How to Use dress code in a Sentence

dress code

noun
Definition of dress codenext
  • The school imposed a new dress code that forbids students from wearing jeans.
  • The dress code was strict and hadn’t changed in decades.
    — Alice Robb, Vogue, 28 Feb. 2023
  • Still, Hrynkiw pulled the skirt down to comply with the dress code.
    — Jonathan Edwards, Washington Post, 1 Aug. 2022
  • Such a dress code might be less stress for the bride, but what about for the guests?
    — Kaarin Vembar, Washington Post, 12 June 2024
  • Tom: The girl is not in accordance with the dress code.
    — Anna Deavere Smith, The Atlantic, 13 Nov. 2023
  • The dress code for the night was white, and guests abided, hitting the dance floor en masse.
    — Kate Hogan, Peoplemag, 2 Sep. 2022
  • Black student must cut his hair for the dress code, high school says.
    — Laura L. Davis, USA TODAY, 29 Aug. 2022
  • The short answer: whenever the dress code calls for it.
    — Christian Gollayan, Men's Health, 29 Nov. 2022
  • No commute, no dress code, and the freedom to work from the comfort of my own home.
    — Jenny Alvermann, Twin Cities, 9 Feb. 2024
  • To that end, the dress code requires girls to wear skirts, jumpers or skorts.
    — Peter Greene, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2021
  • Double-check your cruise's dress code for day and evening wear.
    — Nora Colomer, Fox News, 5 June 2024
  • Take it from Katie Holmes: a slip dress is a great option for any dress code.
    — Alice Cary, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2022
  • The school and its dress code have garnered the spotlight before.
    — Nick Stoico, BostonGlobe.com, 21 Aug. 2022
  • The new dress code even has its own hashtag: #Sweatergate.
    — CBS News, 16 Jan. 2023
  • Though there was no dress code, the women all turned up in La Bagatelle designs.
    — Ellie Pithers, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2024
  • Or the time he was asked to check his overcoat to comport with a restaurant’s dress code.
    — Sam Roberts, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2024
  • The dance may be in your school gym as opposed to an outside venue, which, again, means the dress code may vary.
    — Carolyn Twersky, Seventeen, 16 Nov. 2022
  • The birthday gala came with a glamorous dress code, and Princess Elisabeth sparkled in the Wolfers Tiara for the evening event.
    — Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 25 Oct. 2023
  • The relaxed dress code meant optional ties, but all the men wore suits.
    — Jessica Iredale, WSJ, 14 May 2022
  • The dress code was solid black, so the brides wore matching white Eres swimsuits to stand out.
    — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 6 Sep. 2024
  • When the Met Gala dress code has the word garden in it, the most obvious trend to come to mind is florals.
    — Irene Kim, Vogue, 7 May 2024
  • On Friday, the two threw a welcome boat party with an all-white dress code.
    — Elise Taylor, Vogue, 25 Jan. 2024
  • Even more, they can be worn with anything to match the dress code of your itinerary.
    — Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2023
  • Gilbert was wearing a white suit, per the dress code, with sneakers that were mostly black.
    — Abby Aguirre, Vogue, 6 Mar. 2024
  • Unlike the boys, girls are required to have a strict dress code and not go out by themselves at night.
    — Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2024
  • Then the church made its dress code change, allowing women to wear pants in 2018.
    — Lauren Jackson, New York Times, 10 May 2024
  • The tournament has been widely known for its strict all-white dress code.
    — Elizabeth Both, NBC News, 10 July 2023
  • The change does not apply to staff or visitors, who are still required to abide by the old dress code.
    — Samantha-Jo Roth, Washington Examiner, 18 Sep. 2023
  • The unspoken rule: When in doubt, act like the men around the table, even if the company dress code requires you to wear a skirt.
    — Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 13 Sep. 2024
  • When the dress code calls for one of the best black-tie wedding guest dresses, there’s no need to have formalwear anxiety.
    — Anny Choi, Vogue, 7 Oct. 2024

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