text: what kind of attire is appropriate for small claims court? i was thinking no jeans.  do ladies have to wear closed-toed dress shoes? sorry to copy paste, but i'm lazy today.. the following is from the website below (this would also apply to small claims court). (i would say wear close-toed dress shoes and avoid spike heels) _______________________________________ how to dress for court  general  dress like a professional.  dress conservatively and, when appropriate, wear good quality clothing.  if you have a choice, always dress as well as the other people who may appear in court.  avoid wearing loud colors.  remember that the "good guys" never wear black.  always be neat and clean.  avoid putting anything on your hair that makes it shine or appear greasy.  avoid wearing tinted or dark colored glasses in the courtroom.  people will not believe you if they cannot see your eyes.  wear only functional jewelry (e.g., wedding ring and wrist watch).  large bracelets, rings, cufflinks, tie tacks and earrings are distracting to the jury.  avoid wearing items that may identify a personal association or belief. political buttons, club pins, college rings, religious jewelry may trigger some prejudices against you in the mind of a juror.  dress to fit the expectations of your audience; jurors expect you to look like a professional.  remember that even a small flaw in your appearance will be noticed by someone on the jury and it may hurt your credibility.