How to Use dress code in a Sentence

dress code

noun

• The school imposed a new dress code that forbids students from wearing jeans.
• The dress code was strict and hadn’t changed in decades.
  — Alice Robb, Vogue, 28 Feb. 2023
• Still, Hrynkiw pulled the skirt down to comply with the dress code.
  — Jonathan Edwards, Washington Post, 1 Aug. 2022
• Such a dress code might be less stress for the bride, but what about for the guests?
  — Kaarin Vembar, Washington Post, 12 June 2024
• Tom: The girl is not in accordance with the dress code.
  — Anna Deavere Smith, The Atlantic, 13 Nov. 2023
• Since the movie presents a fresh take on the dusty genre, the dress code was super fly.
  — Angelique Jackson, Variety, 14 Oct. 2021
• Mary sets a dress code for the event — Italian street wear.
  — Scott D. Pierce, The Salt Lake Tribune, 7 Nov. 2021
• The dress code for the night was white, and guests abided, hitting the dance floor en masse.
  — Kate Hogan, Peoplemag, 2 Sep. 2022
• Black student must cut his hair for the dress code, high school says.
  — Laura L. Davis, USA TODAY, 29 Aug. 2022
• The short answer: whenever the dress code calls for it.
  — Christian Gollayan, Men's Health, 29 Nov. 2022
• No commute, no dress code, and the freedom to work from the comfort of my own home.
  — Jenny Alvermann, Twin Cities, 9 Feb. 2024
• To that end, the dress code requires girls to wear skirts, jumpers or skorts.
  — Peter Greene, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2021
• Double-check your cruise's dress code for day and evening wear.
  — Nora Colomer, Fox News, 5 June 2024
• Take it from Katie Holmes: a slip dress is a great option for any dress code.
  — Alice Cary, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2022
• The school and its dress code have garnered the spotlight before.
  — Nick Stoico, BostonGlobe.com, 21 Aug. 2022
• The new dress code even has its own hashtag: #Sweatergate.
  — CBS News, 16 Jan. 2023
• Though there was no dress code, the women all turned up in La Bagatelle designs.
  — Ellie Pithers, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2024
• Or the time he was asked to check his overcoat to comport with a restaurant’s dress code.
  — Sam Roberts, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2024
• The dance may be in your school gym as opposed to an outside venue, which, again, means the dress code may vary.
  — Carolyn Twersky, Seventeen, 16 Nov. 2022
• The birthday gala came with a glamorous dress code, and Princess Elisabeth sparkled in the Wolfers Tiara for the evening event.
  — Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 25 Oct. 2023
• The relaxed dress code meant optional ties, but all the men wore suits.
  — Jessica Iredale, WSJ, 14 May 2022
• The dress code was solid black, so the brides wore matching white Eres swimsuits to stand out.
  — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 6 Sep. 2024
• When the Met Gala dress code has the word garden in it, the most obvious trend to come to mind is florals.
  — Irene Kim, Vogue, 7 May 2024
• On Friday, the two threw a welcome boat party with an all-white dress code.
  — Elise Taylor, Vogue, 25 Jan. 2024
• Even more, they can be worn with anything to match the dress code of your itinerary.
  — Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2023
• Gilbert was wearing a white suit, per the dress code, with sneakers that were mostly black.
  — Abby Aguirre, Vogue, 6 Mar. 2024
• Unlike the boys, girls are required to have a strict dress code and not go out by themselves at night.
  — Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2024
• Then the church made its dress code change, allowing women to wear pants in 2018.
  — Lauren Jackson, New York Times, 10 May 2024
• While the dress code was smart, statement frocks of yesteryear were absent and the red carpet remained stored away.
  — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 25 Oct. 2024
• The dress code for the big party where the collection would be officially revealed?
  — Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2024

Last Updated: 14 Dec 2024