What to wear...to court

[MrsJonesAndMe]

Going in about a fortnight as a witness bricking it Any ideas on what to wear. I don't have office wear or church wear really but jeans do not feel appropriate either.

Magistrates if it matters.

HELP!

As a witness anything goes really but if you can find something smartish that would be good. What do you have? Any black trousers? Dresses that don't show too much flesh?

I wouldn’t think that it matters what you wear as long as you look presentable. I don’t think I would be buying a new outfit to go to court as a witness. It would help to say what you do have though so we could suggest what outfit to pull together.

When I did jury duty people wore a range if things. I wore basic black trousers and a smart top. Just avoid anything in a very loud pattern /colour and no logoed clothes.

Honestly you'll probably feel more comfortable if you're dressed a bit more smartly though as it's a very formal atmosphere.

Bless . I'm might have to go as a witness in the not too distant future too. Also crapping myself.
I'm going to wear my trusty old Primark interview suit.

Be easier if it's cool as I have smarter tunics or dresses for Autumnal weather. Guess it's just bouncing it off someone else.

In the day to day I wear jeans and T's or simple dresses from Seasalt with white trainers sort of thing.

Will have a rummage through the wardrobe at the weekend.

Never expected the low life to plead not guilty @megletthesecond Hope you don't have to go!

If you'd wear it to a funeral then it would be suitable for court
Go by that rule and you'll be fine

You might get lucky with wanting it to be cool. I did jury service last year and the aircon in our court was absolutely blasting through!

Never expected the low life to plead not guilty

Mine plead out the day before court. He wanted to check if we'd all turn up.

I always wear a jacket. Summer/winter, whatever my role. Drummed into me when I was a SW.

Thanks. We aren't directly involved. Just called the police when we witnessed something. Had hoped it would all go away really...now 9 months later

I work in the courts (in Scotland)

I have seen witnesses wear everything from designer suits to tracksuits or mini skirts.

While no one will bat an eye if you did wear jeans, I think you are possibly likely to be taken more seriously if you dress as smartly as possible, especially if there's a jury (in not sure if all English trials do, not all Scottish ones do)

If you are just a witness you could probably get away with one of your Seasalt dresses, maybe with shoes rather than trainers if you have any,and a jacket/cardigan/scarf? Neat hair and some lipstick.

There won't be a jury in the mags.

Well done for seeng it through.

Hi all, just thought I'd update and extend thanks to you all.

I ordered lots of dresses and shoes in an attempt to find something that felt "right" but in the end, I went with a pair of navy wide legged trousers with a cream built in belt and a navy and cream striped T-shirt with little pearls on the shoulders.

It went as well as can be expected - lots of waiting (in masks) and an awful experience of feeling like I'd done something wrong. I know the defence solicitor was just doing his job. Pleased it's done.

Thanks again for your input!

Well done! You are thinking about it in a very balanced way. It's right for justice that the accused should be able to challenge your version of events but not a nice thing to go through.