Examples of dress code in a Sentence
The school imposed a new dress code that forbids students from wearing jeans.
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Yes, there will be a formal dress code (dress shirt, pants).
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Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 21 Jan. 2026
Students followed a dress code, inspiring a lifelong practice.
—Clare Malone, New Yorker, 19 Jan. 2026
Guests must adhere to a dress code that prohibits ripped jeans, athletic wear, and other casual attire.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 17 Jan. 2026
On March 1, Netflix will stream the 2026 Actors Awards (what was previously known as the Screen Actors Guild Awards), and for the first time in the ceremony's 31-year history, everyone in attendance is expected to adhere to a new dress code.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 16 Jan. 2026
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Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 21 Jan. 2026
Students followed a dress code, inspiring a lifelong practice.
—Clare Malone, New Yorker, 19 Jan. 2026
Guests must adhere to a dress code that prohibits ripped jeans, athletic wear, and other casual attire.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 17 Jan. 2026
On March 1, Netflix will stream the 2026 Actors Awards (what was previously known as the Screen Actors Guild Awards), and for the first time in the ceremony's 31-year history, everyone in attendance is expected to adhere to a new dress code.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 16 Jan. 2026
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“Dress code.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dress%20code. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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