Wild Thing
This may come as a surprise to some people, but most mornings I dread getting dressed. I look into my closet at my suits, blazers, and sensible shoes and my stomach drops. Why must attorneys wear such dull clothes? I know I’m not the first one to experience such disdain for legal fashion. In fact, I believe it was Elle Woods in Legally Blonde who first lamented over the boring shoes and pantyhose requirement. It’s such a drag!
Last Friday I’d had enough and decided to test the limits of what I could get away with in court. I swapped out my black blazer for a leather moto jacket and plain black boots for my favorite leopard print booties. Actually, I’ve been wearing those boots to court for a couple of months now, but I felt much edgier than I had before.
Jewelry by Atomic Boheme
My work look felt revitalized, I felt revitalized. I’d shed my boring work attire for a look that was more me than the usual blazer and skirt. I’ve had that leather jacket for five years, but this was the first time I’d worn in to court. I don’t know about other counties or states, but it was passable in Kootenai County Magistrate Court.
Full disclosure: I strode into court feeling like myself, feeling like a million bucks. I advocated for my client and won my argument in court. As I packed up my computer, the bailiff came by, nodded at me, and then motion to his lapel. I looked down and there was bird sh*t all down the front of my jacket. So much for being cool.
Walking into work with a little swagger
Despite my bird sh*t faux pas, it was a good day, a good outfit. And I discovered bird sh*t comes off of a leather jacket easier than a woven blazer.