Dress Codes: Meanings And Messages In American ... -

: These are highly structured and mandatory. They have a single, fixed meaning intended to indicate expected behavior and authority (e.g., police uniforms or religious habits).

: How dress establishes hierarchy and institutional roles. Dress Codes: Meanings and Messages in American ...

Rubinstein identifies six distinct categories that define how clothing messages are sent and received in American society: : These are highly structured and mandatory