All bathing suits must have been inspected by the head of police.

No female shall appear in a bathing suit on any highway within this state unless she is escorted by at least two officers or unless she be armed with a club.” Later, an amendment proposed: The provisions of this statute shall not apply to any female weighing less than sixty pounds nor exceeding 200 pounds; nor shall it apply to female horses.

Men may not be seen publicly in any kind of strapless gown.

Males may not dress as a female unless a special permit is obtained from the sheriff.

17-31 Male dressing as female. No man or boy shall dress as a girl or woman without a permit from the sheriff, except for the purpose of amusement, show or drama. (Code 1959, § 4237.1)

Columbia

Though clotheslines are banned, clothes may be draped over a fence.

Anniston

Blue jeans are illegal on Noble Street.

When searching current municipal codes, we found 24 (!) codes that specifically target Noble Street in Anniston, Alabama. They range from jaywalking to parking to where pool halls, billboards, and outdoor dining are or are not allowed. So, it seems logical that at one time, there could have been a dress code here.

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