How a defendant dresses, while seemingly superficial, can play a crucial role in how they're perceived, and it's why so much time goes into crafting outfits that fit into a defense team’s strategy.
Examples abound of defendants who have adjusted their looks to send a certain message to a jury, including fake heiress Anna Sorokin, who changed out of her prison-issued brown uniform for a Miu Miu–designed black gown, and Elizabeth Holmes, who traded in her signature black turtlenecks for a light gray pantsuit and blue button-down shirt.
