Lo Yilbash and Carry-On Bag
Question
Does the biblical prohibition against crossdressing apply only to wearable garments, or does it extend to accessories that are not worn? I am asking because I acquired many of my grandmother’s possessions as she is selling her house. Most of them I find useful are gender neutral, but one of them is an airline carry-on bag that is the best quality, most practical thing like it I have ever seen. The only problem: it is pink with flowers and looks so feminine.
Answers
I do not think that using a pink-and-flowery carry-on bag is a problem. While it is true that the Poskim categorize a pocketbook as “Lo Yilbash,” I think that a carry-on bag is not the same and you can use your grandmother’s bag.
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