By the way, I was shocked by the many questionable fashion choices that I observed at the courthouse on Friday. Most people were dressed for the beach -the women in long, colorful dresses that would be more appropriate covering up a bikini, and the men in baggy shorts and t-shirts with particularly garish design elements. My friend was the only person wearing a suit in our waiting area and he was asked more than once whether he was a lawyer.
Why doesn’t America know that it is probably a good idea to dress up for court? You are going to stand in front of a judge to be JUDGED and head-to-toe Ed Hardy just isn’t going to cut it. I’m not saying you have to drop hundreds of dollars on a designer outfit - just clean it up a little. Guys, wear long pants and a button down. Toss on a tie if you are felling bold. Ladies, keep the boobies under wraps. Judges at municipal court are very different from the judges of a wet t-shirt contest. At the very least, wear closed toe shoes to cover up your stank feet. That goes for both guys and girls. And, for god’s sake, COMB YOUR HAIR. The fact that I have to say any of this makes me think that our schools are not teaching our children right.
