Hawaiian Shirts In Court? Small Firm Dress Codes

If establishing or joining a small law firm, consider the pros and cons of establishing a dress code. The flexibility of a small firm can make it tempting to forego formalwear altogether, but FindLaw suggests you first consider the clientele. Silicon Valley startups may favor hoodies and jeans, but a Fortune 500 company is unlikely to see the upside of casual wear. Second, in any case, best keep a change of clothes at the office or in the car. If a court appearance is called for, the judge is unlikely to take kindly to flip-flops.