Some years ago there was a bright idea that a ceremonial uniform would be provided and working/protective clothing also but only for those needing same - everybody would otherwise wear civvies.
Furthermore, at places like HQs, nobody in uniform wore a hat and all this saluting do dah went out the window, again except when necessary.
Perhaps fortunately, the days when I need to trouble myself as to where I left my sword and white gloves (and is it the canvas belt under the jacket or the gold wire one over it), are fast reducing and soon the sword will be just for opening the champers with a single stroke and the white gloves will be used for laying out the snooker balls or in my new job as a Toastmaster - all engagements welcome!
O-D
PS I've just forgotten how many gold bands a Squadron Corporal Major of Horse wears round his forage cap - anybody know offhand?