Buying Shirts During the Three Weeks
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Question
My son is starting to put on tefillin this week, and it is customary to wear white shirts from then on. We did not prepare in advance, and he does not have enough white shirts. Is it permissible to buy them now?
Answer
Hello,
It is permissible to buy any clothing that does not require the blessing of "Shehecheyanu."
Clothing that is not considered very important to a person does not require the blessing of "Shehecheyanu." This depends on each individual and what is important to them.
Generally, inexpensive clothing is not considered significant enough to warrant the blessing, and therefore, regular shirts do not require it.
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, Siman 551, Sif 17.
Mishna Berura, Siman 98.