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noun

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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How to use dress code in a sentence

One in Paris, Texas, is circumventing the ban by adding masks to its mandatory uniform and claiming that its new dress code is backed by the Texas Education Code.
Back to School, Ready or Not|Eromo Egbejule|August 27, 2021|Ozy
In their repetitive dress code of tailored suits, khaki trousers and golf shirts, they send the message that they’ve renounced superficiality and frivolousness as beneath their gender’s dignity.
Why the tailored suit — not ruffles and lace — became synonymous with power|Robin Givhan|May 21, 2021|Washington Post
A policy memo on the Grizzlies’ dress code describes enforcing “discipline within ranks” for warfronts “anywhere you can think of.”
“I Felt Hate More Than Anything”: How an Active Duty Airman Tried to Start a Civil War|by Gisela Pérez de Acha, Kathryn Hurd and Ellie Lightfoot, Berkeley Journalism’s Investigative Reporting Program|April 13, 2021|ProPublica
So if they can enforce a denim dress code, they can also enforce a mask mandate.
Iowa’s House speaker said he can’t make lawmakers wear masks — but he did enforce a ban on jeans|Teo Armus|February 4, 2021|Washington Post

In December 2016, on a team flight to Seattle, Newton broke dress code by not wearing a tie, and Rivera benched him for the opening drive against the Seahawks.
How a retired Army Ranger helped Ron Rivera separate the interesting from the important|Sam Fortier|January 7, 2021|Washington Post
WHO: The dress code is come as you are, as do neighborhood families, large and small (lostiosrestaurant.com).
Foodie Heaven in Houston|Michele Meyer|July 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The first barrier for women is the Islamic dress code or hijab.
Operation Wholesome Sea: Iran Coast Guard Forces Women Off Beaches|IranWire|May 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Shorts were not an option—they were banned from the dress code.
Skirts Should Be a Normal Choice…for Both Women and Men|Erin Cunningham|May 22, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Part of creating that environment was an informal dress code: The cutest outfit you had.
Inside Hollywood’s ‘Twink’ Pool Parties|Scott Bixby|April 19, 2014|DAILY BEAST
But a dress code in and of itself, when it is equally enforced and applied to all students, still serves an important purpose.
The Politics of Leggings in Middle School|Emily Shire|March 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST

British Dictionary definitions for dress code

dress code

noun

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

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