# Being Jailed for Tactless Fashion "Adorable Outfit" Gets Woman Arrested By Going Like Sixty | Published 2008-09-09 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fashion-facist-woman-jailed-because-of-adorable-outfit References: [wtvq](http://www.wtvq.com/news/1-latest/1393-who-likes-short-shorts-not-the-judge.html) “It was an [adorable little outfit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-we-take),” Kirstie Arnold told a reporter. She was describing the outfit that a Kentucky judge called “hot pants” and said was inappropriate for the courtroom. Warned twice before to dress with more “tact” and even fined, Arnold showed up for a hearing in her “adorable” little outfit. The judge was a she, by the way, Janet Booth. This video just cries out for parody. **Implications** - The [image of professionalism](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-corporate-edit) is an important one for any business. A businesses appearance and [brand message](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/people-will-talk) can make or break the success of that company within any industry. Industries that focus heavily on providing services and products in a traditionally professional way are more likely to instant give off a desirable impression to consumers and the media. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Professional Dress:** Incorporate dress codes and fashion guidelines, especially in traditionally professional industries, to ensure employees are projecting a desirable image. - **Fashion and the Law:** Combine the legal industry with trends in fashion, potentially through offering legal advice to models and fashion designers. - **Personal Expression:** Exploit the notion of personal freedom, particularly in settings where it is restricted, as a disruptive innovation opportunity for fashion and retail companies. ### Who This Affects Most - **Legal Services:** Emphasize the importance of professionalism and appearance within the field of law, encouraging lawyers and judges to maintain a strict dress code. - **Fashion:** Combine legal regulations and standards with the fashion industry, potentially producing garments for legal professionals. - **Retail:** Appeal to consumers' desire for personal expression in sectors where dress codes are typically rigid, offering unconventional clothing options that challenge traditional expectations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Executive Workwear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/12th-tribe-x-corporate-natalie.md) - [Eco-Friendly Professional Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dana-bandi.md) - [Viral Criminal Merchandise](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i-can-fix-him.md) - [Snackable Fashion Statements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snackable-fashion.md) - [Office-Themed Lingerie Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-desking.md) - [Hilarious Judicial Beauty Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/judge-beauty-1.md) - [Curated Workwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petal-and-pups.md) - [Unapologetic Lingerie Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mariemurs-judge-me-guilty.md) - [Identity-Exploring Clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-we-take.md)