plural dress codes
: a set of rules about what clothing may and may not be worn at a school, office, restaurant, etc.
The school imposed a new dress code that forbids students from wearing jeans.
a casual dress code
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“Dress code.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/dress%20code. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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