I donned a pantsuit for my interview when a group of senior partners in a prestigious law firm expressed their relief that I wasn’t wearing a wedding ring, implying that I wouldn’t “waste their investment” by becoming a mother.
I wore a pantsuit when a seasoned judge, with a seemingly endless list of successful male law clerks, remarked that his only female clerk was “adorable, just like me.”
I chose a pantsuit for the Virginia bar exam, despite the dress code suggesting a skirt was preferable.
I wore a pantsuit in court when a client announced he wanted to dismiss me because I was a woman, claiming I was too emotional to defend him against charges related to his wife’s attempted honor killing.
Every day I wore a pantsuit while working for the federal government, earning 20% less than my male colleagues who had lesser qualifications.
I wore a pantsuit when a high-ranking official from the Bush administration suggested I could have simply married well and avoided the need to be present in the workplace.
I donned a pantsuit when my supervisor informed me that he had never faced child care dilemmas since his wife wisely chose to stay home.
I wore a pantsuit every time I was mistaken for the court reporter, the secretary, or even a social worker.
I wore a pantsuit whenever I was asked to grab coffee for the team during depositions or settlement discussions.
And now, I’m heading to the library with my husband and two daughters to cast our vote for a woman who has faced similar challenges, all while sporting her own pantsuit. We are excited to support her at the polls.
Regardless of my attire, we are #pantsuitmovement and #imwithher.
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In summary, my experiences in a pantsuit reflect the challenges faced by women in the professional world. From navigating biases to asserting our presence, each moment has contributed to a broader movement. As I support a woman who understands these struggles, I embrace the unity of #pantsuitmovement, ready to make our voices heard.