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What to wear to court...

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Robyrollover · 15/01/2018 16:00

Trying to distract myself from the details of the case by focussing on the outfit....

Need it to say: sensible, reliable, responsible.

I’m 30s

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Robyrollover · 15/01/2018 16:01

omerhing. 5’4, slightly overweight and blonde.

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VivienneWestwoodsKnickers · 15/01/2018 16:02

Are you the defendant, a witness, a juror or in a legal role?

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furryelephant · 15/01/2018 16:02

Is wear something smart but still casual- smart trousers, plain blouse and a cardigan personally Smile it depends what you’re comfortable in.

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UnitedKungdom · 15/01/2018 16:02

Depends! Are you defendant? Lawyer? Jury?

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UnitedKungdom · 15/01/2018 16:03

Or expert?

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PointeShoesAndTutus · 15/01/2018 16:05

I'm a barrister, so I see people every day in Court. Don't worry too much about what to wear, people only notice if it's 'out there'. If you're a witness, something comfortable that won't frighten your granny is perfect.

Avoid jeans, mini skirts, low cut tops, slogan t shirts, hoodies, anything dirty or ripped.

If I were to give evidence, I'd wear either smart trousers, shoes, a long sleeved top and a blazer, or maybe a dress, tights and a cardigan.
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specialsubject · 15/01/2018 17:55

Jury? Smart but non memorable. You don't want the accused family remembering what you look like.

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Robyrollover · 15/01/2018 18:55

Defendant - Family case.

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lesleyturner · 15/01/2018 19:18

Last time I was in court I wore Blouse, Cardigan, pair of Trousers and Boots

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NC4now · 15/01/2018 19:22

I’d wear a dress, cardigan and boots or similar outfit. I used to go to (crown) court most days as a journo and tended to wear dresses and blazers, or black skinny jeans with blouses, that kind of thing.
No flesh on show, but no need to go fully suited and booted. Just clean and conservative.

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Robyrollover · 16/01/2018 09:28
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specialsubject · 16/01/2018 10:40

Just clean , smart and tidy. That's all.

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BlueEyedWonder · 16/01/2018 17:27

I’ve worked in crown and magistrates’ courts in the past.
Smart trousers, blouse/shirt, cardigan, shoes with a small heel.
Keep jewellery simple and small.
Hair should be clean and tidy, make up natural, nails not too long or bright.

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TeachesOfPeaches · 16/01/2018 17:31

Just wear something fairly smart and 'mumsy'. I'm in family court a lot and see people turn up in tracksuits.

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Robyrollover · 16/01/2018 20:11

Do you think something like the one I linked to would be ok?

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Robyrollover · 16/01/2018 20:13

I know it’s such an insignificant thing, but I’m so anxious about the whole thing and I need every confidence on the day

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NC4now · 16/01/2018 20:22

That dress you linked is ideal. That’s exactly the kind of thing I used to wear. (My job was as a member of the public but I had to observe general court etiquette).

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TeachesOfPeaches · 16/01/2018 20:48

Also from my experience, it's applicant and respondent and not defendant.

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