‘More like Annabel’s’: London law firm seeks to redress dress code

Vardags advises staff to be wildly fabulous and express yourselves to the full' with their office attire

• Law has lagged behind trends towards casual dressing for too long

An electric blue sequined jacket and gold leather trousers topped with a funky pink hairdo might be a fashion connoisseur's outfit of choice for a glitzy night on the town. At the legal firm Vardags, however, it is seen as appropriate office attire.

The divorce and family law firm suggested to its 120 staff they could shun the cuff links and business suits associated with bankers and estate agents" and wear these items instead.