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What Should I Wear In Court ?????

crysta1010
crysta1010 Posts: 123 Forumite
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Hi

my hubby and I are in court tomorrow morning for a redetermination and possible charging order. My hubby has to go their straight from work and I don't know what is best to wear. Should he wear shirt/trousers etc.

I really don't know as never stepped inside a court at all and really don't know what to expect.

please advise......:confused:

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  • Angua2
    Angua2 Posts: 673 Forumite
    ....Solicitors have advised me to dress neatly and tidily for who you are when going to court (I'm former teacher - most definitely not Katherine Garrett-Cox lol - and have appeared in small claims court & in family court) and NOT to power-dress/over-dress....

    So I wore nice skirt, blouse and jumper, with trench-coat style mac, flat shoes, minimal make-up, etc..

    Hope this gives you some ideas.
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  • Burlesque_Babe
    Burlesque_Babe Posts: 17,547 Forumite
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    wear standard 'office' type clothing. Nothing too flash, but just generally smart and tidy. I've attended a couple of bank charges hearings in the past and this kind of outfit is fine.
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  • isgman
    isgman Posts: 490 Forumite
    Smart Casual I think is the order of the day, nothing to "flash" and nothing "over the top", Good Luck
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  • Deep_In_Debt
    Deep_In_Debt Posts: 8,579 Forumite
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    Yep, I've worn smart trousers with a blouse - the sort of thing I wear to work. I'm tall so tend to wear flat shoes so I don't seem too intimidating! Definitely wear something "middle of the road".
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  • Piquant_2
    Piquant_2 Posts: 5,769 Forumite
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    I think the advice you're getting is spot on! Smart and casual, clean and tidy.

    Good luck! Let us know how you get on.
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  • beanielou
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    Hope it goes well for you both.
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  • bank_of_slate
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    Wishing you lots of luck & hugs for tomorrow
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  • alared
    alared Posts: 4,029 Forumite
    Reminds me of the old joke.
    What do you call a Scotsman wearing a suit?






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  • Deep_In_Debt
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    alared wrote: »
    Reminds me of the old joke.
    What do you call a Scotsman wearing a suit?






    The accused!


    Sorry, just reminds me of a joke I had but I can't find or remember the joke :confused: ... all I can remember is Angus McCoatup as the punchline! Well, I thought it was funny at the time...pity my brain cell won't kick into action and remember the rest of it!
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  • crysta1010
    crysta1010 Posts: 123 Forumite
    hi

    thanks for all your advice. I'm deffo having a bottle of wine tonite as am terrified of tomorrow and hoping it might help me sleep abit better. I dread to think what I will be like tomorrow - but will let you know what happens.

    Thanks
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