dress code
noun
a set of rules specifying the garb or type of clothing to be worn by a group or by people under specific circumstances.
dress codes
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pluralof dress code.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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And with wedding season in full swing, our style experts offer advice for deciphering head-scratching dress codes like “Hollywood Western” and “Catskills chic.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 9, 2026
After 1947, "Imperial" was dropped from the club's name, but much of the atmosphere remained: dress codes, old carpets, evening drinks and familiar waiters serving generations of the same families.
From BBC ● May 25, 2026
He relaxed strict dress codes for agents, recruited female agents and pointedly hired people from outside the agency – who were not indoctrinated in the Hoover culture – for administrative posts.
From Salon ● Oct. 4, 2025
Others seek help with navigating social etiquette, such as how to interpret dress codes or respond to a difficult colleague.
From Slate ● Nov. 2, 2024
Game studios aren’t exactly known for strict dress codes, but even they must have some sort of etiquette for meeting the top bosses.
From "Warcross" by Marie Lu
