The professional dress code has undergone significant changes
since the onset of the global pandemic. Even before many
professionals began working remotely, work attire had relaxed, at
times inappropriately so. Now Zoom and other platforms have
replaced much of the in-person meetings, becoming the norm for
workers across many industries.
With the shift from in-person to online, some professionals have
failed to remember or be concerned that they are still
participating in work events evidenced by their inappropriate
attire and appearance.
Read the Virtual Room
Although you may not be in the same room with those you interact
with, professional standards still apply. As always, you should
take cues from the situation and context. A judge will likely
appear in a virtual hearing wearing a judicial robe or a suit (the "dress" of Judges has a storied
past). Similarly, attorneys should dress as they would if they
were going to the courthouse. A coat, jacket, or other
