| ATTORNEY STYLE MISTAKES | | | | vertical or horizontal pattern with a pinstripe or chalk |
| Image consultant services can help attorneys avoid | | | | stripe suit if the lines on the suit are visible from six |
| the top three style mistakes they make. The first | | | | feet away. This kind of pattern will clash. It is helpful |
| style mistake is wearing the wrong type of suit. The | | | | to look in a mirror before deciding on the tie. Stand |
| second mistake is wearing the wrong tie. The third | | | | back from the mirror at least four feet. |
| mistake is wearing the wrong shoes. Fixing these | | | | Finally, when dealing with judges from ivy league |
| mistakes can enhance an attorney's image and foster | | | | schools the wearing of a rep or paisley tie is a |
| better client and colleague rapport. | | | | mistake. There are patterns that will give you much |
| IMAGE MISTAKE NUMBER ONE | | | | better success, such as the polka dot and the solid. |
| The first style mistake attorneys make is wearing | | | | IMAGE MISTAKE NUMBER THREE |
| the wrong type of suit. Men should realize that a suit | | | | The third image mistake attorneys make is wearing |
| bought in a good store is almost always going to be | | | | the wrong shoes. Male attorneys should wear cap or |
| well designed. Stores that are fashion boutiques, | | | | wingtip shoes. No other style is going to work as well |
| however, will generally have fashion suits which are | | | | in a professional environment, such as an office or a |
| not going to test as well in relating to clients and | | | | deposition setting. The shoe should ideally have a |
| judges. | | | | small last. It should also be well-made, which will pay |
| Women often wear the striking types of suits that | | | | off in the long run because it will be wearable for |
| Hillary Clinton wears, that is, suits with big patterns | | | | many years. |
| and made with bright colors. This is more appropriate | | | | Female attorneys should not wear open-heel or |
| for a political candidate than a female attorney. | | | | open-toe shoes. The ideal shoe for female attorneys |
| To find examples of the correct suits, male and | | | | is a black, brown, or navy pump with a low heel. |
| female attorneys should look at online catalogs from | | | | Their biggest mistake is wearing shoes that match |
| good stores. These include Brooks Brothers and J. | | | | their outfit, which includes light beige or red shoes. |
| Press, among others. The bottom line is to be | | | | The shoes of a female attorney should always be |
| conservative in both cut and color. | | | | dark. Keep in mind that dark shoes can coordinate |
| IMAGE MISTAKE NUMBER TWO | | | | with any outfit, even a light one. |
| Mistake number two is wearing the wrong tie. This | | | | ATTORNEY MISTAKES CORRECTED |
| applies to male attorneys only. The tie has rightly | | | | The style mistakes attorneys make are significant |
| been called the most important tool of your | | | | because they will cause problems with clients, |
| wardrobe. The wrong tie is one that is too noisy or | | | | colleagues, and judges. Correcting these mistakes is |
| that has a frivolous picture or print. Such ties are not | | | | worth the trouble it takes. When in doubt, talking |
| appropriate for client conferences or courtroom | | | | with an image consultant who specializes in attorney |
| appearances. | | | | attire is an investment that will pay rich dividends. |
| It is also considered incorrect to wear a tie with a big | | | | |