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Dress code

Why brides are no longer saying yes to just one wedding dress

Wedding dress seller Zhu Jiaomei inspects a gown's fabric at Huqiu Bridal City in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, China January 16, 2026. REUTERS/Nicoco Chan
Wedding dress seller Zhu Jiaomei inspects a gown's fabric at Huqiu Bridal City in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, China January 16, 2026. REUTERS/Nicoco Chan

Malaysian police must accept reports without conditions, says Home Minister

On Dec 8, two women were stopped from entering a police station due to their attire.
On Dec 8, two women were stopped from entering a police station due to their attire.

Malaysia orders overhaul of dress code at police stations, government agencies after public outcry

In a Dec 8 incident, two women were stopped from entering a police station due to their attire.
In a Dec 8 incident, two women were stopped from entering a police station due to their attire.

‘Bare shoulders’ backlash: Malaysia artistes turn to self-censorship amid syariah-oversight concerns

Dolla is a Malaysian group consisting of Angel, Sabronzo and Tabby. (pictured left to right)
Dolla is a Malaysian group consisting of Angel, Sabronzo and Tabby. (pictured left to right)

Inside the confusing world of women’s clothing sizes

No mohawks, 'Edgar cuts' allowed in El Salvador schools after military captain takes over education

Principal Oscar Melara checks a student's uniform at Instituto Nacional Tecnico Industrial, as regulations over students' appearance and behaviour are enforced following a memorandum by the Ministry of Education, in San Salvador, El Salvador, August 21, 2025. REUTERS/Jose Cabezas
Principal Oscar Melara checks a student's uniform at Instituto Nacional Tecnico Industrial, as regulations over students' appearance and behaviour are enforced following a memorandum by the Ministry of Education, in San Salvador, El Salvador, August 21, 2025. REUTERS/Jose Cabezas

Spanish court says attempt on former politician's life linked to opposition to Iran leadership

FILE PHOTO: Spain's Vox party co-founder Alejo Vidal-Quadras speaks at a protest by conservative and right wing parties and civil society organizations against Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez at Cibeles Sqaure in Madrid, Spain, March 9, 2024. REUTERS/Ana Beltran/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Spain's Vox party co-founder Alejo Vidal-Quadras speaks at a protest by conservative and right wing parties and civil society organizations against Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez at Cibeles Sqaure in Madrid, Spain, March 9, 2024. REUTERS/Ana Beltran/File Photo

Syria wants burkinis on public beaches, official denies ban on Western beachwear

People swim at a public beach in Latakia, Syria June 12, 2025. REUTERS/Karam Al-Masri
People swim at a public beach in Latakia, Syria June 12, 2025. REUTERS/Karam Al-Masri

Iran pardons journalists who reported woman's death that triggered unrest

Will dress shirts return to the office?

These days, dress shirts are being retooled to reflect a preference for working in comfortable clothes.
These days, dress shirts are being retooled to reflect a preference for working in comfortable clothes.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.