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 The restaurant is getting backlash after a posting about a dress code. —

Betty Lin-Fisher, USA TODAY, 6 Sep. 2024 Cell phone bans, dress code changes – in some cases banning hoodies and all-black clothing – and even the removal of mirrors from school bathrooms are among the changes schools across America are making in the name of safety and better student engagement. —

Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN, 3 Sep. 2024 This silhouette could double as a pair of everyday pants if your office has a relaxed dress code. —

Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 15 Aug. 2024 In 2007, Beyoncé canceled a concert in Kuala Lumpur after Islamic groups raised concerns about her image in light of the country's strict dress code for performers. —

Simmone Shah, TIME, 31 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for dress code

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