Missouri House Republicans' decision on Wednesday to tighten the dress code for women legislators has sparked criticism and outrage on social media, with many questioning why no similar rules were ...

Throughout history, dress codes have served as more than mere guidelines for attire; they have often been instruments for social control, particularly concerning women’s conduct and perceived roles.

Allowing senators to wear what they please on the Senate floor may seem like liberation, but abandoning the dress code could wind up symbolizing the failure to achieve consensus. By Rhonda Garelick ...