.
  2. 1980s-1990s: The uniform was updated to a more modern design, with a navy blue jacket and trousers, and a white shirt with a blue tie.
  3. 1990s-2000s: The uniform was simplified, with a navy blue jacket and trousers, and a white shirt with a navy blue tie.

Special Uniforms

Royal Mail postal workers have worn special uniforms for various occasions, such as:

  1. Christmas Uniform: A festive red and green uniform, often featuring a Santa hat, is worn during the holiday season.
  2. Special Delivery Uniform: A distinctive green uniform is worn by Special Delivery drivers, who deliver items that require a signature upon receipt.
  3. Royal Mail Parcels Uniform: A blue uniform is worn by postal workers who handle parcels and packages.

Overall, the Royal Mail uniform has undergone several changes over the years, but the iconic navy blue and silver design has remained a recognizable symbol of the postal service.