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==Getting | ==Getting Dressed== | ||
# | # It is important to maintain a level of modesty at all times even at night. <Ref>Mishna Brurah 2:1 writes that a standard of modesty is needed at all times since Hashem’s presence fills the entire world always. </ref> Therefore, one should not reveal areas that are usually covered even when getting dressed, unless it is necessary. <ref> S”A 2:1 writes that one should get dressed while under the blanket and not get up and then get dressed. Mishna Brurah 2:1 writes that this idea applies in general that one should not reveal the areas usually covered unless it is necessary. Iggerot Moshe YD 3:47:3 says that if this would cause a person discomfort they would not need to do this. </ref> | ||
# One should cover | # One should cover one's head before getting dressed because the head is the most important part of the body and we want to show it the appropriate amount of respect. <ref> Ben Ish Chai Vayishlach Halacha 17 </ref> | ||
# A talmid chacham should make sure that his clothes are in accordance with his importance and | # A talmid chacham should make sure that his clothes are in accordance with his importance and to be neat and clean and make sure his clothing is not torn or stained. <ref> Rambam Hilchot Deiot 5:9 </ref> | ||
# One should be careful not to put on two articles of clothing at once. <ref> Kaf Hachayim 2:6 quoting the Arizal because this can | # One should be careful not to put on two articles of clothing at once. <ref> Kaf Hachayim 2:6 quoting the Arizal because this can cause one to forget one's Torah. </ref> | ||
# One should not wear | # One should not wear one's clothing inside-out, as this can also cause one to forget one's Torah. <ref> Shulchan Aruch 2:3 </ref> | ||
==Shoes== | ==Shoes== | ||
# One should put | # One should put on one's right shoe before one's left shoe <ref> Shulchan Aruch 2:4 </ref> However, one should tie the left shoelaces before the right ones. <ref> Halacha Berura 2:6 </ref> # Women should also tie the left shoe first. <ref> Laws of Daily Living by Rav Simcha Bunim Cohen page 52 </ref> | ||
# One should remove | # One should remove one's left shoe before one's right shoe. <ref> Shulchan Aruch 2:5. </ref> | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== |