What is appropriate business attire for lawyers?

Question

I was wondering what is appropriate business attire for the legal profession.

Does material matter? I have a few 100% polyester suits that are conservatively styled, dark colors, and are fully lined. Does it matter that they are not a wool blend?

Are 3/4 sleeve blazers appropriate for women to wear to an interview/work?

Also, is a dark charcoal brown color suit acceptable?

Thanks for your help!

Answer 1

Check out a book called Dressing for Success. It talks all about dressing for your field.

It depends on the firm you are applying for. High profile or high end firm you wouldn't want to wear Polyester. Whereas, a public defenders office you could...I wouldn't wear poly unless it was very good quality, same as wool. Same goes with 3/4 sleeves. Brown is also ok as long as you put cream/ivory etc and not stark white with it. Coordinate shoes and make sure they are well cared for and not showing wear. One of the things I look at when I interview someone is the condition of their shoes! They can be immaculate but shoes look bad....that makes me wonder how detail oriented they are....

Answer 2

Any of the tops you picked is fantastic as long as you do not "exhibit" once you bend over. it isn't had to placed on a collared blouse -- merely be conservative. attorneys in uncomplicated words dress horny on television -- it truly is distracting. in case you'd be taking your jacket off,inspite of in case you imagine it truly is a much off danger, placed on something with sleeves or with huge straps (like a tank or a shell). A camisole is often too bare for court. some judges do no longer like it and can want to ask you to both hide up or go away. that is TOO embarassing.

Answer 3

Could you send me your business card please ? I want to make sure i never hire you for legal work if you do not know how to dress .

Answer 4

Anything with large stripes........and loose enough for ankle and wrist hardware.................