The Uniform of Social Contracts: Dress Codes for Every Walk of Life

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Often unwritten, dress codes are the standards for how a person clothes themselves in given situations. Military, schools, sports and even prisons have standards for dress via uniforms. Social and work-related dress codes in the Western world are up to significant interpretation leading to potential clothing faux-pas. Religious rules for clothing throughout the world are very specific to each culture and teachings. The hippie, goth and bohemian styles express political or social attitudes through clothing choices.

This book explores the different types of social norms involving dress codes and expectations.


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