I once saw a Crown attorney run a preliminary in a cardigan. It was a murder prelim. People still talk about it. That and the out of towner who wore a “Gone Fishin'” tie to an aggravated assault sentencing.

As foot ware goes I defer to function over fashion. I never wear anything much beyond an athletic style shoe. Nothing with a smooth sole, even a ballet flat is safe. As a woman with a disability walking is a chalange. That I am present under my own power trumps any shoe formality issue. If it were my wedding I would switch from my black rubber soles “sensible” shoes to white and get out my bedazzled. I can’t foresee anything more inappropriate than stumbling across the floor, landing on my keister trying to impress anyone with a stupid shoe choice.

So true. I am glad to read all of these comments because I struggle with being a full time vial painter and looking as a professional at the same time. I am trying to merge my two selves. I got many ideas from reading your responses. Thanks for taking the time to share.

Men aren’t wearing cardigans to court.

Still is. If you are appearing in front of any judge over 45 (pretty much all of them), you are taking a chance with the super high heels and bare legs. Plus, it is tacky.