Stupid Laws about Clothing

It is illegal to dress up as a priest on Halloween.

ALA CODE § 13A-14-4 Whoever, being in a public place, fraudulently pretends by garb or outward array to be a minister of any religion, or nun, priest, rabbi or other member of the clergy, is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be punished by a fine not exceeding $500.00 or confinement in the…

Florida

It was once illegal to not wear clothes while taking a bath in a bathtub.

Switzerland

Local authorities can impose fines on people hiking nude in the Alps in the conservative canton of Appenzell.

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Washington, DC

Non-prescriptive sunglasses, hats, clothing that exposes armpits, a bare back or midriff, see-through clothing, and accessories with protruding metal spikes are not be worn in school

São Luis

It is against the law to wear masks at parties, except during Carnaval celebrations or by obtaining a licence.

Paris

It is illegal for women to wear trousers

New Zealand

Police Offenses Act (repealed)

The nation’s Parliament passed the Police Offenses Act in 1928. It remained in force until a new Act was passed in 1981. The old Police Offenses Act covered a raft of misdemeanors. It was, for example, an offense to allow a mare to be mated within site of a public road. Why it was all…

St. Croix

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