Civies for Dummies

Civies is a word that we often use to describe something related to clothes. When we say "civies," we mean regular everyday clothes that people wear when they are not wearing a school uniform or a work uniform. It's like wearing your own choice of clothes, the ones you pick out for yourself based on your own personal style.

Think of it this way: imagine you have two sets of clothes in your closet. One set is your everyday clothes, the clothes you wear when you're not going to a special event or a fancy occasion. This is your civies. The other set is your school uniform or work uniform, the clothes you wear when you're going to school or work. These are not your civies because they are specifically chosen for a particular purpose.

The word "civies" is short for "civilian clothes." Now, you might be wondering what "civilian" means. Well, when we talk about civilians, we are talking about people who are not in the military or the armed forces. Civilians are regular people like you and me who are not soldiers or part of any military organization.

So, when we say "civies," we are talking about the clothes that regular people wear in their everyday lives, not the ones they wear when they have a specific role or job. It's like being yourself, expressing your own style and personality through your choice of clothes, without any special dress code or uniform to follow.

When you see someone in "civies," it means they are wearing their own choice of clothes, and they might be expressing themselves or being comfortable in their own unique way. It's a way to show that someone is not in a special uniform or dress code, but just being themselves.

So, next time you hear someone say "civies," remember that they are talking about regular clothes that people wear when they are not in a school uniform, work uniform, or any other special dress code. It's like being your own fashion designer, picking out clothes that make you feel comfortable and show off your personal style.