What should wear to court?

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I have 2 court dates coming up:  child support and custody.
what should I wear?  I'm going to have to go shopping because my work wardrobe is very casual and I don't think a lace dress would be appropriate!  I've never been to court before.

suit?  Skirt and cardigan?  No pants please.  Help me!

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I think any business attire would be appropriate. Including skirt and cardi that you mention.  jojoandleo? 

[abcdefu]

I go to court A LOT for work. Whenever I have court, I always wear dark dress pants, flats (I can't wear heels), and usually a dressy top. I usually wear a sweater/cardigan. I try to dress in layers because I don't know if it's going to be hot as hell, or freezing cold! Good luck on your hearings!

[abcdefu]

I also like to wear dresses like this:
oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=79750&vid=1&pid=344573002

and put a sweater over it. FYI I am under 5'0 (yes super short!) so even the petite dresses from old navy are longer on me than it is on the model.

[pinkdutchtulips]

Pencil skirts, twin sets and flats/kitten heels were my go to choices when I had to go to court

[1confused1]

I've been to court a ton (thanks xh), I wear black pants, flats and a dressier top. 99% of the people in the court in my county are not dressed nicely at all.

[jojoandleo]

Just don't wear anything too sexy or jeans and a t-shirt and you will be fine. Anything you would wear to church is fine. Only attorneys are required to wear suits. I tend to tell my clients "business casual" or "church attire."

[prettyinpearls]

^ That's exactly what I was going to suggest. GL!

[achase123]

Business casual. I just wear suits because that's what I wear to work.

[achase123]

Apr 20, 2015 23:21:37 GMT -5 1confused1 said:

I've been to court a ton (thanks xh), I wear black pants, flats and a dressier top. 99% of the people in the court in my county are not dressed nicely at all.

I'm always shocked about how people look in court. Some even wear pajama pants.

[1confused1]

Apr 21, 2015 17:26:53 GMT -5 achase123 said:

Apr 20, 2015 23:21:37 GMT -5 1confused1 said:

I've been to court a ton (thanks xh), I wear black pants, flats and a dressier top. 99% of the people in the court in my county are not dressed nicely at all.

I'm always shocked about how people look in court. Some even wear pajama pants.

Me too.  

And criminal court is across the hall, those people dress even worse!

[achase123]

Apr 21, 2015 17:30:51 GMT -5 1confused1 said:

Apr 21, 2015 17:26:53 GMT -5 achase123 said:

I'm always shocked about how people look in court. Some even wear pajama pants.

Me too.  

And criminal court is across the hall, those people dress even worse!

It's always excellent people watching though!

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Apr 21, 2015 17:26:53 GMT -5 achase123 said:

Apr 20, 2015 23:21:37 GMT -5 1confused1 said:

I've been to court a ton (thanks xh), I wear black pants, flats and a dressier top. 99% of the people in the court in my county are not dressed nicely at all.

I'm always shocked about how people look in court. Some even wear pajama pants.

Omg pajama pants?  Lol

[abcdefu]

Apr 21, 2015 17:30:51 GMT -5 1confused1 said:

Apr 21, 2015 17:26:53 GMT -5 achase123 said:

I'm always shocked about how people look in court. Some even wear pajama pants.

Me too.  

And criminal court is across the hall, those people dress even worse!

I have witnessed someone wear this to criminal court

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Apr 21, 2015 18:29:17 GMT -5 abcdefu said:

Apr 21, 2015 17:30:51 GMT -5 1confused1 said:

Me too.  

And criminal court is across the hall, those people dress even worse!

I have witnessed someone wear this to criminal court

No

[abcdefu]

Apr 21, 2015 21:26:10 GMT -5 @bk said:

Apr 21, 2015 18:29:17 GMT -5 abcdefu said:

I have witnessed someone wear this to criminal court

No

Unfortunately, yes. I had to do a double take. I even tried to rationalize it by saying, "well it's summer...still no" or "well we live in a beach town... no no and no"

I wouldn't even wear that as a bathing suit cover up, much less to court!

[DirtySouth]

Church attire. With your type of case, you don't want to wear anything trendy or very high end. Nothing higher than a kitten heel. Wear natural looking makeup and nude nail polish (if any). Just keep in mind that you are wanting to look wholesome and trustworthy.