An important part of persuasion is you as an advocate – how do you come across to others? Are you credible? Do you seem competent? Do you seem confident in your case? And of course, do you look the part? Do you look professional? Do you look good? Do you come across as confident in YOURSELF? Women face particular challenges in the courtroom with regards to dress and image because of the cacophony of conflicting messages about how women should look, dress and be that circulate in our culture. (There are conflicting messages about how men should be too,