What does “dress code” actually mean?
A dress code is a set of guidelines that dictates what individuals may wear in specific settings, such as schools or workplaces. Unlike strict uniform policies, dress codes allow for personal expression within defined parameters. While many couples would like their guests to arrive in black-tie attire, the most common wedding dress code is formal attire, says alicia mae, ceo of the new jersey-based wedding planning company ilè events.