Pants for a Woman and Blessing in Front of a Girl in Pants
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Question
Is there an issue with making a blessing near a 4.5-year-old girl wearing pants? And what is the real problem with a woman wearing pants or a short skirt with tights, as the leg is covered?
Answer
Shalom Rav
Pants for a woman are considered immodest clothing, as our sages have said that seeing a woman's legs apart is considered immodest.
On the other hand, there is no issue with making a blessing in front of a girl wearing pants, as the prohibition to bless is only in front of 'ervah' - meaning exposed flesh, and not in front of anything that is not modest.
Source
Pesachim 3. Rishonim there. Shevet Ha-Levi vol. 6, siman 118.
Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, siman 75, se'if 1