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Berlin Police Ban Fred Perry, Ben Sherman for On Duty Cops

Filed under: Style in the News

model wearing Ben Sherman's Opal sweaterIt's perfectly understandable why, in certain work situations, a strict uniform and dress code policy is mandatory. For police, it's important to be able to tell the good guys from the bad guys with a glance. We get that. In Berlin, however, policy makers are taking dress codes to the next level. They've banned 10 designer labels in the official police dress code because the lines are popular among neo-nazi groups.

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Yes to Khakis in the Obama Oval Office

Filed under: Clothing, Men, Celebrities with Style

obama painting at a youth shelter on the mlk day of serviceRemember the kerfluffle about the women's lacrosse team that dared to wear flip flops to visit the White House when the most recent President Bush set the dress code?

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Obama supports your right to wear saggy pants - Regime change

Filed under: Style in the News

This year, we've run across multiple stories about men getting ticketed -- or in some cases, arrested -- for wearing saggy pants under Florida's saggy pants ordinances. Needless to say, we stand opposed to any attempts to legislate fashion, no matter how stupid or ugly it looks. So, it's nice to find out that President-elect Obama shares our views and doesn't plan to create a 'Department of Homeland Fashion Police' or anything like that. Phew.

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Back to school: Hot options that'll pass dress code

Filed under: Clothing, Dresses


Shopping for back to school can be difficult. On one hand, you want outfits that you'll be able to wear throughout much of the year. On the other hand, the tiny little shorts and mini skirts you've been sporting all summer won't pass dress code, and it's way too hot to wear jeans just yet, so what's a fashionista to do?

We've got some sassy, fashionable options for you, so don't sweat. You can stay cool in the high temperatures without sacrificing style or risking detention! Check out the gallery to see some of the pieces we love as well as recommendations on how to wear them!

How You Voted

    Threesome or topless?
    More than 3/4 of you think the CK campaign 'Threesome' campaign was more risque than Wrangler's topless models. Get the full story here.

    Inzemove and Fred & Farid

    Do these ads belong in the U.S.?
    StyleList readers were nearly evenly divided on this, with 52% thinking that they should run in the States, and 48% finding them inappropriate. Get the full story here.

    Inzemove and Fred & Farid

    Curly or Straight?
    While 30% of you think she's so beautiful that her hair doesn't even matter, 49% of you prefer her curls. Get the full story here.

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    Offensive or artistic?
    Just over 50% of StyleList readers said they weren't offended by this shirt, but didn't know if it was totally appropriate to wear in public. Unfortunately, that wasn't the opinion in Dubai. Get the full story here.

    Photo: eBay

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    Strapless dresses on 13-year-olds
    StyleList readers think strapless dresses should be saved for older girls -- 41% of you think the look is too mature. Get the full story here.

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    Is Megan the new Angelina?
    Half of you think Megan needs to get her own identity and quit copying Angie, but more than a quarter said Jolie doesn't stand a chance against this Fox. Get the full story here.

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    Did Calvin Klein respond to public's outcry?
    The controversial "threesome" billboard in Soho has been replaced with this one, but 51% of you believe it was just to keep people talking about the brand, not because CK caved. Get the full story here.

    Rachel Been, AOL

    Calvin Klein's Racy Ad
    Is it art or practically pornography? About 40% of StyleList readers found this billboard obscene. Get the full story.

    Maggie Coughlan, AOL

    Palin's Pedi
    Do you think Sarah Palin's funky pedicure was appropriate? If so, you're in good company -- 68% of you said it was fun and fabulous. Get the full story.

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    Bright, Light, or Dark as Night?
    How do you like your toenails painted? Over half of StyleList readers prefer their piggies with bright, perky polish. Get the full story.

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