dress-codes
Workplace wardrobe requirements
Dress-codes as a verb means to impose clothing requirements on someone or to evaluate them against such standards: The school dress-coded her for wearing ripped jeans.
The term emerged from institutional dress codes—rules specifying acceptable attire in workplaces, schools, or venues.
Being dress-coded typically means being cited for a violation.
Identical throughout
- blazerSemiformal tailored jacket
- knee-lengthReaching the leg's bend
- logoCompany identifying symbol
- khakisTan cotton trousers
cardigan · detention · violation · handbook · principal · modesty · hemline · collar
Formal evening dress code
- white-tieStrictest evening dress code
- tuxedoMen's formal evening attire
- bow-tieKnotted collar ornament
- floor-lengthExtending to the ground
invitation · RSVP · gala · ball · cummerbund · stilettos · jewels · opera
Semi-formal dress code
- corporateOf or relating to companies
- blazerSemiformal tailored jacket
- slacksInformal leg garments
- khakisTan cotton trousers
loafers · modest · pressed · grooming · lanyard · wrinkle-free · polished · conservative
Lacking in pretension
- headscarfCloth worn over hair
- hijabMuslim woman's headscarf
- kippaJewish head covering
- ankle-lengthExtending to the foot
temple · mosque · church · synagogue · Sunday-best · sari · thobe · wimple
Venue entrance enforcer
- VIPNotable, for short
- upscaleElegant and expensive
- loungeComfortable waiting room
- heelsRaised shoe bottoms
fitted · trendy · dressy · designer · smart · chic · glamorous · stilettos
uniform
Identical throughout
- blazerSemiformal tailored jacket
- knee-lengthReaching the leg's bend
- logoCompany identifying symbol
khakis · cardigan · detention · violation · handbook · principal · modesty · hemline · collar · navy
black-tie
Formal evening dress code
- white-tieStrictest evening dress code
- tuxedoMen's formal evening attire
- bow-tieKnotted collar ornament
floor-length · invitation · RSVP · gala · ball · cummerbund · stilettos · jewels · opera · red-carpet
smart-casual
Semi-formal dress code
khakis · loafers · modest · pressed · grooming · lanyard · wrinkle-free · polished · conservative · tailored
modest
Lacking in pretension
ankle-length · temple · mosque · church · synagogue · Sunday-best · sari · thobe · wimple · turban
bouncer
Venue entrance enforcer
heels · fitted · trendy · dressy · designer · smart · chic · glamorous · stilettos · miniskirt
traditional
Following long-held customs
- ceremonialRelating to formal rites
- kimonoWraparound Japanese garment
- hanbokTraditional Korean clothing ensemble
dashiki · sari · dirndl · lederhosen · kente · cheongsam · barong · kurta · kaftan · heritage
dress-codesfree expression
Unrestrained communication of ideas
personal choice · anything goes · self-expression · individual autonomy · laissez-faire
dress-codesindividual expression
Communicating one's distinct identity
personal style · self-expression · nonconformity · casual Friday · bohemian style
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