What to Wear to Court in Maryland

- Men should come properly dressed to court in Maryland
- Dress as if you were going to a job interview
- Tucked in button-down shirt
- Slacks or dress pants
- Suit and tie of a neutral/dark color
- Keep the suit on while in court
- Dress shoes or shoes in a neutral/dark color
- Combed hair and trimmed facial hair
- Proper hygiene – shower, brushed teeth, deodorant
- Dress conservatively



- Women should come properly dressed to court in Maryland
- Dress as if you were going to a job interview
- Pantsuit or skirt suit is recommended
- Slacks or skirt and a clean blouse
- Dress shoes or flats
- Choose a shirt with sleeves if you don’t have a jacket to cover your arms
- Skirts should be long enough to cover your knees
- Wear tights if you choose to wear a shorter-length skirt
- Dress conservatively
What NOT to Wear to Court/Maryland Dress Code
- Baseball caps or hats (unless they are for a religious purpose)
- Shorts or swim trunks
- Sunglasses
- Flip-flops or sandals
- Messy or unkempt hair and facial hair
- Flashy jewelry
- Expensive watches
- Uncovered tattoos or piercings

- Work uniforms
- Tank tops, halter tops, or t-shirts with logos
- Short skirts, dresses
- Bright colors or loud prints
- Pajamas or gym clothes
- Cut-off jeans
- Fitting clothing
- Hair dyed a bright color – temporarily dye it a natural color
- Excessive perfume

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