Could not the money saved be devoted to improving the quality of the uniform, or possibly in introducing an open-necked blue tunic?
In some forces short sleeved shirts may be worn open-necked.
Sabato was distinguished by his bald pate and brush moustache and wore tinted spectacles and open-necked shirts.
Formal dress comprises an open-necked tunic, with white shirt/blouse and tie/cravat.
Formal dress comprises an open-necked tunic, with white shirt/blouse and tie.
This was an open-necked tunic and trousers, white shirt and black tie.