Choli Choli A choli (Hindi: चोली, , , Nepali: चोलो "cholo") (known in South India as "ravike" (Kannada: ರವಿಕೆ, Telugu: రవికె, Tamil: ரவிக்கை)) is a midriff-baring blouse or upper garment commonly worn with a sari in the Indian subcontinent. The choli is also part of the ghagra choli costume in the Indian subcontinent. The choli evolved from the ancient "stanapatta", also known as "kurpsika" or "kanchuki", which was one of the forms of three-piece attire worn by women during the ancient period. This consisted of the "antriya" lower garment; the "uttariya" veil worn over shoulder or head; and the "stanapatta," a
Uniforms of the Royal Marines whilst senior NCOs (for whom mess dress is optional) feature their rank insignia on the right arm. Commissioned officers have the option of wearing a side cap in number 2A dress. Number 2B dress differs only in that the peaked hat is not worn, whereas with 2A dress it is. Miniature medals and decorations are worn with these orders of dress. Worn in extremely hot climates; this consists of a white shirt worn with shoulder boards, black shoes, blue trousers and red cummerbund. This is a semi-formal uniform worn for general day-to-day duties and consists of a stone-coloured short-sleeved shirt,