Halachic Analysis: Buying Clothes in the Three Weeks
Rabbi Levi Y. Garelik addresses the following question: Can one buy new clothing during the time between Shiva Asar Betamuz and Rosh Chodesh Menachem Av?
Answer:
- One is allowed to buy casual weekday clothing (underwear, shirts, skirts, pants, socks, shoes etc.), but not Shabbos or fancy or expensive clothing.
- However, if there is a sale and you can save a substantial amount of money or it is bought for a Simcha that is taking place right after the “nine days” then you may buy it (and you wear it after the “nine days”).
- If one bought a (custom made) garment and he/she measured it before Shiva Asar Betamuz and it became ready afterwards (before Rosh Chodesh), it is allowed to be worn during this time.
For more on this subject and hundreds of FAQ’s in Halocho, Darchei Hachasidim and video classes on Sichos can be found on Rabbi Garelik’s website Sichosonline.org.
