[The Great Garbanzo]

Been to the proceeding 4x over past 7 months. First time since early spring.

Temps will be in the 90's with oppressive humidity. Assuming ac not too effective inside.

I will be grilled by three litigators

So...navy suit or black & white Glen Plaid, (Southwick)?? The Southwick is silk and wool..lovely and comfortable in heat. Prince Charles understated pattern.

I typically wear itwith a black or red tie.

Too informal for Court???

 

[vonSuess]

I'd go with comfort for the heat. You'll still be dressed more formally than most I see in Court these days...

 

[zzdocxx]

Sorry I think I missed the prequel to this. Are you an expert witness?

 

[Flanderian]

I'm sure member vonSuess is correct.

But I'd still do the navy. It means you're sincere and trustworthy. A glen check irrespective of how discreet that pattern is still more of a roll of the dice.

Or at least that was true when I was still doing business. Currently, I suspect a reasonably clean T-shirt would suffice.

Edit: If it was just a deposition in an attorney's office, I've found the proceeding less formal. I think whoever you're testifying for will appreciate it, and you should make a positive impression on the judge and/or jury.

 

[Flanderian]

Sorry I think I missed the prequel to this. Are you an expert witness?

I once ghosted a book researching and explaining a particular aspect of a market for a couple other, more established, consultants to put their names on. One of these was a fellow I had worked with, off and on, for many years in an earlier career. They were both very pleased with the product which they sold on a subscription basis for $3,000. When I asked how the sales went he said the topic they had assigned didn't have as much pull in the marketplace as they expected.

But he said he made boat loads testifying as an expert witness because of it! 🤣

 

[The Great Garbanzo]

Sorry I think I missed the prequel to this. Are you an expert witness?

No I am a court appointed Receiver on a large, contentious battle over some industrial property in Erie County.

It's a Surrogate case, no jury but the defendants have challenged my decisions and the Judge wants to hear arguments in court.

As much as I love the GP, I'll stick w.the blue.

Thanks for humoring me.

 

[StephenRG]

Go all in Lamar Pimental from "the Big Easy"

 

[rs525]

Assuming it's a plain weave wool, go with the Navy suit.

 

[lightbeard]

Malloy's Dress for Success has an entire section on how to dress for court (ISBN 0446385522). It has served me well in my divorce proceedings. I would actually recommend the Southwick pattern over Navy. Solid dark colors indicate authority & not necessarily innocence. You want to dress kind of 'dorky' if you will and in a way where you don't intimidate other males in the courtroom.

 

[The Great Garbanzo]

. You want to dress kind of 'dorky' if you will and in a way where you don't intimidate other males in the courtroom.

I was direct examined and then 4 litigators had a shot at cross. While looking dorky comes naturally to me this was a very contentious hearing.

My 35 years experience and an overzealous, rude and off topic initial cross were helpful but I am glad I came dressed impeccably.

But horrors!!!!! As I sat in the courthouse I noticed one sleeve button missing. Luckily I was able to camouflage the gaffe and was able to keep all under control until I returned to my car.....whereupon I proceeded to rend my hair from my scalp.

 

[peterc]

Wear the suit. HANDS DOWN.