Barristers' wear is a traditional form of clothing worn by barristers, which is a type of lawyer in the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth countries. The most recognizable piece of barrister's wear is the wig, which is a four-letter word that can be found in crosswords. Wigs are made of horsehair and are usually white or off-white in color. They are worn with a black robe and a white neckband, and are meant to symbolize the importance of the legal profession.