Prohibition of Cross-Dressing for Men and Women Alike
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Question
Hello, is it forbidden only for a man to wear a woman's garment, or is it also forbidden for a woman to wear men's clothing?
Answer
Hello,
The prohibition of 'not wearing' applies both to a man wearing a woman's garment and to a woman wearing men's clothing.
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Yoreh De'ah, Siman 182, Se'if 5.
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