They had pea jackets and bell bottoms long before Zumwalt was CNO. In fact, didn't he initiate a short-lived uniform redesign away from jumpers and bell bottoms and to coats and ties?
I certainly don’t remember all that from my time (at the time) looking in from the AF side.
“...In fact, didn’t he initiate a short-lived uniform redesign away from jumpers and bell bottoms and to coats and ties?”
Yes, indeed. The traditional navy blue, bell bottom, eight button fly trousers w/ open-neck jumper and neckerchief w/ white gob hat “Cracker Jack” uniform was supposed to be relegated to the history books in the Zumwalt era as sailors had to wear a new black, two-piece, double-breasted suit w/ white caps w/ visor uniform similar to the other services that lasted for only a few years and was later phased out as the traditional “Cracker Jack” uniform was reinstated due to popular demand. Sideburns, beards, and moustaches were also allowed to be sported by Zumwalt’s sailors.