I appreciate the helpful tips everyone, thanks.
I wanted to clarify, I chose my words poorly. I said trooping, I didn't mean actual trooping at an event. I meant just wearing the kit, (for example at a Halloween party). If I were doing a proper event I would of course hold myself to different standards. I don't think the passive aggressive remarks are really warranted, especially as I'd like to qualify that I don't actually represent the Swiss garrison.
I'm totally new, just got my suit. If I make a faux pas, it's neither accurate nor fair to use that to judge the Swiss garrison. Again, if I were taking part in a formal troop I would definitely hold myself to a different standard of conduct than just going out with my friends.
Mea culpa on the poor choice of wording for the title and OP. I've since edited it to more accurately reflect what I was trying to say.