As a law student, you will be faced with invites to attend a variety of events, from happy hour networking and conferences to cocktail formals. It may sound extreme, but what you wear to these events, and even what to wear to law school, can make a difference in the impression others make about you.
So to help you navigate through the maze of business casual and business formal, cocktails and cocktail formals, we have come up with some scenarios on how to dress to impress.
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Scenario One: Keep it Nice-Casual for Classes
Your everyday law school attire can err on the side of casual, but at the same time, needs to remain professional. While your day-to-day law school outfit may not be remembered, the impression your attire leaves will be. The trick of how to dress in law school is to dress casual, comfortable and presentable, staying clear of anything that comes across as sloppy, unclean or revealing.
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For women, jeans or chinos are a great option for the bottom half. For jeans, you want to go with a darker color and a skinny fit, to ensure the look isn’t too casual. For chinos, think a tailored fit in a neutral color – like gray, navy or black. Compliment these trousers with either a fitted t-shirt, button-up or sweater. The trick is to keep the colors toned down as you don’t want to draw too much attention in ‘flashy’ clothes. For your feet, opt for either boots or ballet slip-on flats, keeping the look stylish and comfortable.
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For men, those blazers and ties can be kept in the closet ready for a smart networking event. Instead, think chinos or dark jeans. An important thing to add here is to make sure to go for a slim fit. Too baggy and you risk looking sloppy, too tight and your choice of clothing could be deemed a bit inappropriate! Team these trousers with either a polo shirt or a knitted sweater/cardigan, again keeping that slim fit idea in mind. Lastly, finish the look with presentable shoes, like a pair of deck shoes – casual yet classy.
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Scenario Two: Have a Couple Business Casual Outfits for Happy Hours & Conferences
Business casual outfits are those you would wear for networking happy hours and conferences, and can even be considered when deciding what to wear to law school orientation. This still isn’t the time to don a full suit, it’s more like a halfway house between nice-casual and business formal – a more flexible, smart, business look. If you’re ever in doubt with this look though, it’s always worth tipping towards the smarter side.
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Our Top 3 Picks for Women:
Ladies, you want to look semi-casual but with a smart undertone. Consider a pencil skirt with a chiffon sleeveless shirt tucked in and finished off with a pair of nude pumps. You look