Do's and Don'ts when appearing in Court

Do look respectable and respectful.
Do wear a sport coat and tie or business casual–accepted courtroom attire
Do wear a sport or knit shirt or blouse if you are not wearing a tie and jacket
Do wear pants, but no baggy or below-the-waist pants
Do NOT display underwear or undershirts
Do NOT wear jeans with holes
Do wear shoes, but not sneakers or flipflops
Do wear simple, discreet jewelry. A watch, ring, and simple earrings for women are acceptable
Do NOT wear earrings if you are male
Do NOT emphasize body piercings other than in the ears
Do NOT chew gum
Do NOT wear hats or sunglasses indoors
Do cover all tattoos