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Originally Posted by Praxeas
I went to the site and it says how to act and dress....at Jewish festive occasions, not necessarily all the time
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I pulled that website because it was the first one I located. There are other sites that say the same thing for every day life.
And Bratti explained that she meant dresses v. pants is a "moot" point during Biblical era if we are trying to find out about cross-dressing and using
Deut 22:5. I clarified that that is not what I was trying to get at. I was more looking at when the transition of robes to pants evolved for men and why they are still universally a male garment if women have always worn them too.
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Orthodox Jewish women are not permitted to wear pants. Skirts and dresses are appropriate as long as they fall below the knee. It is considered inappropriate to show knees in the company of men.
Shirts must be high collared and cleavage should not be visible. Sleeves must be at least elbow length. Many Orthodox Jewish women also shy away from bright colors, as it's believed that these colors may attract extra, unnecessary attention. However, dark patterns and jeweled tones are considered appropriate for Orthodox Jewish women, and often, one can find tops and skirts with beautiful and intricate patterns.
However, when Orthodox Jewish women are exercising or when they're not in the company of men, they may choose to wear a pair of pants underneath the skirt for extra comfort and to ensure complete coverage.
Read more at Suite101: Choosing Clothing: Guidelines for Orthodox Jewish Women | Suite101.com http://www.suite101.com/content/choo...#ixzz1WbEL3Inu
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