https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-to-court Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 10 Jun 2026 02:10:47 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-to-court#post-29119 Fri, 03 Oct 2008 14:08:17 +0000 cas74 29119@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks everyone. While the jeans would probably work, I really should do a little better...deep down I already knew that. This is very important to my friend; she's fighting her husband for full custody of their children, child support, and her share of their businesses. As the only person there to speak for her, I have to make the best impression possible.<br /> If I wore that dress, I'd definitely be the most dressed up person there. I'll go shopping for a pair of nice trousers this weekend...probably black. Any suggestions on tops? Is a cardi with a collared shirt ok?</p> <p>happylife, the jeans are actually St John's Bay. I usually don't buy clothing from JCP, but these are the only jeans I've found that don't have any strecth, and I needed something to hold in a post c-section tummy! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-to-court#post-29111 Fri, 03 Oct 2008 13:25:50 +0000 Debbie 29111@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>what brand are the jeans? Those look really nice on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-to-court#post-29110 Fri, 03 Oct 2008 13:15:49 +0000 Alecia 29110@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm with jwomack. I'm probably old-fashioned in this regard, but I don't think jeans are appropriate for court. If you have a cardigan for the dress, it is better. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-to-court#post-29109 Fri, 03 Oct 2008 13:01:27 +0000 jwomack 29109@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am an attorney and would error on the side of dressing up a little as opposed to wearing denim. While the jeans are very nice, I think the dress with a cardigan (probably closed over the bust line to make it more demure) is a better option. Or I would purchase a pair of nicer trousers with the cardigan. The judge is weighing your credibility based not only what you say but how you present yourself, and that includes how you look. First impressions do mean something. I feel that dressing up a little shows that you take the court process seriously and recognize the importance of why you are there. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-to-court#post-29103 Fri, 03 Oct 2008 12:05:46 +0000 Nicole 29103@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, those are nice jeans, I'd say you can wear them to court. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-to-court#post-29087 Fri, 03 Oct 2008 04:31:35 +0000 Ana 29087@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with what Shell said. I like the first outfit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-to-court#post-29086 Fri, 03 Oct 2008 04:26:59 +0000 shell 29086@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>i prefer the first outfit. the dress may work, but only with a cardigan over it. not having any courthouse experience, i can't say what the norm is. but i do think a tasteful blouse and cardigan is just fine. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-to-court#post-29082 Fri, 03 Oct 2008 03:53:39 +0000 cas74 29082@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ok, this is the jeans and cardi outfit.</p> <p><a href="http://s276.photobucket.com/albums/kk22/cas74_album/?action=view&#38;current=100_4780.jpg">&lt;img src="http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk22/cas74_album/100_4780.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"&gt;</a></p> <p>And this is the black dress.</p> <p><a href="http://s276.photobucket.com/albums/kk22/cas74_album/?action=view&#38;current=100_4786.jpg">&lt;img src="http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk22/cas74_album/100_4786.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"&gt;</a></p> <p>Here's a close-up of the front of the dress</p> <p><a href="http://s276.photobucket.com/albums/kk22/cas74_album/?action=view&#38;current=100_4788.jpg">&lt;img src="http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk22/cas74_album/100_4788.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"&gt;</a></p> <p>What do you think about the dress...is it too dressy for a court appearance or would it be appropriate? When I wear it out, I usually wear black hose and a 16" string of pearls. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-to-court#post-29072 Fri, 03 Oct 2008 03:07:20 +0000 cas74 29072@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I thought about wearing a dress, but the only winter dress I have is a jersey wrap dress and not really appropriate for a court appearance. I have a LBD, but I think it's too dressy. My friend has worn dress slacks and blouses on previous appearances, and I certainly do not want to look like I'm trying to "out-do" anyone.<br /> My trouser jeans are a uniform dark wash, and I would wear a pair of simple, black heels.</p> <p>I think I'll take photos of a couple of possible outfits and post them for review. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-to-court#post-29055 Fri, 03 Oct 2008 00:09:46 +0000 Nicole 29055@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rule of thumb is to dress respectfully. Court is considered a somber serious institution. They wont kick you out for dressing casually, but to best impress the judge or magistrate, dress your best. Dressing seriously shows him or her that you take his/her courtroom seriously and respect him/her. In the best interest of your sister--the nicer you dress, the better the judge will think of her and you.</p> <p>My first choice as a witness, would be a skirt or dress. If you have neither, and no dress slacks either--if all you have are trouser style denim jeans, then make sure they are clean, and neat and not faded, ripped or wrinkled. And wear a collared shirt and cardigan or jacket to ramp up the rest of the outfit. I suggest you wear shoes or boots (no sneakers). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-to-court#post-29029 Thu, 02 Oct 2008 22:17:01 +0000 Ellen 29029@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sounds ok to me... I wore a denim pencil skirt to court for my sister (traffic violation and she was out of the country). However, divorce court may be more formal, I'm not sure. Have you asked your sister what she's been wearing to anything she's had to attend? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-to-court#post-29021 Thu, 02 Oct 2008 21:26:28 +0000 cas74 29021@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Next month I'll be speaking on behalf of my best friend (she's going through a messy divorce) in court. It's in a small southern town where the dress is generally very casual. I want to look respectable, but also likeable.<br /> Due to weight loss (3 sizes), my wardrobe is pretty small. I've been slowly building a new one that focuses on quality over quantity. I'm a work at home mom, and I don't currently own any trousers. Would it be appropriate to wear a pair of dark wash trouser style jeans (which I do have) with a white button down and cardigan? Although I plan to buy a nice pair when I find the perfect ones, I'm on a budget and hate to spend on a pair of dress pants that I'll probably only wear once or twice. </p>