By Robert Chapski

Bill Haltom wrote an interesting article for the Tennessee Bar Journal, advocating for the death of "casual day(s)" at work. 

Particularly for young lawyers or law students/law clerks/summer associates, this article should be given more than a passing glance.  The question of whether lawyers should wear suits to work every day is debatable.  However, whatever women and men wear to work as attorneys or prospective attorneys does matter and does make an impression on prospective employers, co-workers and clients. 

Maybe when you're calling the shots and reeling in the big fish can you forego all social conventions and wear sandals and shorts to work.  Until then though, your wardrobe selection is worth some careful consideration.  In a profession largely about personal relationships, the little things count.