The Navy has run out of trousers for sailors’ off-base uniforms because of supply chain problems — and they likely won't get new ones until next year, officials said.

The blazer as we understand it has been a familiar part of Royal Navy uniforms ever since. RYAN SLACK Lead image, left and right: Austin Butler and then-Prince Charles rocking navy blazers.

Rooted in history and tradition, Navy uniforms are all designed with four things in mind: fit, form, function and safety. "The biggest thing is someone lives in this uniform.

In 2012, the blazer was double- or single-breasted, worn with matching navy berets, white pants or skirts and, for women, a red, white and blue scarf that gave the look a sort of regimental air.