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- The U.S. State Department added its first formal business dress code for diplomats to the Foreign Affairs Manual to address concerns about informal attire.
- Assistant Secretary Dylan Johnson said the policy applies to both civil and foreign service employees.
- Critics on social media mocked the initiative, saying ethics should take precedence over dress codes.
- The move signals a broader shift toward stricter standards and away from previous policies that emphasized flexibility.
