dress code

noun

: formally or socially imposed standards of dress

Examples of dress code in a Sentence

The school imposed a new dress code that forbids students from wearing jeans.

Recent Examples on the Web In a document detailing the dress code obtained by Rolling Stone, the company required men to wear suits and women to wear skirts, dresses, or pantsuits; in addition, all employees were instructed to keep their shoes shined at all times. —

Krystie Lee Yandoli, Rolling Stone, 19 Oct. 2024 In addition to the time, date and place of an event, guests appreciate knowing the dress code, where to park, menu options and where to stay. 2. —

Marni Jameson, arkansasonline.com, 5 Oct. 2024 The keffiyeh ban has sparked backlash from cultural workers, activists, and members of the Queens, New York, community since its introduction to the museum dress code on August 14. —

Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 26 Sep. 2024 Women and girls who were detained, often for violating the dress code, were at risk of rape. —

Jina Moore Ngarambe, The New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for dress code

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