How to Dress for Traffic Court
Though you are more often than not a model citizen, there can be slip up where you need to show up in traffic court. It is important to dress appropriately, because more often than not, your clothes and general appearance will speak for you before you get a chance to. Keep these guidelines if you ever find yourself getting dressed for traffic court.
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Instructions
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Select a conservative wardrobe for your day in traffic court. Your appearance before a judge is a serious matter and your clothes must reflect this attitude. For men, a conservative wardrobe can consist of a suit with a tie, or a sports coat, long sleeve shirt with a collar, long trousers, and a belt or suspenders to keep them up. For women, items such as a business skirt or pants suit, a simple long dress, or a conservative top and slacks will suffice.
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Stick to closed toed shoes only. Sandals or open toed heels should be avoided, and in some cases, may be prohibited when walking into the main court.
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Practice good hygiene by showering before you appear in court. If you perspire a lot, use perfume or deodorant liberally so that your perspiration is less apparent when appearing before the judge..
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Keep your jewelry to a minimum. For men this means that piercings should be removed, and for women, earrings should be worn one pair at a a time if you have multiple piercings.
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Ensure that all tattoos are covered.
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For men, shave the night before appearing in court. Additionally, your hair should be neat, clean and well set. If you have long hair, tie it back before your appearance in court.
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Tips & Warnings
Avoid wearing hats or baseball caps to court. Additionally, remove sunglasses before you enter the courtroom.
Do not lose sight of why you are attending court. Your attire should reflect the seriousness of the situation. Ill-fitted, revealing or messy clothing shows a disregard for the court and its proceedings.
Items of clothing such as gym clothes, sleeveless shirts and vests, t-shirts with lewd slogans, jeans (in particular torn ones), excessively tight tops, short skirts, sequins, revealing tops, strapless tops or dresses, and/or spaghetti straps should be avoided at all costs. In fact, these items may be prohibited before you even gain access to the court building.
