Shabbos Outfit Suggestions?

Atali

Tue, Jul 06 2010, 9:20 pm

Hi everyone,

Up until now I have typically worn suits on shabbos, but it is just getting to hot to wear them so I would like some new ideas of what to wear for those who know more about this type of thing than I do.

Here are my criteria:

1. Must be very tznius (Rabbi Falk criteria)
2. Should look quite nice
3. Should be cool for summer (relatively speaking)
4. Should not be all black. Some black is okay, but all black is too depressing.

Any thoughts?

Maya

Tue, Jul 06 2010, 9:24 pm

What about dresses, or sleeveless dresses with a t-shirt or shirt underneath? Or a thin cardigan.

If it's really hot, the best would be if you can find dressy skirt and shirt ensembles.

chocolate moose

Tue, Jul 06 2010, 9:27 pm

I also used to wear summer suits but find a skirt and blouse a better alternative; a thin cotton dressy blouse looks quite nice with a shell underneath (see my previous posts about the B@@b blocker that I have bought in several colors).

Look at Syms, Dress Barn, etc.

Atali

Tue, Jul 06 2010, 9:27 pm

Can you find pictures of the different things that you are referring to? What type of dresses?

yummymummy

Tue, Jul 06 2010, 10:02 pm

What are Rabbi Falk's criteria? I'd like to offer suggestions but I'm not familiar with these requirements.

Atali

Tue, Jul 06 2010, 10:10 pm

yummymummy wrote:

What are Rabbi Falk's criteria? I'd like to offer suggestions but I'm not familiar with these requirements.

Not too tight, high neckline (preferably with a collar of some type or more than one layer), not red, covers knees well when sitting, etc.

yummymummy

Tue, Jul 06 2010, 10:19 pm

How about a sheath dress with a cardigan? Something like this (but not in red and not $1,300 Wink

)

http://snipurl.com/sheathdresswithcardigan

QUEENY

Tue, Jul 06 2010, 10:25 pm

How about a cotton skirt with a shell and a sleeveless roomy top over it. You can get one that has stones or designs on it.

MiamiMommy

Tue, Jul 06 2010, 10:36 pm

I love really pretty blouses with straight skirts. Like this, but w/o the jacket:
http://www.bergdorfgoodman.com.....25042

yummymummy

Tue, Jul 06 2010, 10:46 pm

floral dresse are also great for the summer, either alone or with a t-shirt or cardigan

http://snipurl.com/floraldressandcardigan

http://snipurl.com/plainfloraldress

(I'm having a terrible time finding tznius (or close to it) examples on-line, which is probably why my personal shopper prefers brick and mortar stores)

Tova

Tue, Jul 06 2010, 11:06 pm

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http://www.riccifashions.com/S......html

I love this and ordered it (they advertise on this site). 15% off until midnight today.

ganizzy

Tue, Jul 06 2010, 11:46 pm

Tova wrote:

but what happens if it doesnt fit right or u dont like it - ur paying shipping there and back.

Tova

Wed, Jul 07 2010, 12:05 am

Yup, chance I take for the literally once every two years that I order clothes for MYSELF online.

busydev

Wed, Jul 07 2010, 12:13 pm

I like sweater sets- they have thinner cooler ones. or just a nice cooler top with a nice skirt...

ill see if I can find any examples...

Atali

Wed, Jul 07 2010, 12:26 pm

Thanks for the suggestions. Keep them coming

(The floral dresses are a bit too bright for me though)

Barbara

Wed, Jul 07 2010, 12:57 pm

Keeping this to the lower-end side ...

Target has some very cute 3/4 sleeve cardigans, Pair them with a tee shirt or shell and a simple skirt, or over a sheath dress, and you're set:

http://www.target.com/b/ref=br.....ze=30

You could even put it over something like this:

http://www.target.com/Merona-C.....d-bin

Sure, the back is low, but it will be covered with the cardigan.

Kohls also has some very cute dresses this year.

Good luck.

OheivYisrael

Wed, Jul 07 2010, 1:14 pm

I prefer the dressy cardigans and light skirts also, especially linen skirts. Also look for light jackets (thin material, no lining).

frumluv

Wed, Jul 07 2010, 1:18 pm

Barbara wrote:

I'm trying to find some outfit ideas also. Thanks for Target cardi suggestion

NativeMom

Wed, Jul 07 2010, 1:25 pm

What about a maxi dress with a nice long sleeve shell underneath?