dress-code
Workplace clothing standards
A dress-code is a set of rules governing what clothing is acceptable in a particular setting, such as a workplace, school, or event.
These codes range from highly specific (uniforms, formal attire) to general guidelines about appropriateness.
The company's dress-code requires business casual Monday through Thursday.
As a verb, to dress-code someone is to cite them for violating such rules: She got dress-coded for wearing ripped jeans.
Formal evening dress code
- white-tieStrictest evening dress code
- tuxedoMen's formal evening attire
- gownLong formal garment
- ballgownFormal full-length dress
suit · tailcoat · cravat · cummerbund · bow-tie · loafers · oxfords · stilettos
Official rules governing conduct
- guidelinesSuggested rules for behavior
- complianceAdhering to requirements
- enforcementCompelling compliance with rules
- standardsAccepted levels of quality
rules · requirements · restrictions · handbook · HR · mandate · directive · provisions
Body coverings worn daily
- apparelClothing collectively
- garmentsArticles of clothing
- outfitSet of clothes worn together
- ensembleUnified group or outfit
wardrobe · fashion · style · threads · costume · getup · gear · finery
Free of stress
- jeansCasual denim trousers
- t-shirtCasual pullover garment
- sneakersCasual athletic footwear
- hoodieTopped sweatshirt
sandals · shorts · chinos · polo · cardigan · sweatshirt · leggings · denim
Armed forces collectively
- fatiguesMilitary duty uniform
- camouflageConcealment through visual blending
- beretFlat wool cap
- insigniaDistinguishing mark of rank
badge · medals · rank · regimental · service · scrubs · coveralls · livery
Correctness of conduct
- decorumFitting social conduct
- appropriatenessQuality of being suitable
- modestyAbsence of vanity
- respectabilityMoral and social worthiness
conformity · taste · discretion · norms · expectations · occasion · context · formality
black-tie
Formal evening dress code
ballgown · suit · tailcoat · cravat · cummerbund · bow-tie · loafers · oxfords · stilettos · silk
regulation
Official rules governing conduct
- guidelinesSuggested rules for behavior
- complianceAdhering to requirements
- enforcementCompelling compliance with rules
standards · rules · requirements · restrictions · handbook · HR · mandate · directive · provisions · stipulations
clothing
Body coverings worn daily
ensemble · wardrobe · fashion · style · threads · costume · getup · gear · finery · regalia
relaxed
Free of stress
hoodie · sandals · shorts · chinos · polo · cardigan · sweatshirt · leggings · denim · khakis
military
Armed forces collectively
- fatiguesMilitary duty uniform
- camouflageConcealment through visual blending
- beretFlat wool cap
insignia · badge · medals · rank · regimental · service · scrubs · coveralls · livery · hi-vis
propriety
Correctness of conduct
- decorumFitting social conduct
- appropriatenessQuality of being suitable
- modestyAbsence of vanity
respectability · conformity · taste · discretion · norms · expectations · occasion · context · formality · conservatism
dress-codeanything goes
No restrictions apply
personal expression · non-uniform · self-expression · freestyle
dress-codecasual
Relaxed and informal
informal · laid-back · underdressed · dress-down day · mufti
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