| − | A '''dress code''' is a mandatory uniform requirement for clothing and shoes, as some [[school]]s require to maintain discipline and morality. Dress codes have been shown to improve educational performance and reduce school violence. [[Liberal]]s tend to oppose dress codes, claiming that they stifle free speech.<ref>http://www.elizabethcrookbooks.com/articles/dress_code.htm</ref> | + | A '''dress code''' is a mandatory requirement or guideline for clothing and shoes, as used in workplaces, schools, and some social settings such as [[bars]] and [[restaurants]], as well as more formal occasions such as [[bals]]. |