Wearing a Shirt for Tearing at the Western Wall

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Question

Wearing a shirt at the Western Wall for tearing, does it also need to be buttoned?

Answer

If it is so small that one would be embarrassed to walk in it in the market, it cannot be torn and worn, and this fulfills the obligation.

Source

Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, Siman 561

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