As you can tell from my previous post, I don't always wear suits to work. They are, however, really easy to wear. I just decide whether I want a skirt or pantsuit, choose a top and shoes and I'm out the door. Awesome, right? Also kinda boring. I combat the boring trend this in one of 2 ways: switching up the skirt and pantsuit options and not wearing suits at all. Also, I try to not wear the same suit over and over again. (Bonus: less wear on my suits that way). Nonetheless, I do find myself wearing suits on a pretty regular basis. I feel comfortable in them and enjoy the ease with which they allow me to get dressed. I guess its a hazard of working in court.
One thing I have learned from shopping for suits is that its imperative to find an ensemble for which I can get a skirt option and a pants option. I have yet to find the elusive triple threat of skirt, pants and dress, but I'm always searching. The pluses are pretty obvious, you get 2 suits for the price of 3 separates. Add in the different combinations of tights, shoes and tops one can include and you end up with several different looks with the same basic pieces. Hell, if you want to get incredibly creative, all you have to do is add a solid matching jacket or cardigan and now you've got even MORE combination possibilities. The point is, that if its possible and you need it and its not going to financially bankrupt you, I totally recommend buying the skirt + pants + jacket trio for suits.
February 3, 2012
January 31, 2012
Christmas Present
THIS is what I got for Christmas from the Fiance. Behold it in all its awesome glory.
January 29, 2012
January 27, 2012
(un)suited up!
I've worn this combination of skirt + jacket + tights + shoes before here. And ya know what? That doesn't matter because I love this combination. I'm able to look put together without wearing a full suit *and* my outfit has some personality. It's not like everyone else wears velvet jackets and booties to court all the time. Even Bella approves!
January 24, 2012
Rainy Days
January 21, 2012
Comfy Fridays
But I think I'm getting ahead of myself a little bit, so let me explain a bit about "court appropriateness." Generally, I wear a suit or suit separates to work Monday through Fridays. The reason being that I more than likely will be in court and thus in front of a judge. Now, there is no dress code nor are there hard and fast rules for what is appropriate for court, but there are lines in the sand that I personally draw. For example, I will always have a blazer or a jacket in court because to me, at least, its a nod to the formality and importance of the court. I'll also not wear mini skirts or short dresses to court either for the same reason. My goal in court is to be professional and represent my clients with the utmost respect for the court. To me, at least, showing up to court looking sloppy or half exposed just doesn't do it for me. In the end, it really just comes down to: what would my client like me to look like when I represent them?
Labels:
Business Casual Fridays,
Court
January 18, 2012
Test Run
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