It is illegal for women to be on the street wearing body-hugging clothing.
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Added: 2026/3/18
The Law
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.
Source & Citation
Code/Statute: N.Y. Penal Law § 245.01 (Historic)
New York Penal Law
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