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Appeared in the May 6, 2026, print edition as 'China Skirts Curbs on Drone Parts'.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

"For ladies, business, formal, or smart casual wear applies. Skirts and dresses should be below knee-length and decent. Sleeveless blouses are prohibited," he said.

From BBC • Nov. 29, 2023

Skirts were long and slim while jeans were torn or embellished.

From Reuters • Sep. 24, 2022

Skirts designed to look like the blue-and-white flags of Central American countries.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 2, 2022

“You don't have to take it off. You can change under it. Skirts are awesome like that.”

From "George" by Alex Gino