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<blockquote data-quote="HankMoody" data-source="post: 1217522" data-attributes="member: 9974">Court? You need to wear a tie.Client meeting with a new client? You should wear a tie. Beyond that, meh. Sports coat, khakis, and a blazer is fine. Even that isn't really necessary. You have a lot more latitude once a client has signed an engagement agreement and written you a retainer check. Once they're in, they're in. Most of my clients, who are in real estate, wear polos with paint on them. Even my doctor clients dress pretty casually. However, I generally keep a full suit, tie, white shirt, and good shoes in my office, just in case something comes up. But on average, I am usually in a polo shirt, shorts, and docksiders. When it gets cold, substitute shorts with well fitted jeans with a semi-casual dress shoe. I prefer biking to work, so suits are for court and new client meetings. My EDC is my jiu jitsu bag, with my laptop bag tucked in there. So I can ride to work, and hit the gym on the way home. Of note - I am self employed, so I am not looking to get a promotion. However, when it comes to hiring, I wouldn't hire someone who dresses like they just woke up in a suit while cuddling with their dog.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="HankMoody, post: 1217522, member: 9974"] Court? You need to wear a tie. Client meeting with a new client? You should wear a tie. Beyond that, meh. Sports coat, khakis, and a blazer is fine. Even that isn't really necessary. You have a lot more latitude once a client has signed an engagement agreement and written you a retainer check. Once they're in, they're in. Most of my clients, who are in real estate, wear polos with paint on them. Even my doctor clients dress pretty casually. However, I generally keep a full suit, tie, white shirt, and good shoes in my office, just in case something comes up. But on average, I am usually in a polo shirt, shorts, and docksiders. When it gets cold, substitute shorts with well fitted jeans with a semi-casual dress shoe. I prefer biking to work, so suits are for court and new client meetings. My EDC is my jiu jitsu bag, with my laptop bag tucked in there. So I can ride to work, and hit the gym on the way home. Of note - I am self employed, so I am not looking to get a promotion. However, when it comes to hiring, I wouldn't hire someone who dresses like they just woke up in a suit while cuddling with their dog. [/QUOTE]

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