Dress Code (Noun)
Meaning
A set of rules specifying the correct manner of dress while on the premises of the institution (or specifying what manner of dress is prohibited).
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The office building had a strict dress code that prohibited jeans and sneakers.
- The nightclub had a dress code that required men to wear collared shirts and dress shoes.
- The school's dress code forbade students from wearing clothing with obscene language or graphics.
- The upscale restaurant's dress code specified that patrons wear formal attire, including ties for men.
- The gym's dress code prohibited loose jewelry and open-toed shoes for safety reasons.