I ran into a word recently that I never knew existed and now it is killing
me that I forgot what it was.
It was a word that described what someone
is wearing that looks like it is military, or of an authority or official, but
isn't. Something like perhaps what people sometimes wear from Salvation Army
when they ask of donations or maybe some dictators.
I think I perhaps saw
it in a New York Times article or even an Economist article. Anyway,
I didn't know there was a word for it. Any clues would be appreciated.
Other examples would be a doorman's uniform or Mariachi band member's uniform, seemingly military-like but not. I don't remember the word as being with negative connotation, as in impersonation or masquerading. It was more descriptive.
Best Answer
How about martial? It fits your first intended meaning of 'military-like'.