What is the traditional dress of hasidic Jews?

Answer 1

Hasidic men traditionally wear white shirts with dark vests as a second layer, topped with a long dark colored jacket. Dark long pants, white or black socks and black leather shoes are also worn. Black velvet or rabbit fur hats are worn over the 'Kippah' (skullcap) if unmaried and large brown, round furry hats are worn once the male has been married. Also, the beard and side locks (side burns) are never trimmed or shaved.

Hasidic women wear wigs with hats or kerchiefs on top (once married). Long sleeved dresses or shirts and skirts must end below the knees. Tights or stockings are usually worn as well. Pants are never worn. It is not uncommon for them to adorn themselves with jewelry and perfumes.

Habad Hassidic men have slightly different dress. Black fedora's are worn over skulllcaps. White or light colored button-down shirts are worn under blazers. Long pants are worn (never shorts). Beards are never trimmed or shaved like the rest of the Hasidim, but the long side-locks are not grown.

Habad women wear wigs (once married). Shirts, skirts and dresses that do not extend past their elbows and knees. Pants are never worn. Jewelery, perfume and manicured nails are a common sight.