what do i wear to court

Wear business-professional or conservative business-casual clothing: clean, neat, modest, and plain enough to avoid distraction.

Safe choices

• A button-down shirt or modest blouse.
• Dress pants, khakis, or a knee-length skirt or dress.
• Closed-toe shoes that are clean and simple.
• A blazer, cardigan, or tie if you want to look more formal.

What to avoid

• Jeans, shorts, leggings, sweatpants, athletic wear, or pajamas.
• Graphic tees, revealing tops, ripped clothes, or anything with loud slogans.
• Hats, sunglasses indoors, heavy fragrance, or flashy jewelry.

Simple rule

If you would wear it to a job interview, a bank meeting, or a serious school meeting, it is probably fine for court.

Best practical tip

Choose something conservative and comfortable so you can sit, stand, and move through security without fuss. When in doubt, overdress slightly rather than dress down.

If this is for a specific hearing type, a jury duty appearance, or a virtual court date, the safest outfit can change a little.