After 1982, my small, personal rebellion was to wear the top button of my tunic undone (in true WW2 fashion). It was noticed by senior officers on a number of occasions but after a quick glance at my medal ribbons, never remarked upon.
A certain CO of 72 squadron used to have apoplexy if anyone wore flying boots with uniform. He was involved in the development of the “summer” flying boot, which was produced in BROWN leather to remedy the problem (allegedly).
Mog