dress code

American  

noun

dress codes plural

1. a set of rules specifying the garb or type of clothing to be worn by a group or by people under specific circumstances.

   a military dress code; The restaurant's dress code requires men to wear jackets and ties at dinner.

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dress code British  

noun

1. a set of rules or guidelines regarding the manner of dress acceptable in an office, restaurant, etc

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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• dress codes
  plural

Example Sentences

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dress code

Naomi Osaka has long been renowned for dazzling crowds with her on-court outfits - but making that compatible with Wimbledon's strict dress code required special inspiration.

From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2026

MSF "is outraged by the arrest and detention of one of its employees as part of the enforcement of dress code requirements in the city," the group said.

From Barron's ● Jun. 11, 2026

Though most men arrived in dark suits befitting the “business formal” dress code, a handful appeared to have wandered in from golf.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 18, 2026

Here’s everything you need to know about the 2026 Met Gala, including the date, start time, theme, dress code, guest list and how to livestream the event.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 4, 2026

“Do you think the dress code applies to everyone except you?”

From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein