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Asked by: Athanasios Fradua
style and fashion mens formal wearWhat do you wear to an informal hearing?
Preparing for Your Court Date:
- Know that the informal hearing will include yourself, the police officer, and the magistrate.
- Dress neatly and appropriately - first impressions count (women - blouse/shirt with dress slacks or a skirt; men - collared shirt with dress slacks)
Correspondingly, what is an informal court hearing?
An Informal Hearing consists of the Magistrate, the defendant and the police officer who issued the ticket. Attorneys are not allowed to participate in an informal hearing. At the Formal Hearing, the defendant may be represented by an attorney, and the Prosecutor will represent the Plaintiff's case.
what should you not wear to court?
What Not To Wear to Court:
- Sleeveless or muscle shirt.
- Exercise outfit.
- Anything sexy or too dressy – tight tops, short skirts, sequins, slinky tops, revealing tops.
- Sundress or strapless dress.
- Crop tops.
- Any top with spaghetti straps.
- T-shirts (especially ones with beer, drug or sexual references).
Going over the top with your clothes will not significantly impact your ability to win the case. Avoid wearing sports jerseys, hoodies, ripped jeans, sagging pants, anything revealing.