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Prohibition of Cross-Dressing for Men and Women Alike

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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