Modesty of a Woman in Front of Other Women
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Question
Is it permissible for a woman to be immodest — to show the leg below the knee or to reveal areas that are usually covered, only in the presence of other women, such as in a seminary, at a hairdresser, or in a dressing room?
Answer
Shalom and blessings
The obligation of modesty in front of men is one halacha, which is about preventing forbidden sight.
However, there is an additional obligation of modesty in front of the Almighty, which applies even when a person is at home alone. Therefore, when there is no reason or need, a person is forbidden to reveal areas that require covering. This obligation applies to both men and women.
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, Siman 2, Se'if 1
Do not put on your robe while sitting (Tur), but take your robe and put it on (your head) and arms while still lying down, so that when you get up, you are covered.
Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, Siman 2, Se'if 2
Do not say: I am in my private room, who sees me, for the Holy One, blessed be He, fills the whole earth with His glory