U.S. Navy Makes Skirts Optional for Women
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The U.S. Navy is getting a 21st century makeover, with a new dress code that makes skirts optional for its more than 54,000 female sailors for the first time since women officially entered the service in 1908...
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She changed the way working women dressed.
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U.S. imports of socks from China will be strictly limited next year, the Bush administration announced yesterday -- a decision that could herald similar action against other types of Chinese-made clothing that have the potential to dominate world markets.
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A woman's lingerie is not supposed to be seen by the outside world. Apparently, Max Azria thinks that's a waste of often feminine, delicate garments.
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No plumed Allg'uer hat, embroidered suspenders or leiderhosen stowed away in your wardrobe? No matter.
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The Bush administration yesterday accepted a petition for new quotas on Chinese-made pants, one in a series of decisions that may lead to extensive protection for US textile and apparel
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By BEN McCONVILLE LONDON - Great Scot! A shortage of ceremonial kilts could leave thousands of soldiers without a stitch of plaid to wear as they parade to the skirl of the bagpipes.
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WASHINGTON Dec 22, 2004 - In response to numerous complaints from women, the government has ordered airport security personnel to avoid touching female passengers between their breasts when performing patdowns.
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A hospital in northwest England has introduced a new surgical gown modelled on the burka, allowing female Muslim patients to cover themselves completely in line with their religious beliefs.
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BALTIMORE - City police are looking for a few good pairs of pants. The Baltimore Police Department has run out of two popular sizes of the custom-made navy blue uniform pants it provides to every officer, a department spokesman said Wednesday.
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JERUSALEM - An Israeli Army committee is recommending all combat jobs be opened to women, security officials said yesterday - a change that, if adopted, would dramatically remake the front-line infantry, tank, and special forces units that are the military's last male bastions.
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The Catholic Church has issued guidelines on what Filipinos should wear to mass in Manila after some parishioners complained about distracting skimpy attire.
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WASHINGTON -- The Army secretary has rejected a recommendation to permit female soldiers to serve alongside combat units and asserted that recent changes to one Army division do not depart from a longtime prohibition against women operating side by side with front-line fighting forces, according to officials and documents.
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Modest beachwear for Muslim women is taking off with secular swimmers too
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The parent company of Gap, Banana Republic and Old Navy plans to test a new idea for a clothing chain targeting women over 35. In a statement, Gap Incorporated says it will try out its new
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This summer, casual dresses are fashionâs new version of jeans and a T-shirt.
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Summer dresses that allow for the circulation of air between cloth and body, nonconstricting comfort for hot, humid summer days.