What to Wear to Jury Duty So You Don't Get Kicked Out of Court

Courts, like many other government establishments, have a certain dress code. Unless you work in the building, though, you likely won't have to follow the exact wardrobe protocol (think pencil skirts and buttoned-up blouses) even if you get summoned for jury duty. There are certain items, however, that make sense not to wear. According to the California court system, sworn-in jurors can't wear shorts, tank tops, clothes that expose the midriff, beachwear, sandals, or clothing with inappropriate graphics, logos, or wordings.

This all sounds like a good idea, as modesty is always key in court. Depending on where you live, you can find out what exact items are prohibited, but when in doubt, the general "business casual" rule works everywhere. (I've personally worn jeans and sneakers to jury duty in NYC and no one batted an eye.) Think of it this way: if you wouldn't wear it to the outfit in front of your boss, you probably won't want to wear it in front of a judge. Scroll on for some jury-duty friendly clothes — they happen to be office appropriate too.