Dress code
Dress Code
A Dress Code (/ˈdrɛs koʊd/) is a set of rules, often written, with regard to clothing. Dress codes are created out of social perceptions and norms, and vary based on purpose, circumstances, and occasions. Different societies and cultures will have different dress norms.
Etymology
The term "Dress Code" is first documented in 1961, in the modern sense. It originates from the combination of the English words "Dress" (from the Old French "drecier" meaning "prepare, arrange, dress") and "Code" (from the Latin "codex", meaning "system of laws").
Types of Dress Codes
Different types of dress codes include:
- Black Tie: A dress code for social functions that start after 6 p.m., and basically translates to “this party is fancy and men should wear black suit or tuxedos (if you are a man) and women should wear evening gowns or something equivalent (if you are a woman).”
- Business Casual: A popular dress code in professional and white-collar workplaces in the West.
- Smart Casual: A somewhat ambiguous dress code that calls for polished yet relaxed attire.
- Casual: A dress code that generally means anything goes.
Related Terms
- Uniform: A particular set of clothes that has to be worn by the members of the same organization or group of people.
- Fashion: A popular style or practice, especially in clothing, footwear, accessories, makeup, body, or furniture.
- Clothing: Items worn on the body, typically made of fabric.
- Etiquette: The customary code of polite behavior in society or among members of a particular profession or group.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Dress code
- Wikipedia's article - Dress code
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