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What to wear for court

Hi

While I know it's not a fashion parade I'm just after some advice of what I should wear to court tomorrow for my hearing.

I'm not an everyday shirt and tie man but should I wear a shirt and tie for court ? Or maybe just shirt and trousers ? Or is casual acceptable ?

Thanks
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  • Amiga
    Amiga Posts: 241 Forumite
    I went in a Polo Shirt and jeans. Chap before me was in a tracksuit. Go what you are comfortable in, but no real need for a shirt/tie.

    Best of luck for tomorrow!
  • Whilst you won't be kicked out for wearing ripped jeans, remember too you wouldn't be kicked out of most funerals for wearing the same but you wouldn't want to.

    My advice is black trousers and a smart, clean, pressed shirt. Ideally a tie too, but otherwise trousers and a shirt is fine. It will make relatively little difference to the outcome, but if you need to appear before the Judge, appearances matter particularly if they have any questions to your SOA.
  • kew63
    kew63 Posts: 255 Forumite
    Hubbie wore shirt & smart casual trousers - no tie.

    To be honest I dont think it will make any difference, but may help you feel more comfortable.

    Just take something to read (I took my knitting but guessing that wont be your thing !!) it can be a long wait sometimes.

    Oh and good luck - you'll be fine :-)
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  • I never even thought about it - I just wore jeans, trainers and a t-shirt!!
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  • Tinytim
    Tinytim Posts: 417 Forumite
    I wore a casual shirt & chinos :)
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  • philnicandamy
    philnicandamy Posts: 15,685 Forumite
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    I cant talk......track suit bottoms and an old bike leather I had (explained though only recently had an operation hence the track suit bottoms!)
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  • Dave101t
    Dave101t Posts: 4,157 Forumite
    if you did the crime im sure a nice suit wont help you
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  • crowman19
    crowman19 Posts: 371 Forumite
    Dave101t wrote: »
    if you did the crime im sure a nice suit wont help you

    That's ok as my suit is pretty manky.
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  • CJOR
    CJOR Posts: 124 Forumite
    Me & hubby both went in jeans I had a blouse on and hubby had a smartish jumper on....... go with whatever you feel comfortable in!
  • i wore jeans, casual brown shoes, a polo top and a jacket.
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