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Post by freecharlie on Sept 12, 2024 23:22:32 GMT
I have court tomorrow for the contempt hearing. Are open toed shoes okay?
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Post by Tearisci on Sept 12, 2024 23:23:21 GMT
I think so if they are somewhat dressy.
Edited to add - good luck!
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pantsonfire
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Post by pantsonfire on Sept 12, 2024 23:23:51 GMT
I would keep conservative and go with closed toe shoes. In a casual office, yes. But in court? I lean very conservative.
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Post by pantsonfire on Sept 12, 2024 23:24:27 GMT
Hopefully peas that work for the court system will chime in for you.
Good luck!! 🤞🏻🍀
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Post by revirdsuba99 on Sept 12, 2024 23:26:05 GMT
I would not. But would not be awful if they finished the overall business look.. I might choose a low height first.
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Post by chaosisapony on Sept 12, 2024 23:26:24 GMT
I can't imagine the court caring about your footwear but what do I know. Good luck with the case!
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Post by mom on Sept 13, 2024 0:34:19 GMT
I say no. Boots, loafers, closed toe dressier shoes would be good. No to athletic shoes also. It’s much better to be over dressed than too relaxed.
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Post by bc2ca on Sept 13, 2024 1:05:48 GMT
I live in sandals and always wear closed toe shoes for court. My court unofficial uniform is black pants, solid neutral top and a blazer or cardigan.
I often drive to court in sandals, change into shoes when I arrive and out of them as soon as I get back to the car after because my toes like to be free.
Good luck tomorrow.
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Post by don on Sept 13, 2024 1:21:02 GMT
IMHO. Judges may say nothing, but this is their court, and they like respect in THEIR COURT. Your demmeanor and appearance may be judged, and may factor in the final disposition. Dress up.
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Post by KiwiJo on Sept 13, 2024 2:51:47 GMT
Goodness, I can’t imagine anywhere at all objecting to open-toed shoes. Other than somewhere where safety shoes are a requirement of course. Do some places really object to open-toed??
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Post by Lexica on Sept 13, 2024 4:18:39 GMT
I would wear closed toe to be on the safe side. Judges can be strange about anything happening in their courtroom that they feel is less than respectful. I know of a judge who threw the court reporter out of his courtroom for wearing what he called sandals. His regular reporter was on maternity leave and this was a temp that he threw out! Another judge made someone in the audience spit their gum out.
When I was in court reporting school, before taking the state exam, we were required to get a certain number of apprentice hours sitting with a working reporter in a courthouse. The teachers would tell us some of these stories and urged us to be very professionally dressed and act respectful at all times.
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Post by snyder on Sept 13, 2024 4:40:57 GMT
Oh my. In this day and age, with so many pooer people, I don't think one judges on open toe or not. I see a lot of jeans and wrinkled shirts and tennis shoes.
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Post by lainey on Sept 13, 2024 8:53:27 GMT
Are toes considered disrespectful?
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Post by gar on Sept 13, 2024 9:51:41 GMT
I'd never thought of open toe shoes as less than smart or whatever
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Post by Why on Sept 13, 2024 10:12:01 GMT
It seems strange to me but this is what I found with a search.....
… No, open-toe shoes are generally not appropriate for court. Open-toe shoes, such as sandals and high-heeled stilettos, can give the impression that you don't take the proceedings seriously. Instead, you should wear closed-toe shoes like pumps, loafers, or dress flats. These options are professional-looking and comfortable enough for potentially long court sessions
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Dressing for Success in Court: What NOT to Wear Casual Streetwear: Casual streetwear, open-toe shoes, flip-flops, bare legs, and sagging pants can give the impression that you don't take the proceedings seriously. Dressing conservatively for a more polished look can convey respect for the court.
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Post by don on Sept 13, 2024 11:30:45 GMT
Let's not confuse sandals and flip flops with open toed shoes.
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