What To Wear As A Lawyer - How To Dress As An Attorney / Solicitor
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As you know, first impressions count. According to a 2000 article of the Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, the outward appearance and what you wear is a top factor and how you're perceived by others.
So what should you wear?
Let's start with a hallmark of a lawyers wardrobe which is the suit. I'm wearing right here right now single breasted, go with a notched lapel, ideally you have some cuffs at the bottom or you can go without a cuff maybe you want pleats maybe you just want an iron crease. Overall, a two-piece suit is a good way to start.
As an attorney you want to wear neckwear. Traditionally it's a necktie. I would stay clear of bowties because they're a little too flashy. Of course you should choose the right tie. So forget all the 90s ties and the hand-me-downs from your uncle's because they look very dated and not professional.
In terms of colors, tones of red, burgundy, navy and blue are best. Alternatively you can go with other subdued colors such as maybe a bottle green or a very dark orange or yellow. If you want to maybe even a very dark purple. In any case you want subtle and not bright. Stay clear of shiny satin ties because they make you look cheap.
No attorneys outfit is complete without proper over the calf socks. A lot of lawyers out there wear short socks that expose their calf. Not only is it unprofessional but nobody wants to see your exposed leg hair. The golden rule is to pair the color of the socks with a pair of your pants and your suit. The problem is it's very difficult to match because there are hundreds of shades of navy.
With accessories, the same rule applies as with all other things in a lawyer's outfit. Keep it simple. If you wear a French cuff or double cuff shirt go with simple cufflinks in gold or silver. Stay clear of precious stones, maybe semi precious stones in multiple colors as well as enamel. It's simply over the top.
The ideal pair of gloves for a lawyer is not black but gray because it provides a contrast. It pairs with everything that you have in your wardrobe. At the same time, it's not is boring as black. It's always professional and understated. For a selection of nice cashmere scarves and grey gloves please check out our shop here.
When it comes to shoes I think most lawyers underestimate their impact. When it comes to suits, you can have a $5,000 bespoke suit but if you wear it with cheap shoes it ruins the entire look. Apart from oxfords and derbies you may also want to investigate a monk strap shoe or maybe a double monk strap shoe.
Now I'm not saying you have to invest $500 in your dress shoes. You can find Goodyear welted ones starting at $200. But in general the more you pay the better the leather, the more comfortable and the better the last so you're comfortable all day. The first pair of shoes you should invest in is a black cap toe oxford shoe.
Oh one more thing, you're a lawyer so wear a proper briefcase and skip the backpack. That makes you look like a boy and really cheap and it's inappropriate.
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I'm a lawyer and enjoyed this video. Here in Brazil lawyers don't usually wear pocket squares and wear just a basic tie knot. Some of them wear cufflinks. The eldest wear suspenders.
Thanks for sharing!
@@gentlemansgazette Not to mention the black suit is ubiquotlis here
Henrique, the sad part (or not) is that lawyers in Brazil have to wear the beca and some the toga. Even though I want to be a lawyer, it'd be cool to wear good suits for court. But, I respect the symbology of such clothes
lol when he said "you don't want to be like a cartoon character who wears the exact same thing every day". Clearly has not met a barrister. Black suit every day; the cufflinks change of course.
Ofc some jobs require a certain Uniform that can't be changed but a lawyer is not this kind of job
Black? Nah, you branch out with very dark navy, charcoal grey and, for the adventurous barrister, light grey and perhaps a navy or black pinstripe
@@benjaminodonnell258 It has been over ten years since I last set foot inside a crown court in England, but I agree with you in what colour suits barristers wear. There was no hard and fast rule about it, but the men were supposed to wear double-breasted suits.
What to wear as a mafia member.
Wear custom high style designer suits. Wear an 18k Rolex with a diamond bezel & diamond dial.($ 45K USD+) Wear a Diamond pinkie ring. You will stick it in the face of the Judge when you tell him/her that you ONLY make $ 45k/yr. You have no other sources of income. Capiche ?
Underwear
Anything with pinstripes
A long, narrow spearpoint collar would be essential.
Noting to wear, it’s a mafia’s look.
I'm a 28 year old lawyer in Missouri and I must say it amazes me how many of my colleagues should probably watch this video. Like most professions, the practice of law has become more casual in recent decades but when it comes to court at least you should either stick to solid colors (the lightest you should ever consider wearing would be a medium grey) or if you have a pattern make sure it is subtle (and by this I mean you have to be standing next to the person to really see the pattern in full).
This is inspired! I've worked at two London law firms, one big and corporate, the other much smaller and very traditional. At both I often wondered why the PAs (including the male ones like me) were mostly better dressed than the lawyers, who earned much more and also faced the clients. In truth, the dress code conundrum has become more of a minefield with the introduction casual wear. The best dressed lawyers, both male and female, tend to be the one who follow the classic rules, but it does also depend on what your clients are like. No point dressing up to see Zuckerberg or Musk, but if you are seeing Buffet or Soros it might be a good thing.
As a lawyer in a common law country (Pakistan) working in litigation, we’re required by law to wear a black coat with a black tie! But I love the variations in this video. I usually pair up with suspenders, maybe a Grey pair of pants or a charcoal colored suit entirely.
As a 20+ year lawyer, I would disagree about not wearing black suits. Most lawyers, especially litigators, have at least one black suit, and the overwhelming majority of their suits are dark colors. In fact, in law school, the joke was, in a room full of gray suits with a single black suit, you know who the lawyer is. It is a very conservative profession and black or other dark colors are very conservative.
I love this type of video that connects fashion with occupations. I would love to see one for real estate agents. It’s important for us to come across as neat professionals who can handle such large transactions but at the same time unpretentious. We also need to be comfortable with certain elements of our job as well, putting out signs, etc.
Raphael does such a fantastic job with these videos. The attetnion to detail is fantastic and he has so much information and guidance to provide. A perfect example of someone that found a way to make a living doing something they love, ie; trading in clothes and accessories and now with the wonderful videos.
Very enlightening. I would like to see this type of video for retail/sales as well as teachers/educators. I enjoy this series of videos!
again..outstanding videos..i have a cousin who is a lawyer for 2-3 years now..definitely will show him this video
this is great! I'm transitioning from advertising to law and this really addressed my insecurities around my wardrobe.
What to wear as a Pimp?
Just buy a zoot suit
Please, please, please Mr Schneider, Can we have a nice long video on court dress through the ages in the common law world as well as in your country of origin and other civil law jurisdictions. The history is very interesting and quirky, and it will definitely have a great audience, with people learning about jabots, tabs, winged collars, wigs, bumfreezers, etc
Rafeal, great video as usual. What’s a briefcase brand would you recommend? A video on briefcases would be very helpful too. Thank you.
Shoes are an important point. I heard jurors complain about an attorney's cheap looking shoes. When they are noticing your shoes they are not listening to your client's case.
I'm sorry but this is not really accurate to dressing like a lawyer AND fitting in. If I had a nickel for every attorney I've seen with a bold, over the top tie, I could retire. Sport coat and odd trousers are a very common look. Shoes are rarely of any quality and even those who do wear shoes of quality don't even realize it. Many lawyers have their own personal style. One guy dresses as a cowboy with bolo ties, cowboy boots, and a cowyboy hat in the western suburbs of Chicago. Another wears long bold chalkstripe double breasted suits with primarily Steve Madden shoes and a souped up Cadillac. Our state bar association president perpetually wears bow ties save for when he does jury trials. All of these guys are wonderful people and skilled attorneys but it goes to show just how much diversity there is in acceptable dress and truth be told, each of them rock the hell out of their own personal styles (they carry themselves in such a way that it works very well for them). In many ways, you are right about how attorneys should look but its important to remember that fitting in matters and to future lawyers, know your environment and recognize that the diversity of dress is far more broad than you would ever imagine.
That might be the case in the US but its not the case in many other countries.
I think it depends on your field of practice. In corp law most of the ideas in the video are on point. In criminal laws things are more outlandish.
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One of your BEST topics ever. How about plain clothes detective? Shirt with tie four days a week and casual Friday's . Fridays are easy. Jacket out of the office is required. Clothing and equipment. This may not be your expertise but boy i wish you could do one! Im lucky because i get to apply what im learning from your videos almost daily. Keep up the great work!
The best thing about this channel is its clear subjectivity... but all the tips are correct.
Great video!
Ultimate guide.
Greetings from Brazil!
Actually, I've known quite a lot of lawyers that have worn brown suits, usually a chocolate brown or chestnut, with off-white shirts. In the southern U.S., very light grays are common with bright red ties.
Do banker/finance next!
I'd say the same rules apply, with a tad more flash or drama. At the end of the day, you want to look more professional, especially if you are entry-to-mid level
Two suits: navy and charcoal. Gucci/Prada loafers. Hermes/Ferragamo ties. Rolex Submariner.
lose the sub, not with a classic suit (unless you're James Bond, and you're not)
endautrestermes what timepiece do you suggest if not a classic sub??
endautrestermes A sub is part of the quintessential IBer uniform
I find that dressing as a lawyer is challenging as a woman. The dress code is not as strict (women can typically be more fashion inspired), but that makes the chances of making a mistake bigger. The grey zones are bigger.
Terrific video. Thank you!
You know I would like to see one for a primary school teacher. I feel like it would be a good challenge because it involves a discussion on how to do this on a budget.
Nice video, Raphael. I'm not a Lawyer, but an Engineer, and I was wondering how much of this translates into it, as well as for most "traditional" careers.
I'm also becoming increasingly bored with office work, and I'm considering going freelance. In such a case, it would be even more critical to be appropriately dressed when meeting a prospect or client, which is not the same as you would wear when actually getting your hands dirty.
DeJuan, I've thought about that at some point, but I'm not sure if that is even a thing.
Do you think it's a real issue? Have you heard that from other engineers, or even from clients?
Of course. You can't be wearing a suit if you are working on the plant floor. Only if you work on an office or meet with clients.
Hi Maximus,
I'm project Manager in Construction, and when I'm not at construction site, and wear navy/dark greys 2 or 3 pieces suits. If you like to dress as an attorney, go for it, it defines you and your personality. If it can ease your mind, in my job I interact with engineers (civil, electical, etc.) on a daily basis and a lot wear formal suits.
When I'm visiting sites, I wear an adapted gear, but you can find protective clothes a bit "nicer" than basic ones. Especially trousers/shirts/shoes.
Thanks, TGIA. I know what you mean. I must say that the clothes that my company provides are oriented for field work, but they are awful for office wear in both style and comfort, which is why I don't use them.
Of course, if going to a construction site and what not, you can't really go with your best suit and monk straps, sure.
It does seem like the "Lawyer" outfit that Raphael shows is pretty versatile for most traditional careers, so as an Engineer it would be pretty suit-able too (pun totally intended).
I almost fell off my chair when he said "Word on the street" .... that was worth more than a giggle :-)
Aer you a lawyer? What do you wear to work?
Gentleman's Gazette my father is. Dark suit, white, ecru or blue shirt, a patterned tie, normally subtler patterns with minimal contrast, and black or dark brown cap toe oxfords. On more causal days he might wear an odd jacket, more patterned shirt, no tie, dress boots, or loafers. Generally simple and sophisticated.
in Sri Lanka the attire is black tie, white shirt and black suit.
I'm a 29 years old Lawyer working at a Law Firm in Chile - South America. I wear navy, charcoal or grey suits with white or some type of blue shirt. For more informal days I use a navy blazer with charcoal pants or khakis with a Prince of wales pattern blazer. I try to look younger by using an iWatch and a modern brifcase for my MacBook.
I was an associate docket clerk. Which isn't a lawyer of course, but we dress similar.
I wear a diversity. I sometimes wear sport coat and odd trousers. I sometimes wear full suits with suspenders. I always wear quality goodyear welted shoes and sometimes work in a pocket square or two. Sometimes, like today, I even work in corduroy slacks in my sport coat combinations.
Just what I needed
Hey Raphael, huge fan, great video! I'm in my last year of mortuary school. Do you think you could do a video about what funeral directors should wear? Keep up the awesome videos!
Another good video
Thnks for video..very nice
Thanks you very much, I am a future lawyer and now i know how to look one 😎😎😎😎
The way he speaks is soo relaxing.. 😂😂😂
Great video
Hearing Raphael say "Pimp" honestly made my day
You must do a video on county wear (equestrian wear, plus fours, tweeds, flat caps, hunting/shooting wear)...
Thank you for speaking on behalf of the legal field! ❤
I am a lawyer in Germany and really appreciate this video as many of my colleagues dress quite shabby and neglegant. A lawyer always has to sell seriosity in his business so a decent garment is important. By the way: in Germany there is no such thing as a "casual friday" but I like the idea of showing that the weekend is near by a slightly more casual business look.
Very nice
White pocket-square? I have a hack for that; just take a piece of rolled up toiled paper. Works just as well LOL.
really good..
Currently in college with the ambition to be a lawyer. For some reason this video motivates me even more to keep studying and do well in school lol!
awesome!
it's all about the LSAT
Hey Raphael, can please make a video on what to wear as a financial adviser or financial planner
Great video ! can you do one for medical students / physicians (residents ) on-a budget
I'd like to see some winter videos. What shoes to wear in snow and stuff like that
Take a look at our boot guides
A video on Office bag and/or just bags in general?!
Thank you for this video. What should I wear as a banker?
I must say Ralph, I have a beautiful payer of black alligator oxfords that I wear to the office (I’m a lawyer) and they are not quite flashy. The shoes are also Italian and have a very elegant last and feel, so if you are a lawyer I’d suggest going with something like this instead of a black shoe with broguing because it looks much better. This is mainly due to the fact that black with broguing doesn’t match due to the levels of formality.
Raphael, can you do a whole video on slip-on loafers please? Also discussing what brands would be recommended.
Thanks,
We have articles and videos on loafers. I suggest to use the search function on our website to find what you are looking for ;)
Can you do one for Doctors, Physicians and MedStudent.
How to look profesional in front patients, and what to wear?
Thanks great video!
We already have one: ruclips.net/video/HWvQLrDLun4/видео.html
Hmmm, I hope you would make a video about what to wear as a hotelier (since hoteliers got uniforms which makes us feel difficult to be free in dressing on our own styles). The uniform is a part of servicescape, clients might have perceptions on the way we dress, but frankly, some hotel’s uniform designed badly, hope you’d have several recommendations on that problem
I really enjoyed the video! I am a law student, and I will definitely reference back to this when I start practicing! I am curious, what's your take on functioning buttonholes on jacket sleeves? Thank you!
Makaveli1258 are there even jobs now in law?
Well, considering the fact that the law is so integrated in our every day lives (i.e. a RUclips user agreement), there certainly shouldn't be any worries regarding shortage of work for future lawyers.
To be fair, nowadays you only need to properly suit up when you are meeting clients, and Fridays are a fashion free for all. Some firms encourage you to 'dress down' to 'fit in' with your clients, which sounds ghastly to me, but is nevertheless a sign of how relaxed an approach to dress the City is taking...
Could you do Banker/Finance next? That would be great, Raphael.
Please make a video about how to dress as a IT professional. Thanks,
A huge fan of texture in outfits when going to court. I think it makes you look more grounded. Think of a shantung or wool tie, rather than a flashy silk tie.
I am an out-of -the -box thinker. I express myself with my bow tie. Long tie is a no no for me!
Many lawyers have trademark looks. Go with it... this video was useless
As someone in a US Law school, he’s spot on!
Really called my office out with the investment banking comment on Hermes ties haha
do a video on real estate agent dressing guide Swen.
I am an out-of -the -box thinker. I express this through my bow ties. A long tie is a 'no no' for me!
I really like Steve Maden's both Single and Double Monk strap shoes both in brown....kindly suggest me a brand sir from where should i buy my first quality pair? Budget is little tight.
Raphael, please do a video on belts..
I was a prosecutor for 20 years. Ive always worn Brooks Brothers suits, drak grey, thin faint pinstripes, dark blue, braces, and black cap toed lace up and tasseled loafers. All cotton dress shirts, button down collars or nice medium spread collars with barrel cuffs. Sometimes I would wear contrasting blue with white collars and white cuffs if I'm going to trial. Those have true French cuffs thar fold back with cuff link holes. Dress shirt is normally medium blue, light pink or salmon, yellow, or classic stripes. All cotton Oxford or broadcloth. No permanent press. I hot steam press and starch my shirts every morning. I also touch up thr suit and slacks with a steam iron as well. I also press my ties so they are perfectly wrinkle free from thr last use. No tone of tone shirts. Absolutely no tone on tone. My ties are.never the same color as my shirt. They shoukd be a good contrasting color, classic rep stripes or paisley, or small dots or small patterns.
And highly polished shoes. No squared toed clown shoes. Good quality Brooks Brothers tassled loafers and Allen Edmunds cap toe lace ups. Classic and never goes out for style. I also wear braces. All buttons on the braces, no clips. Clips are for farmers. Buttons are fir gentlemen. And no elastic straps. No rubber bands. And makensure they do not cross cross on the back. Those are supposed to come to an int we resection low in the back then go uo to your shoulders. Mid back criss cross are farmers suspenders.
3 pieces suit, white shirt, black tie, black suit, black Don Drapper type of hat.... and a gorgeous rolex
What to wear as a professor!
YES!
We have an entire list of professions we want to cover in the future. However, it requries quite a bit of research and conversations to make a meanigful guide and video about it. Please share your profession and what you wear here in the comments.
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What about statistical analysis and econometry? Vast majority is banking and insurance related.
Just used to wear a conservative navy or grey suit when I worked as a lawyer, but then again, I was in business litigation which called for a more conservative look versus the lawyers who worked in technology or entertainment.
I was about to ask that since I was in court just today.
why
-Occisor- as an observer just because I was interested, it was all about drunk driving
Here in the Philippines, most lawyers dress in a "Barong Tagalog", which is accepted business attire and well adapted to the hot climate. Suits are also accepted, and most lawyers here take the effort follow classic style when wearing a suit.
Make for an architect too !
Why is it unlisted?
I'm not a lawyer nor will I ever end up in this industry most likely, but a very interesting video nonetheless!
Man I should’ve seen this two years ago🥲
Quick related question to this video that I hope someone could answer:
I'm being called to the bar in Canada where we have to wear traditional Barristers robes for the ceremony and in court. They say to wear black shoes with the outfit that is largely black and white but with grey striped pants. What kind of black shoes do you think are most appropriate? Should it be regular or patent leather? Any advice or thoughts would be very appreciated.
Thanks for the great video generally!
Hello!
I really like your videos and I hope that you will continue like that.
I would want to know if a weight of 310-320g is enough to have a similar drape as the navy singlebreasted has and if this weight isn't too warm (p.s. I live in Switzerland).
I have some questions shoe & sock pairings. I tend to wear black over the calf hose that matches the color of my shoes. IMHO it is less distracting. My suiting color choices are: Solid Navy Blue, Solid Charcoal Grey. I have a medium color Grey that has an almost indistinguishable pin stripe. (All of these have the obligatory second pair of trousers.)
What if we want to wear a 3 piece but want to wear a vest that differs from the suit color?
All of my lawyers wear the same boring outfits; standard navy blue suits.
I'm here since I need a attourney costume for a video that is about our dream jobs
I have a tailored suit that cost me $600 But I usually only work for weddings. I have two casual suit jackets. One is dark gray joesph abboud and the other is black
My only comment here is that maybe I guess it’s because of where I’m from (Australia) but a tie pin is seen as more of a utility thing than anything else. I’ve always worn one even when clerking because I utterly hate my tie swinging around. But senior lawyers sometimes don’t wear them so I guess it’s viewed a bit differently here.
opinions on dress jumper and long sleeve dress shirt ?
Something of a non-sequitur to the video: what do you think of wholecut Oxfords, derbies, and monk straps? Is this construction a good one or does it look cheap, or face any other maladies?
loved the program question for me i am a soon to be a paralegal in personal injury with a eye towards getting a posting with DEA as paralegal any ideas for suits 3 or 2 piece and colors and solids and stripes
Do one for accounting or finance
How can a tiebar be interpreted the wrong way? What does a tiebar say that I'm missing? I always wear tie bars.
Sometimes in some lawfirms only partners wear a tie bar, if you are wearing one as an associate it might look like you think you are in their level or better then the other colleagues
@@UkaGames Sounds like some people really are so far up their own arse that they are in danger of turning inside out!
A nice suit and most important, clean shoes 😂
I cant believe you havent made a what to wear as a Banker yet. Dr. before banker I have to say I feel a bit left out :)
Please do teacher/professor next!
Also videos on
- sleepwear / pajamas
- underpants
- what to wear around the house
please!
I am an Assamese Indian woman advocate,i wear the dresses prescribed by our advocate act , colors are black,white,grey and mellow,full sleeves and long
Now i have a confident that i can nail the law firm intern interview.
Shirting's are ALL French Cuff. Pale Blue, Pale Ecru ; and, a multitude of fabrics & textures in White. Cufflinks are the 19th century flat button engraved variety for court. Far more subdued than the Knot styles in your video.
Does this video apply to paralegals ?
I am about to begin working as a paralegal and looking to get my wardrobe ready.
I have a challenge for you Mr. Schneider: what to wear as an engineer!
Full PPE!
Question is, train engineer or engineer engineer
From what I've seen, dress terribly.
Prom tux, or leather jacket. Both big hits with judges, especially in Old South jurisdictions.
Prince of wales is an awesome design
I am a woman and I love long black blazers covering the bottom paired with black trousers (either loose line or on more casual events, even skinny). The shirt I wear is usually white. I adopted this look from my first workplace where black suit with white shirt was the official attire of management. I continue wearing it for sentimental reasons and also I work abroad so basically noone can really know I keep wearing my first workplace's uniform.
However as I advance in my career (it's been 5 years I wear this) I wonder whether I should move to something else. Unfortunately I can't find many options as a woman and I dislike dark grey. I have seen some women wearing sky blue but I'd rather invest in a permanent choice and not the workplace's fashion.. Any recommendations for women?
The world is becoming more and more casual. Go to central london, the lawyers don't even wear ties half the time and you will stand out completely if you wear a waistcoat, pocket square or a double breasted suit.
Yeti Sad!
Yep. My dad used to work in a London law firm and would never wear a tie or a suit jacket unless he had a meeting. He was a partner, too
Very unprofessional, yet I supposed these firms don't want to pay the people at the bottum enough after taxes to be properly dressed, then ofcouirse adjust the pay upwards for everyone else! Especially with competition to keep hourly rates down...
You need to wear proper suit in baker and mckenzie though.
The bigger corporate firms (where internal policies are dictated by the same ‘progressive’ thinking HR types you find in any major corporation) are probably less strict than the more “old school” firms still run by the Partners. I heard a story of a junior lawyer who wore brown shoes to work one day at a very conservative firm and was thereafter referred to as “brown shoe boy”.
I see loads of people in decent suits but then I look down and they are wearing utterly horrific shoes - either dreadfully designed (think "fashion" shoes), or in desperate need of cleaning, or both!
For work I have 3 pairs of black leather shoes: one classic Oxford, one Oxford with brogueing on the cap, and one loafer style - I'm not a lawyer though so it's alright ;) Next pair will definitely be a monkstrap or double monkstrap in oxblood.