During the period of mourning, one is not permitted to get new clothing (although some limit that to *good* clothing, the kind worn on Shabbos or for celebrations.) However, sometimes it's necessary.
An example - not only is 
jonbaker doing extremely well on Weight Watchers (so proud of him!), but he was in desperate need of a new suit before his father passed. His current one is very, very worn. We just didn't have time to get him one. So, is he stuck?
There's a solution - have someone else wear the clothing - really wear it, not just try it on - first. Then it's no longer new. Jonathan's a big guy, and probably always will be despite the weight loss, but we do have a close friend who is, if not equally large, at least not small.
He's contemplating the phone call he'd need to make. "Hey, Stuart! I want your body!"
(Note - I was drinking coffee when he told me this. Barely averted disaster.)
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ginamariewade :: (no subject) [+1] tigerbright :: (no subject) [+3]
December 2010
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Clothing
Yes, Goodwill would count, but it's hard enough to find new clothing in my size, used clothing would be next to impossible. I do a lot with JCPenney online big-men's ordering. Snicker, you should put up a "do not drink while reading this", I almost spat my orange juice. My grandparents died within 8 months of each other and my father, uncle and aunt were in aveilut for 20 months. My poor cousin had so much "ill fitting" clothes bought for her over those 2 years because my cousin was still in elementary school and her mother was, well, an adult. Hm. Pity he's not as tall as Jacob; if he's lost that much weight then the 38-waist suits would otherwise fit (or be too large). |
