It’s fashion month, but some style news is coming not from the runways, but from the legislative branch of the U.S. government.
Tag: Dress Codes
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Lawmakers Give New Senate Dress Code a Dressing Down
Some senators worry that more casual dress might breed disrespect for Congress. Others argue that the harshest critics have already debased the institution, even in business attire.
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The Senate Dress Code Gets a Casual Overhaul
Senator Chuck Schumer, the majority leader, will no longer enforce the informal dress code for the chamber, which for decades has dictated that members wear business attire.
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Muslim Students’ Robes Are Latest Fault Line for French Identity
When the French education minister declared that the abayas favored by some Muslim women “can no longer be worn in schools,” he stoked a fierce debate over the country’s secular ideals.
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From the World Cup to Wimbledon, Female Athletes Are Fighting For Their Uniforms
Across sports, female athletes are fighting a battle over what they put on their bodies and how much of those bodies they display.