Blog 11

"Put your best foot forward". This saying has been around for many of years but in todays day and age the follow up question on every ones mind is "What is that foot wearing?" Louboutin, Jimmy Choo, Yves Saint Laurent, or Lavin, all designers that literally allow you to put your best foot forward. In a lucrative position such as being a lawyer in the courtroom, perception is everything. You are constantly being observed by the jurors, the judge, and even other attorneys, so being at your best is imperative. This being said, women in a male dominated field such as being a lawyer in the court room have to set a standard that will make them be noticed and taken seriously. But cant you do that in Calvin Klein? In my research I want to unveil the sexist standard that is put on women in terms of their appearance in the courtroom. By interviewing female law students and using "Beyond a reasonable doubt: One size does not fit all when it comes to court room attire for women"  by Maureen A Howard  I hope to show that there is an unrealistic expectation of how a woman has to dress in order to be perceived as confident and taken seriously in all aspects when in a court room.