Hey guys, I'm a long time reader of Dappered and the threads forum here. I normally post under another name but would rather not have this one in particular associated with my common user names. I know we have a lot of people here who are either practicing or going to school for law, so I thought you could be of help.
I've found myself in a situation where I will possibly be a defendant in a criminal case. This isn't something normal for me, I've never set foot in a court room before. The charge could possibly be a fairly serious one and could lead to a trial. As I understand, I may have to appear before a judge in other regards to the case even before that. I want to present myself as best as possible.
My price limit is around $700, I know... higher than what is normally dealt with here. I am thinking that it should probably either be a navy blue or charcoal suit, no pin stripes. This being a serious matter I don't want anything too fashion forward, but I would like something that fits well and can be used beyond this. I'm hoping you guys can help me out. I haven't owned a suit in a long time and recently lost weight, which was one of the reasons I've been holding off on picking one up.
I'm 5' 8'' and weigh about 155. Waist is around a 33/34 (Hoping to lose a little more). My shoulders are a little soft/rounded, so a bit of shoulder padding usually helps, but nothing crazy. My only non-thrift store blazer in a Ben Sherman kings fit, which is a 38S and fit great with no alterations.
Here are some of the suits I've considered:
J. Crew Ludlow two-button suit jacket with double-vented back in wool herringbone $590.00
http://www.jcrew.com/mens_category/suiting/italianwoolsuiting/PRDOVR~18613/18613.jsp
Suit Supply Sienna (Maybe too blue) $639.00
http://www.suitsupply.com/shop/1.P3095/Suit
Brooks Brothers Madison Saxxon™ Plaid 1818 Suit $658.00
http://www.brooksbrothers.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Merchant_Id=1&Section_Id= 372&Product_Id=1547247&Parent_Id=305&default_color =BROWN&sort_by=§ioncolor=§ionsize=38%20Sho rt
I have tried IndoChino once and was not happy with the results. I will also need to use this suit at an up coming wedding, but my legal matters are precedent.
I've tried googling appropriate court attire but haven't had anything as informative as a Dappered-esque post. Most people seem to agree that sunday best or what you would wear to a job interview is appropriate. I assume that it would be proper to wear a white or light blue dress shirt with the suit. My favorite tie is a solid navy, knit silk tie. Would it be more appropriate to wear a plain or rep tie for court? Would you wear a pocket square or is that too flashy? My intent is to show that I am taking this matter very seriously (which I am) but not a snob or show off.
Thanks guys, I appreciate all the advice this site & the Threads forum have to offer. It is the first website I check in the morning with my coffee.
- Felix
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