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Is black suit an acceptable business attire?
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Where I'm from lawyers tend to wear black suits. With white shirts. No pocket square. Sort of a half-step below black-tie. Works in the courtroom.Originally Posted by Brucky
I think it harkens back to the fact that barristers in England wear black gowns. Judges in the US wear black gowns. In some parts of the world lawyers are required to wear black suits.
So I think it's a fact that not only Johnny Cash but also attorneys can wear--and in some cases MUST wear--black suits while on the job.
Must? Are you an entertainment lawyer in Century City?
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Where I'm from lawyers tend to wear black suits. With white shirts. No pocket square. Sort of a half-step below black-tie. Works in the courtroom.Originally Posted by Brucky
I think it harkens back to the fact that barristers in England wear black gowns. Judges in the US wear black gowns. In some parts of the world lawyers are required to wear black suits.
So I think it's a fact that not only Johnny Cash but also attorneys can wear--and in some cases MUST wear--black suits while on the job.
No. Very no.
Pay close attention.
Official ABA Approved Attorney Dress Code
- Personal injury attorney - DB blue chalkstripe
- Private criminal defense - Navy pinstripe
- District Attorney - Charcoal or Navy solid
- Public Defender - Brown suit that's dated at by least 15 years. Bonus if elbows are worn out or missing buttons.
- V10 Peer firm partner- Rubinacci bespoke
- TTT Firm Partner - Whatever's on sale at Brook Brothers
- US Solicitor General - Morning Dress
- Unwitting First Years at V10 firms - Armani, thinking it makes them cooler than all the proles who aren't in the NY market
- Other new attorneys - C.B.D.
Black - it's not ABA approved!
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And who are you talking about following England when your signature condemmed us for referring to braces as "braces" because we kicked the english out in 1776?
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Where I'm from lawyers tend to wear black suits. With white shirts. No pocket square. Sort of a half-step below black-tie. Works in the courtroom.Originally Posted by Brucky
I think it harkens back to the fact that barristers in England wear black gowns. Judges in the US wear black gowns. In some parts of the world lawyers are required to wear black suits.
So I think it's a fact that not only Johnny Cash but also attorneys can wear--and in some cases MUST wear--black suits while on the job.
And Southern California is also the fashion capital of the world.
Paris. Milano. SoCal.
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Edit:Originally Posted by luftvier
And who are you talking about following England when your signature condemmed us for referring to braces as "braces" because we kicked the english out in 1776?
Incidentally, the same reason I always say "tuxedo."
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Honestly, I don´t understand the hate to black suits in this forum.
Zarkozy, the french republic president ALWAYS dress with boring black tie, black shoes and black shoes!
Sometimes he uses a dark blue tie or a blue shirt. And honestly, I doubt there is one oin this forum with a higuer range than him or his image consultants...
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2qCXUnKGhs...s400/00111.jpg
Zarkozy, the french republic president ALWAYS dress with boring black tie, black shoes and black shoes!
Sometimes he uses a dark blue tie or a blue shirt. And honestly, I doubt there is one oin this forum with a higuer range than him or his image consultants...
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2qCXUnKGhs...s400/00111.jpg
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I'm told that they wear a lot of black suits in Japan in a business environment.Originally Posted by blackbowtie
I all Europe too, also politicians.
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I am going to a funeral soon and I take it morning dress is what I am supposed to wear? I have everything but of course a buff linen waistcoat will not be appropriate.... anywhere I can get a black one? I don't want to stand out.
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I am going to a funeral soon and I take it morning dress is what I am supposed to wear?Originally Posted by BareSolid
Seriously? I should think unless it is a state funeral a sombre suit and tie, or a black tie if if you want to be a little more funereal, would be quite sufficient in most places in the UK.
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And who are you talking about following England when your signature condemmed us for referring to braces as "braces" because we kicked the english out in 1776?Originally Posted by luftvier
fyi: we declared our independence from Britain in 1776. It was then a long, hard fought 7 years until we finally won and effectively kicked the British out (governmentally speaking) in 1783.
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fyi: we declared our independence from Britain in 1776. It was then a long, hard fought 7 years until we finally won and effectively kicked the British out (governmentally speaking) in 1783.Originally Posted by razl
Oh, I know, and I appreciate that someone else here knows US history. I was speaking directly to Brucky's (now mysteriously absent) signature staring same.
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Zarkozy, the french republic president ALWAYS dress with boring black tie, black shoes and black shoes!Originally Posted by Gran Torino
I did not think I would see the day when Sarkozy has been deemed the icon of proper menswear. Don't get me wrong, he is not the worst-dressed politician there is, but this is a very far cry from being an icon to be followed. Should we also all start wearing ridiculous heels to compensate a short stature?
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