dress codes
Clothing policy guidelines
Dress codes are rules about what clothing is acceptable in a particular setting.
Schools enforce dress codes to maintain uniformity or modesty.
Workplaces range from strict business formal to relaxed casual Friday.
Venues may specify black tie or no jeans.
Dress codes can be explicit policies or unwritten expectations: The dress code at that club is pretty strict.
Suggested rules for behavior
- complianceAdhering to requirements
- enforcementCompelling compliance with rules
- standardsAccepted levels of quality
- violationsBreaches of rules
penalties · requirements · professionalism · decency · modesty · etiquette · discretion · case-by-case
Formal evening dress code
- white-tieStrictest evening dress code
- smart-casualSemi-formal dress code
- formalwearElegant occasion attire
- tuxedoMen's formal evening attire
Wraparound Japanese garment
- sariWrapped South Asian dress
- kiltWrapped Highland garment
- dashikiOrnate West African pullover
- hanbokTraditional Korean clothing ensemble
dirndl · kaftan · cheongsam · turban · lehenga · sherwani · hijab · thobe
Tan cotton trousers
Officially not permitted
- bannedOfficially disallowed
- inappropriateNot suitable or fitting
- revealingMaking known what's hidden
- casualRelaxed and informal
flip-flops · shorts · sleeveless · barefoot · sandals · jeans · hoodies · leggings
Festive formal occasion
- weddingMarriage rite and feast
- promHigh school formal dance
- banquetFormal celebratory meal
- receptionAct of receiving guests
ceremony · ball · soiree · masquerade · luncheon · fundraiser · graduation · red-carpet
guidelines
Suggested rules for behavior
- complianceAdhering to requirements
- enforcementCompelling compliance with rules
- standardsAccepted levels of quality
violations · penalties · requirements · professionalism · decency · modesty · etiquette · discretion · case-by-case · accommodation
black-tie
Formal evening dress code
- white-tieStrictest evening dress code
- smart-casualSemi-formal dress code
- formalwearElegant occasion attire
tuxedo · suit · ballgown · tailcoat · blazer · dressy · après-ski
kimono
Wraparound Japanese garment
hanbok · dirndl · kaftan · cheongsam · turban · lehenga · sherwani · hijab · thobe · barong
khakis
Tan cotton trousers
executive · front-of-house · scrubs · hi-vis
prohibited
Officially not permitted
- bannedOfficially disallowed
- inappropriateNot suitable or fitting
- revealingMaking known what's hidden
casual · flip-flops · shorts · sleeveless · barefoot · sandals · jeans · hoodies · leggings · sweatpants
gala
Festive formal occasion
reception · ceremony · ball · soiree · masquerade · luncheon · fundraiser · graduation · red-carpet · premiere
- cultural heritagefolklore, traditions, customs, folk music revival, museum collections
- office lifecubicle, desk job, desk jobs, office job, full-time job
- fashion culturefashion blogs, fashion magazines, fashion weeks, runway trends, street style
- stylingaccessorizing, color coordinating, mix and match, coordinating, coordination
- travel etiquettetipping, queuing, punctuality, personal space, greeting customs
- unwritten rulespersonal space, eye contact, tipping, queue jumping, holding doors
dress codesanything goes
No restrictions apply
self-expression · personal choice · individual expression · laissez-faire
dress codescasual attire
Informal, relaxed clothing
casual wear · street clothes · everyday wear · dressed down · leisurewear
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