Cool Modest Clothing for a Hot Yom Tov

As I sat in Shul on Rosh Hashana, my eyes surveyed the women’s section to see what everyone was wearing.  What a disappointment!  I needed inspiration for my new Fall lineup but nearly everyone was still wearing their Summer clothes!  

I know that Summer lasts longer in Florida, Texas, California, etc., but this year the Jewish Holiday Season came so early it was still Summer up North!. 

Back when I lived in New York, I remember there were times when a Fall or Winter suit wasn't even warm enough for Succoth and Simchat Torah.  At night we sat in the Succah with coats on, and with our fan heaters blowing hot air on our ankles. 

Rosh Hashana was the time for ladies to show off their new Fall and Winter wardrobes. Labor Day was over and done, white no longer permitted, time for the warmer, darker tones to come out. 

I soooo wanted to see all the new Fall dresses and hats in preview and, alas, most ladies at shul were unwilling to compromise comfort for the "post Labor Day” seasonal wardrobe change. 

(To be honest, I wore a cream colored Fall suit the first day but switched back to my Summer clothes by the second.) 

Just as I was thinking about switching all of my merchandise to Fall/Winter I realized that maybe it is still too early.  After all, lightweight dresses and separates that are also tznius are not so easy to come by.  I guess we can’t just go by the calendar because women seem to be taking advantage of the hot weather and the fantastic sales to get something “new”.  

This trend can be seen across the board in many stores.  Some Fall items are in, but there are some great deals to be had on Summer clothing that is still in abundance. 

My suggestion is to stock up now on clearance items that you can wear now, and then layer when the weather gets a little cooler, and you will still enjoy as soon as the weather warms up again in early Spring. 

What was that again about global warming?  What did you wear for Yom Tov?  What will you wear, in white, for Yom Kippur?  What will you be wearing for Succoth? 

How will you stay comfortable, yet modestly clad, while sitting in your succah this Yom Tov? 

Check out our clearance and pick up some great items at below wholesale prices.  Oh, and look at some of the new Fall/Winter items I've started to showcase for those of you who can’t wait for things to cool off a bit.