How to Use dress code in a Sentence

dress code

noun

• 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
• Tom: The girl is not in accordance with the dress code.
  — Anna Deavere Smith, The Atlantic, 13 Nov. 2023
• 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
• Take it from Katie Holmes: a slip dress is a great option for any dress code.
  — Alice Cary, Vogue, 13 Oct. 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
• 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
• 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
• She was joined by her husband Jay-Z, who added his own flair to the all-white dress code with a cream bucket hat.
  — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 4 July 2023
• On most days, the bank’s dress code is now business casual.
  — Robert Weisman, BostonGlobe.com, 17 Nov. 2022
• Samir Hussein What can brides and grooms do to communicate the dress code?
  — Maria Ward, Vogue, 12 Oct. 2023
• Why are people around the globe so exorcised over the dress code at Ken Stewart’s Grille in Akron?
  — Laura Johnston, cleveland, 2 Aug. 2023
• Long pants can be worn in the evening as some resorts may have a dressier dinner dress code and require long pants for men.
  — Kaitlyn McInnis, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2023
• Both options can easily be dressed up or down depending on the venue, month, and of course, the dress code.
  — Rachel Sylvester, Glamour, 9 Nov. 2023
• The dress code here is casual, like the atmosphere, and the music has a welcome rock ‘n’ roll slant.
  — Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 8 Feb. 2024
• Be aware that some restaurants, such as the American Audubon Dining Room, do have a dress code.
  — Liz Cantrell, Travel + Leisure, 6 Nov. 2023
• The bar hummed all night, and the dress code ranged from Eagles game jerseys to full cocktail party attire.
  — The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 16 Dec. 2022
• His emotions were overridden and the old dress code restored.
  — Peggy Noonan, WSJ, 17 Nov. 2023
• And neither Brady nor Jones were wearing white, which was the dress code at Rubin’s party.
  — Ben Volin, BostonGlobe.com, 11 July 2023
• And, is the dress code chic yet relaxed or formal black tie affair?, may all be floating around your mind.
  — Cameron Jenkins, Good Housekeeping, 26 Jan. 2023
• The pair was later joined by several other friends, and Cuoco showed off the comfy dress code for the evening.
  — Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 27 Aug. 2023
• These closed-toe shoes can be worn with anything, whether the dress code is casual or fancy.
  — Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 24 Feb. 2024

Last Updated: 3 May 2024