What Not to Wear in Court

It should go without saying, but miniskirts? No.
By Evann Gastaldo,  Newser Staff
Posted Sep 2, 2010 11:32 AM CDT
What Not to Wear in Court
If you're a doctor on trial for medical malpractice, probably not the greatest idea to show up at court in blue jeans.   (©christopher frier brown)

Not sure how to make a good impression at your next court appearance? (We’re looking at you, Lindsay Lohan.) The Wall Street Journal gets advice from the experts. It (hopefully) goes without saying that cleavage-baring tops are a no-no, but one expert also warns against loud patterns, distracting jewelry, or even colors that clash. One divorce lawyer sums it up neatly: “It’s like dressing for church.” See the gallery for some ideas.
(More court appearance stories.)

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