General Background Info
Beginning with the 2017 season, we have RETIRED the TBGO t-shirts (with the cartoon of band on front and back) -- the t-shirt will no longer be used as part of the official uniform. The t-shirt is still available for purchase and is great to wear around town, on road trips, etc. It's still a cool shirt!!!
We are now using the dress polo shirt at all events.
We have CHANGED the color of shorts and shoes at informal events. Beginning with the 2017 season, we are going to black shorts, white shoes/socks for informal events.
Finally, we have REMOVED ALL PURPLE FROM FOOTWEAR. Shoes are black (dress) or white (informal) -- no purple shoes, no purple laces.
TBGO Uniform Overview
Dress Uniform
The Dress uniform consists of the following components, working from
top down:
Informal Uniform
The Informal uniform consists of the following components, working from
top down:
Shirts: Tucked or Untucked?
- In general, your uniform shirt may be worn tucked in or untucked (we do not have an official policy at this time).
- Untucked shirts protruding from the band of a jacket make us look sloppy and unkempt. IF YOU ARE WEARING A JACKET (either the winter jacket or lighweight black jacket), SHIRT MUST BE TUCKED IN.
- Whether or not you are wearing a jacket, if you are wearing a fanny pack we request that you wear the shirt TUCKED IN since that greatly improves the apearance of the band.
Accessories
The following accessories are available for use with both Dress and
Informal uniforms:
- OPTIONAL TBGO logo fanny pack
- OPTIONAL TBGO band pin
Uniform Pricing and Payment
See the Payments page for current pricing of all uniform parts. Uniform parts are available ONLY to TBGO Band Associates.
To check availability of sizes and order uniform parts, contact
janet AT tbgo.org. Once you have placed an order, click
this link for the TBGO Payments page to
pay for your order by credit card or check/cash.
Official TBGO Logo Uniform Hat
The current Official TBGO Hat is a black baseball cap with dark gray / stone accent
on the bill and full-color embroidered band logo.
Hats are single-size and are generally available for order at any
time. Contact janet AT tbgo.org to order a hat.
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Official TBGO Logo Dress Polo Shirt
As of January 2017: This is the ONLY official TBGO uniform shirt. It's called the dress polo, but is used with both the dress and informal uniforms.
The dress polo shirt uses a micropique fabric that is lighter and more breathable. The three-color sleeves mimic the look of the Official TBGO Letterman Jackets. Both ladies and men's styles are available. There's a small TBGO logo on the front and a larger one on the back as shown. Logos are a press-on decal (not embroidery or screen printing) because of the way printing works on this shirt fabric.
Sizing tables for the shirts are given below.
All band associates need to obtain this shirt. Contact janet AT tbgo.org to order a dress polo shirt. |
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Sport-Tek® Ladies Tricolor Shoulder Micropique Sport-Wick® Polo. LST658.
Three colors on the shoulders. Smooth, snag-resistant and breathable.
- 3.8-ounce, 100% polyester tricot
- 100% polyester mesh insets at shoulders and sleeves
- Gently contoured silhouette
- Self-fabric collar
- Taped neck
- Tag-free label
- Mesh insets at shoulders and sleeves
- Set-in, open hem sleeves
- 1-button placket with a dyed-to-match button
Ladies Sizes: S-4XL |
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Sport-Tek® Tricolor Shoulder Micropique Sport-Wick® Polo. ST658.
Three colors on the shoulders. Smooth, snag-resistant and breathable.
- 3.8-ounce, 100% polyester tricot
- 100% polyester mesh insets at shoulders and sleeves
- Gently contoured silhouette
- Self-fabric collar
- Taped neck
- Tag-free label
- Mesh insets at shoulders and sleeves
- Set-in, open hem sleeves
- 3-button placket with a dyed-to-match button
Men's Sizes: S-4XL
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More About Pants
The Dress Uniform uses long black pants. Any long black pants are acceptable
with just a few guidelines:
- TRUE BLACK - no charcoal, darkish gray, navy, etc.
- FULL-LENGTH PANTS ONLY: no calf-length crops, Capri pants, etc.
- NO DENIM
- No "stretchy material" like yoga pants or other pants you'd wear to the gym
- No rain paints or similar "all-weather" gear
- NO CARGO POCKETS or other oversized pockets
- No "bling" on your butt
- If you have to ask whether a given pair of pants is okay -- they're probably not okay. Don't make use tell you "no".
Think chinos
or nicer and you'll be in the right mental space. Remember that this is a UNIFORM part, which means THE GOAL IS TO LOOK LIKE EVERYONE ELSE.
More About Shorts
The Informal Uniform uses black shorts. Any neat-looking black shorts are acceptable with a few guidelines:
- TRUE BLACK - no charcoal, darkish gray, navy, etc.
- NO SHORTS BELOW THE KNEE - no calf-length crops, Capri pants, extra-long shorts, etc.
- NO DENIM
- No "stretchy material" like yoga pants or other pants you'd wear to the gym
- NO CARGO POCKETS or other oversized pockets
- No "bling" on your butt
- If you have to ask whether a given pair of shorts is okay -- they're probably not okay. Don't make use tell you "no".
Again, think chinos
or similar and you'll be in the right mental space. Remember that this is a UNIFORM part, which means THE GOAL IS TO LOOK LIKE EVERYONE ELSE.
Here are some examples to help maintain a bit more uniformity in our look. Select styles that look "more
like these" and avoid those that are marked "not like these".
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NO - cargo pockets, too busy!
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NO - gym shorts, running shorts, decorated
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NO - capri or cropped pants
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NO - denim, short-shorts
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More About Shoes
Getting the right fit with shoes can be difficult, so TBGO does NOT have
a single official type of shoe; members should choose comfortable shoes
of the appropriate colors: black shoes and socks for the Dress Uniform, white shoes and socks for the Informal Uniform. Shoelaces must match the shoe color (white laces with white shoes, black laces with black shoes).
Remember that this is a UNIFORM part, which means THE GOAL IS TO LOOK LIKE EVERYONE ELSE. If you have to ask whether a given pair of shoes is okay -- they're probably not okay. Don't make use tell you "no".
Black shoes: Black shoes must be all black and closed-toe
(no sandals). Rubber-soled walking shoes are recommended. Canvas tennis
shoes (e.g., Chuck Taylor All-Stars or similar) are not acceptable.
White shoes: White shoes must be all white (minimal color
on shoe logo is acceptable) and closed-toe (no sandals). Rubber-soled walking shoes or sneakers are recommended. Canvas tennis shoes are not acceptable.
Purple shoes: Purple shoes are NO LONGER PERMITTED with any TBGO uniform.
Laces: Purple laces are NO LONGER PERMITTED with any TBGO uniform.
Here are some examples to help maintain a bit more uniformity in our look. Select styles that look "more
like these" and avoid those that are marked "not like these".
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NO - canvas shoe
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NO - red obtrusive logo
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Official TBGO Winter Jacket
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The Official TBGO Winter Jacket is worn by band members in "the block",
but is not worn by auxiliaries (twirlers, dancers, color guard)
- auxiliaries have their own complementary Dress gear. Auxiliary
members may optionally purchase the jacket for travel or other use.
Body of the jacket is 24 oz. Pendleton wool in purple. Sleeves
are 24 oz. Pendleton wool in black. The sleeve gusset (light-colored
band) is champagne-colored leather. Color, sleeves, and waistband
are matching striped knit as shown. Full color logo appears on back
of the jacket as shown, with your name or nickname optionally embroidered in
script on the front.
Jackets are NOT kept in stock by the band since each is built for
a specific individual. A jacket ordering window is opened once each year.
Additional details are available on the Event Information page at this link.
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WINTER JACKET ORDERS are now open. Orders must be placed by 11:59 pm on Thursday August 22, 2019.
This is your ONLY opportunity to order a jacket in 2019. After orders close, your next opportunity will be August 2020.
Please note that you must complete payment for your jacket BEFORE we place the final order with our supplier or your order will be cancelled.
CLICK
HERE TO PLACE YOUR ORDER.
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Official TBGO Lightweight Black Jacket
The Official TBGO Lightweight Black Jacket is worn by band members in "the block" and some auxiliaries; contact your unit captain to see whether they are used by your auxiliary unit. Other auxiliary
members may optionally purchase the jacket for travel or other use.
Jackets are 100% polyester. Women's jacket has a more tailored look and includes snap-off hood. Men's jacket has hood that rolls inside collar. Full color logo appears on back
of the jacket as shown, with your name or nickname optionally embroidered in
script on the front.
Jackets are NOT kept in stock by the band since each is ordered for
a specific individual. A jacket ordering window is opened once each year.
2019 LIGHTWEIGHT JACKET ORDERS are open through March 24, 2019. Contact janet@tbgo.org to place your order.
Next ordering window is March 2020.
Please note that you must complete payment for your jacket BEFORE we place the final order with our supplier or your order will be cancelled. |
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Fanny Pack
For those who like to use a waist pouch to hold their gear during events,
an OPTIONAL fanny pack with TBGO logo is available for purchase. The fanny
pack is made of 600 denier black polyester canvas. It is approximately
10" wide, 7" tall, and about 3.5" wide when fully expanded.
Three outside zippered pockets, two inside pockets. One inside pocket
is configured to hold tickets, keys, passport, etc. The outside flap (with
the logo on it) flips up from its velcro fastener to reveal one of the
pockets.
The pack is large enough to hold a standard music flip folder plus the
rest of your TBGO music. The side mesh water bottle pocket holds a half-liter
bottle with ease (and actually holds my larger water bottle just fine).
Click photos to enlarge. The first one (shot with flash) shows better
detail on the bag. The second photo (no flash) gives you a better idea
of the actual color of the logo (TBGO blue).
 
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TBGO Logo T-Shirt
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As of January 2017, this shirt is no longer being used as part of the official TBGO uniform. The shirt is still available for purchase so that you can wear it on road trips or around town to impress your friends. (It makes great advertising for the band!)
The TBGO Logo T-Shirt is a high-quality unisex
T-shirt in TBGO purple. The TBGO logo and full-color "parade"
graphic are screened onto front and back of shirt as shown. Click
designs or shirt photos to see enlarged view.
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T-Shirt Size Information
OK gang, you've all bought a T-shirt before, so let's not make a big
production out of this! We purchase high-quality shirts, so expect
minimal (1/2"?) shrinkage. For the absurdly curious and chronic worriers
among you, here's sizing info.
Black Turtleneck
Black turtleneck is an OPTIONAL part of the uniform; it gives you something to wear under the polo shirt
for additional warmth in cold weather events and parades. In earlier years, we offered a black turtleneck with TBGO logo; however, TBGO-logoed turtlenecks are no longer available. If you still own a logoed turtleneck you may wear it; otherwise, wear any plain black turtleneck.
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