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Is it OK for the Avi-Haben to buy a new kapota for the Bris during Sefira? I’ve heard that the Avi-Haben doesn’t take a haircut during Sefira, does the same apply to new clothes?

The Avi-Haben may buy new clothing for the Bris during Sefira. Regarding a haircut, there are different opinions on the matter. The general custom is not to. טעמים…

I bought a new summer weekday dress the other day, completely forgetting that one isn’t supposed to go shopping during Sefira. May I keep the dress? If yes, must I wait until after Shavuos to wear it?

You may keep the dress. If it is a simple day to day dress, you may wear it now. If it is an expensive Shabbos dress, you should wait…

Am I allowed to cut a Sheitel during Sefirah?

One may cut a Sheitel during Sefira. טעמים ומקורות: דינו כמו בגדים ואינו בגדר תספורת. עיין מה שכתבנו בשאלה #679 לענין ט' הימים. #3904

Can a girl, who is in Shidduchim, buy and wear new clothing during Sefiras Haomer?

Yes. טעמים ומקורות: במכ״ש ממש״כ הפוסקים להתיר גילוח במקום צער - ראה פחד יצחק ערך עומר. ויש שכתבו להתיר במקום הפסד ממון. ועאכו״כ במנהג זה דקיל טפי. וכ״כ…

Nowadays when we don’t say Shehechiyanu on clothing, is it still a problem to buy clothing during Sefirah? What about jewelry, coats, shoes or accessories?

There is a Minhag* with sources in early Poskim to not buy clothing during Sefiras Haomer (except for Lag B’omer). However, in a pressing situation (i.e., where one will…

If a girl does not have enough properly Tznius clothing and is therefore dressing not Tznius, is she allowed to buy Tznius clothing during Sefirah?

Most certainly. There is NO dispensation ever for wearing non-Tznius clothing. On the other hand, not wearing new clothing during Sefirah is merely a custom and is waived where…

We are currently abroad for Pesach where things are much cheaper, and some stuff are of better quality than from where we live. So I have some questions regarding buying clothing during Sefirah:

Specific Questions: 1) Are we allowed to purchase clothing now to be worn after the Omer? 2) If current shoes aren't comfortable, can new ones be purchased and worn…

Clothing that was bought before Pesach, but was only tried on for a few minutes, can it be worn during Sefirah?

Shouldn’t be worn unless necessary. טעמים ומקורות: בכל מקום שצריך שלא יהא ניכר חידושו, באבילות, בתשעת הימים. ויש אומרים דדי בשעה אחת. ואף ששם מדובר בלבישת בגדים מכובסים,…