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It is illegal for women to be on the street wearing body-hugging clothing.

Status: Historical / Repealed

The Law Explained

A completely archaic piece of legislation from a much more puritanical era, this law was designed to prevent public indecency and the distraction of gentlemen. Police used to enforce modesty standards, heavily fining women whose garments were deemed too tight or revealing. Thankfully, modern fashion has left this law to gather dust in the historical archives.

๐Ÿ“š Source / Legal Code

Official Code Citation: N.Y. Penal Law ยง 245.01 (Historic)
Where to look:

New York Penal Law

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