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Was the lesson taught by the Gemara [Yoma 47a] which relates that Kimchis had 7 sons who became High Priests because she was so modest that “the beams of her house never saw the hairs of her head” (She would always keep her hair covered even in the privacy of her own home) lost?
Does the average woman keep her hair covered all the time (meaning while sleeping, showering, etc.?) No. I’d be willing to bet that over 99% of the women in Klal Yisroel today don’t hold to such a standard. So Kimchis’s example is not relevant for most of us.
That being said, it is still clearly permitted. So answer the question — why should a woman not be allowed to purchase said clothing?
Even putting that aside, I don’t think any a frum person can rationally argue in favor of frum stores selling pure pritzus.
I can’t think of a single item of clothing that is “pure pritzus” (i.e. should not be used at any time under any circumstance). If you know of one, please elaborate.
(Shaatnez and other such considerations aside, of course).
The Wolf
