6. Laws associated with getting dressed:
A. Giving precedence to the right side: [1]
One is to always give precedence to his right over his left for all matters. The reason for this is because the right is given greater significance throughout the entire Torah regarding [the Temple service[2]], the inauguration procedure[3], the Metzora purification procedure[4], and by Chalitza[5]. For this reason one is to always honor his right [as will be explained in B and C]. [In Kabala it is explained that we precede the right over the left in order to empower Chesed, which is the right, over Gevurah which is the left.[6]]
B. Preceding the right when getting dressed: [7]
When one places on his shirt and other clothing [such as a jacket or undershirt] he is always to begin with dressing the right arm first [and then the left arm[8]]. Likewise when placing on one’s pants, socks [and other clothing] one first places them on his right leg.
Placing both sleeves in one’s right arm:[9] It is proper to hold both sides of one’s clothing in his right hand and then place it on his right limb and then on the left limb, having in mind that everything is incorporated on the right and is then drawn down to the left.
Placing on Shoes: See Halacha C
Tying clothing: See Halacha D
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The order in getting undressed:[10] When getting undressed one begins removing the clothing from his left side and then removes it from his right side.[11] Q&A Which clothing is one to wear first?[12] The custom amongst Chassidim and G-d fearing Jews is to get dressed from top to bottom.[13] Thus one is to first wear the Yarmulke[14], then the undershirt, Tzitzis, shirt and then the underwear, pants, socks and shoes. The custom amongst Ashkenazi Jewry is to get dressed from bottom to top, first putting on the pants and only then the shirt and Tzitzis.[15]
Which clothing is one to remove first?[16] The custom amongst Chassidim and G-d fearing Jews is to get undressed from bottom to top.[17] Thus one is to first remove his pants and then his shirt and Tzitzis [and last he is to remove his Yarmulke[18]]. The custom amongst Ashkenazi Jewry is to get undressed from top to bottom.[19]
Maaseh Shehaya: The following story was related by a student in the Tomchei Temimim Yeshiva of Kfar Chabad, Israel: In the 1980’s I studied in the central Yeshiva in Kfar Chabad. I would immerse in the communal Mikveh each morning prior to prayer. It once occurred that I was in the Mikveh at the same time as the famed Mashpia, the scion of Mesirus Nefesh, Reb Mendle Futerfast. Upon him seeing me dressing in the improper order he quickly scolded me stating that Chassidim get dressed from top to bottom. It was only after many years in an advanced Talmudic institute that I merited to learn how Chassidim get dressed.
Which side receives precedence by a lefty, his left or right? Some Poskim[20] rule that a left handed person is to give precedence to his right side, just like a right handed person.[21] However others[22] rule, based on Admur, that a lefty always gives precedence to his left side.
What is the law if one first placed on the left side and then remembered?[23] From the letter of the law there is no requirement to remove the clothing and place it on the right side first, however some Poskim[24] rule one is to do so.
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Wearing the right side of a clothing over the left side:[25] The custom is to always place the right side of a clothing over the left side.[26] Hence when buttoning a shirt or jacket one is to button the right side over the left side, and not vice versa. Therefore, one is to take precaution upon ordering a tailored suit and the like that the buttons are placed on the left side and the holes on the right side, and in this way he will be able to always wear the right over the left.[27] [This custom applies both to men and women.[28]]
A Segula for Parnasa:[29] A certain Jew from Eretz Yisrael who was facing a lot of difficulty in making a living passed by the Rebbe by dollars to receive a blessing. He became speechless when his turn came to receive the dollar and instead of asking for a blessing for Parnasa he asked for general success. The Rebbe called him back after he received his dollar and told him as follows: “You should have a tailor switch the buttons on your jacket so that it goes right over left. This will help you with your Parnasa.” The Rebbe repeated this statement twice to the man.
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What is one to do if the buttons of his clothing are all placed on the right side, such as a typical shirt, jacket, and raincoat?[30] Gedolei Yisrael have been stringent to send their shirts and clothing to a tailor and have the buttons rearranged. They would not button the clothing until this was done.
Is one to be careful even by pants to button the right over the left?[31] Some write that the custom is button the left over the right by pants. This is done in order to give the Kelipos a slight nurture in order to satisfy their hunger and dissuade them from persecuting the side of holiness.
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Other matters in which one is to precede the right over left:[32] * Regarding a lefty: See Halacha 6B in Q&A! 1. When taking a Sefer and any item of Kedusha one is to take it with his right hand. 2. One is to kiss the Mezuzah with his right hand.[33] 3. One is to hold a Kos Shel Bracha in his right hand.[34] 4. One is to immers a vessel in the Mikvah with his right hand.[35] 5. One is to cover the blood after Shechita with his right hand.[36] 6. One is to give the money for a Pidyon Haben with his right hand.[37] 7. A Chasan is to give the Kala the ring with his right hand and place it on her right hand.[38]
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C. Preceding the left side when tying clothing: [39]
One is to precede the left side with regards to tying clothing. Thus all clothing that have laces which are required to be tied on two different sides, left and right, one is to precede the tying of the left side to the tying of the right side.[40] [Thus if one has sleeves of a shirt that need to be tied he is to first tie the left sleeve and then the right sleeve. The same law would apply by pants that have laces on each end of the leg.]
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Q&A Is one to button his left sleeve prior to his right sleeve? Some Poskim[41] write that the above law of preceding the tying of the left side applies by all forms of ties and not just to strings. Accordingly one is to button his left sleeve prior to his right sleeve.[42]
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D. The order in putting on and tying shoes: [43]
Placing on the shoes: When putting on shoes one is to [honor his right side[44] and therefore he is to] first place on his right shoe [without tying the laces, as will be explained] and only then wear his left shoe.
Tying the shoes: If one’s shoes have laces then he is to put on his right shoe without tying it, and then put on his left shoe. He is to then tie his left shoe and return and tie his right shoe.[45] If one’s shoes do not have laces he is [nevertheless] to precede placing on the right prior to the left shoe.[46]
Removing the shoes:[47] When removing shoes from one’s feet he is to first remove his left shoe, as this gives honor to the right.
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One who places his left shoe on his right foot:[48] One may not place the left shoe on the right foot and the right shoe on the left foot. One who does so draws down enmity and causes him to lose his livelihood. [Some are stringent to apply the same law to socks and hence they did not switch socks to different feet until after the socks were washed.[49]]
Q&A What is one to do if he does not yet have his right shoe?[50] If possible he should wait until he is brought his right shoe and then put it on.
What is one to do if he placed the left shoe on first? Some Poskim[51] rule he is to remove the shoe and then place the right shoe on first.
How should a lefty put on and tie his shoes?[52] Which shoe to put on first: Some Poskim[53] rule a lefty is to first place on his right shoe. Others[54] rule if he is left footed he is to first put on his left shoe. See Halacha 6B in Q&A! Which shoe to tie first: Regarding which shoe one is to tie first, there is a dispute in whether a lefty is defined as a person who is left footed[55] or a person who is left handed. The following is the ruling: If the person is left handed and also left footed then he is to immediately tie the right shoe, and then put on the left shoe and tie it.[56] If he is left handed but not left footed then some Poskim[57] rule he is to follow the same order as a righty in all matters, and he is thus to tie the left shoe and then tie the right shoe. Others[58] however rule that he is to first tie his right shoe and then put on his left shoe and tie it. If he is left footed but not left handed the same dispute applies.[59] Practically one is to choose one opinion to follow consistently.[60]
Must women and children also tie their left shoe first? Some Poskim[61] rule they are to tie their left shoe first, just like a man. Others[62] rule that since they do not wear Tefillin there is no precedence given as to which shoe to tie first.
If a shoe has Velcro straps or sandal straps should one fasten the left shoe first?[63] Some Poskim[64] write that the above law of tying the left shoe first applies by all forms of ties and not just to strings. Accordingly one is to always precede the fastening of his left shoe even if it is a Velcro strap, or sandal strap, or buttons.
How is one to untie his shoes? Some Poskim[65] rule there is no need to untie the right shoe first. Others[66] however rule one should untie the right shoe first, then the left shoe, and then remove the left shoe and then remove the right shoe.
How is one to tie another person’s shoes?[67] One is to first tie the left shoe and then the right shoe.
When removing one’s shoes for the sake of a Mitzvah which shoe is one to remove first?[68] Example: When the Kohanim remove their shoes prior to Duchan which shoe should they remove first? Some Poskim[69] write they are to remove their right shoe first in order to pay respect to the Mitzvah. Others[70] argue on this and rule the classical laws are not changed and one is hence to remove the left shoe first.
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E. Not to place on two pieces of clothing together: [71]
[According to Kabala[72]] one is to be careful[73] not to put on two pieces of clothing together[74], as doing so brings one to forgetfulness. [Thus, for example if one’s shirt is inside his coat, or his undergarment is inside his pants, he should not put them on together.]
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Removing two pieces of clothing together:[75] Some Poskim[76] rule it is not necessary to beware against removing two pieces of clothing together and the above adherence is limited only to wearing them together. However, other Poskim[77] record the above adherence also regarding removing the clothing, and so writes the Mittler Rebbe[78] that “It is a known fact that the removal of two pieces of clothing together brings one to forgetfulness”. Practically, those who are meticulous are also careful not to remove two pieces of clothing together.[79] Based on the above all the adherences brought in the Q&A below apply likewise when removing the clothing.
Q&A If one’s hat fell off together with his Yarmulke may he place the hat back on his head together with the Yarmulke?[80] Based on the above ruling, one is to beware not to place his hat and Yarmulke on his head simultaneously. The same applies regarding one who wears two Yarmulkes, one under the other, that they are not to be placed on the head together.
May one place a plastic rain cover over his hat and then wear the hat? Some[81] write that doing so is not problematic being that the rain cover is not considered clothing and is simply there to protect the hat.
May one put on two socks, one within the other, at the same time?[82] No.
If one’s shoes are inside his rain boots, may he place them on together? Some Poskim[83] rule this is allowed as the above adherence only applies to clothing and not shoes. However, there are Poskim[84] who are stringent in this matter.
If ones Tallis slipped from one’s head together with his Yarmulke is one to avoid placing it back on his head together? Some Poskim[85] write there is no need to avoid doing so being that the Yarmulke is nullified to the Tallis.
May one lift up or lift down two pieces of clothing together if he is not removing it from his body? Ø Example: When placing on Tefillin may one roll up two sleeves together and then place them back down together? When using the bathroom may one remove his garments and then replace them together? Some Poskim[86] rule that one may wear and remove them together, as the above adherence is only applicable when completely removing or wearing clothing from or to one’s body.
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Sparks of Kabala:[87] The reason that placing two clothing simultaneously causes forgetfulness is because every piece of clothing is an Oar Makif and one must have space between the two pieces of clothing in order to allow the Oar Makif to enter and encompass the entire clothing, hence banishing all Kelipos. One who wears two clothing simultaneously prevents the Oar Makif from entering between the clothing which allows the Kelipos to remain in that area. It is these Kelipos that are responsible for forgetfulness.
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Having another person hand one his clothing?[88] Many are careful to follow the Talmudic warning[89] not to have another person hand them clothing in the morning [prior to prayer[90]]. They rather take the clothing themselves. Nevertheless some are lenient to allow the other person to bring one the clothing, and then put it down, thus avoiding taking the clothing directly from his hand.[91] One may certainly be lenient in a time of need.[92]
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[1] Admur Kama 2:3-6; Basra 2:4
[2] Basra 2:4; That one must serve with his right hand. [Zevachim 24a]
[3] This refers to the inauguration of the Leviyim in the times of the Mishkan. The right thumb of the hand and foot were smeared with oil. [Vayikra 8:23]
[4] On the eighth day the right thumb of the hand and foot were smeared with blood and then oil. [Vayikra 14:14; 14:17; See Even Ezra 14:14]
[5] The shoe is worn on the right foot. [Rambam Hilchos Yibum Vechalitza 4:6; Even Haezer 169:24]
[6] See Kama 2:3; M”B 4:22 in name of Artzos Hachaim
[7] Basra 2:4
Ruling of Kama 2:3: It is interesting to note that in the Kama this Halacha is brought prior to the Halacha explaining the importance of the right, and the explanation there seemingly is brought only to explain why even by shoes the right is given precedence. In the Basra however all these Halachos are mentioned as a continuation of the explanation for why we give honor to the right.
[8] Kama 2:3
[9] Kama 2:3; omitted in Basra; see also Kama 4:10 and Siddur that for this reason we also fist take the washing cup in our right and then place it into our left. [See chapter 4 Halacha 7] This ruling is based on Arizal in Shaar Hakavanos and is brought in M”A [Kaf Hachaim 2:7]
[10] Kitzur SH”A 3:4; Kaf Hachaim 2:12; mentioned in Kama 2:5 and Basra 2:4 regarding shoes
[11] As by doing so one honors his right side.
[12] See Toras Yekusiel 1:8 and 101 for a thorough discussion on this matter.
Background:
The Chassidim and Ashkenazim practice different orders in dress. The Chassidim get dressed starting from the top, while the Ashkenazim from the bottom. The order of getting dressed and undressed is discussed in Tractate Derech Eretz Zuta and Raba. It is also mentioned with regards to how the Kohanim would dress in their priestly garb when serving in the Temple. In Derech Eretz Zuta 8 it states to get undressed from bottom to top [and hence one is to get dressed from top to bottom]. In however Derech Eretz 10 it implies one is to get undressed from top to bottom, and so is the order of dress of the Kohanim. The following are the opinions and reasons behind the customs.
[13] Miseches Derech Eretz Zuta chapter 8; Oar Tzaddikim 1:8; Toras Yekusiel 1:8 and 101; Mishneh Sachir 2:2; Minchas Yitzchak 4:60; Shulchan Hatahor Tznius 4; Kaneh Bosem 2:1; Shraga Hameir 1:24; Piskeiy Teshuvos 2:4
The source: In Derech Eretz Zuta 8 it states to get undressed from bottom to top [and hence one is to get dressed from top to bottom]. The Sefer Oar Tzaddikim ibid of Rav Meir Papirish, a student of the Arizal, writes to precede the Tzitzis to the pants. The Minchas Yitzchak ibid writes this order as a tradition from the Tzaddik of Ziditchov. He then concludes that this is the “custom of all the G-d fearing”; The Shulchan Hatahor ibid writes that those that get dressed and undressed the opposite way are considered Perutzim [licentious].
The reason: This order is followed in order so one precedes his Tzitzis which is a Mitzvah to other clothing. [Oar Tzaddikim ibid; Toras Yekusiel ibid]
[14] Ben Ish Chaiy Vayishlach 16; Kaf Hachaim 2:9; Minchas Yitzchak 4:60
[15] Toras Yekusiel ibid based on the order mentioned in Derech Eretz 10, and the order of dress and undress of the Kohanim mentioned in Yuma 23. The Kaneh Bosem ibid writes that the Ashkenazim misunderstood the wording in Derech Eretz 10 and in truth it is a source for the Chassidic custom and not the Ashkenazi custom, and so retracts also the Toras Yekusiel in a latter response that he made a mistake in the understanding. The dispute stands as with regards to if the word Pirkoso is understood to mean pants or shirt. Since it is the last item mentioned there to remove, therefore if it’s translated as pants it is a source for the Ashkenazim. If it is translated as shirt then it is a source for the Chassidim.
The reason: This order is followed in order so one covers his Erva as soon as possible. [Toras Yekusiel ibid]
[16] See previous footnotes
[17] Toras Yekusiel 1:8 and 101; Mishneh Sachir 2:2; Minchas Yitzchak 4:60: “custom of all the G-d fearing”; Shulchan Hatahor Tznius 4; Kaneh Bosem 2:1; Piskeiy Teshuvos 2:4
[18] Minchas Yitzchak 4:60; Piskeiy Teshuvos 2:12; See Shaareiy Teshuvah 2:3; Birkeiy Yosef 2
[19] Toras Yekusiel ibid.
[20] Beir Moshe 2:1; Piskeiy Teshuvos 2:4; Shaareiy Teshuvah 2:2 in name of Bechor Shor page 111; M”B 2:6 regarding wearing the right shoe first; see also chapter 4 Halacha 7B regarding washing hands and see there Peri Megadim 158 A”A 1; M”B 4:22 in name of Artzos Hachaim; Amudei Hashulchan 2:2; Kaf Hachaim 4:35; Miasef Lekol Hamachanos 4:53
[21] As based on Kabala the attribute of Chesed and Gevurah remains by the right and left of all people, even if one is right handed. [ibid; See Seder Hayom based on Zohar]
[22] Sefer Dinei Iter p. 43-46 based on Tzemach Tzedek Orach Chaim 4:6 and 5:8 regarding Netilas Yadayim, and based on Admur 183:7 that a lefty is to hold the Kos Shel Bracha in his left hand; 651:14 that a lefty is to hold the Lulav in his left hand; So writes also Rav Ginzberg in Haaros Ubiurim 783 p. 74
[23] Piskeiy Teshuvos 2 footnote 24 regarding shoes
[24] Az Nidbaru 11:24
[25] Ketzos Hashulchan 3:4; Taamei Haminhagim 5; Menachem Tziyon [of Rimnov]; Rebbe in Hisvadyos Vayeishev 1990 p. 50
[26] The reason for this is because this represents placing Chesed over Gevurah as well as it was the ways of the gentiles to wear the left over the right and hence we should dress contrary to them. [Menachem Tziyon ibid]
[27] See Rebbe ibid that one should use his time on Nittle to sew the buttons right over left.
[28] Menachem Tziyon ibid
[29] Seen on Living Torah Parshas Bo 5774; Heard from the son of the person who the story occurred with.
[30] See Piskeiy Teshuvos 2 footnote 26
[31] Taamei Haminhagim 5
[32] See Beir Moshe 2:1-3; Dinei Iter for a long list of matters that one is to do with his right hand and how a lefty is to do them. Only a few examples will be brought below.
[33] Beir Moshe 2:1-3; Dinei Iter 25:3; However see Hiskashrus 467 p. 18
[34] 183:7
[35] Dinei Iter 31:2 based on 206:8; Sefer Tevilas Keilim 9 footnote 13
[36] Dinei Iter 28:2
[37] Dinei Iter 27:1
[38] Dinei Iter 24:7; Chaim Veshalom 2:9; Aruch Hashulchan Even Haezer 27:4
[39] Basra 2:4
Other Opinions: Some Poskim rule that the giving of precedence to the left when it comes to tying only applies to shoes, however when tying other clothing one is to precede the right side. [M”B 2:6 in name of Artzos Chaim 2:4]
The following Poskim rule like Admur that by all clothing the left precedes by tying: Siddur Yaavetz; Kitzur SH”A 3:4; Aruch Hashulchan 2:7; Likkutei Mahrich “Levishas Habegadim”; Miasef Lechol Hamachanos 2:15; Beir Moshe 2:3
[40] The Reason: Although when placing on or removing clothing honor is given to the right side, as explained above, nevertheless by tying laces, honor and precedence is given to the left, as the left arm was honored by the Torah to have the Tefillin wrapped on it. [ibid]
[41] Mishneh Halachos 13:3; Piskeiy Teshuvos 2:5 and other Poskim mentioned there in footnote 38
[42] Piskeiy Teshuvos ibid
[43] Kama 2:4; Basra 2:4
[44] Kama ibid
[45] The Reason: Although when placing on or removing shoes honor is given to the right side, as explained above, nevertheless by tying shoes that have laces, honor and precedence is given to the left, as the left arm was honored by the Torah to have the Tefillin wrapped on it. [ibid] Alternatively the reason is because the Jewish people merited the Mitzvah of Tefillin through the shoe laces which Avraham refused to take from the Sodomite people after winning the war. [Chulin 89a] Hence we emphasize this by honoring the left side [the area of Tefillin] whenever we have to tie a lace. [Levush 2:4]
[46] Admur Kama and Basra ibid, based on Rama 2:4 and so is written in Shaar Hakavanos; As precedence was only given to the left with regards to tying the shoes, just like the Tefillin are tied on the left arm. [Kama ibid] The novelty here is that even though one is unable to honor the left with tying it first, due to lack of laces, one nevertheless precedes the right shoe in wearing it first.
In Makor Chaim 25:5 [of Rav Chaim Hakohen, student of Arizal] he writes that if one does not have laces on his shoes then he is to only partially enter his foot into the right shoe, and he is to then wear the left shoe and only then complete the insertion of his right foot into the shoe.
[47] Kama 2:5; Basra 2:4; Michaber 2:5
[48] Yifei Laleiv 2:3; Kaf Hachaim 2:10
[49] See Piskeiy Teshuvos 2 footnote 27
[50] M”B 2:7
[51] Az Nidbaru 11:24; Piskeiy Teshuvos 2:5
[52] See Shaareiy Teshuvah 2:6; M”B 2:6; Piskeiy Teshuvos 2:6; Halichos Shlomo 2:20
[53] Shaareiy Teshuvah 2:2 in name of Bechor Shor page 111
[54] Dinei Iter 2:6
[55] This is defined as whichever foot is stronger and hence used more when running, kicking etc. [Piskeiy Teshuvos 2 footnote 41]
[56] Shaareiy Teshuvah 2:2 in name of Bechor Shor page 111; M”B 2:6; As since the left [weak] side of a lefty is his right hand and on that hand he puts on Tefillin, therefore he should tie his right shoe first.
[57] Bechor Shur ibid; and so concludes Toras Chaim Sofer 3; Minchas Yitzchak 10:1
[58] M”B 2:6; Some versions of Shaareiy Teshuvah ibid support this understanding; So concludes Dinei Iter p. 61-65; See however Toras Chaim Sofer 3; Minchas Yitzchak 10:1
[59] Bechor Shur ibid rules that even in this case that he is right handed and thus places his Tefillin on his left arm, he is to nevertheless tie his right shoe first as in this regard the right is considered his left and the Torah preceded the left to the right regarding tying. However according to M”B 2:6 which depends the matter on the arm that the Tefillin are tied on, certainly he is to first tie the shoe on his left foot.
[60] Halichos Shlomo 2:20
[61] Piskeiy Teshuvos 2:5 in name of Poskim of today
[62] Halichos Shlomo 2:2 in name of Rav SZ”A
[63] The question here is whether the above precedence given to the left applies only to shoes which have laces or also to shoes which have straps, and its only regarding slip-ons that it is not applicable? On the one hand it says “Tying” which does not apply to straps. However on the other hand, the Tefillin is not tied on oneself, but is rather wrapped, similar to straps.
[64] Mishneh Halachos 13:3; Piskeiy Teshuvos 2:5 and other Poskim mentioned there in footnote 38
[65] Tiferes Adam 3:1; Az Nidbaru 5:26; Piskeiy Teshuvos 2:7
[66] Miasef Lechol Hamachanos 2:16; Beir Moshe 2:3
[67] Halichos Shlomo 2:20
[68] Piskeiy Teshuvos 2:7
[69] Orach Neman 8; Luach Eretz Yisrael
[70] Dvar Yehoshua 3:75; Sheivet Hakehasi 6:1
[71] Admur Kama 2:3; Basra 2:3; M”A 2:3; Arizal Shaar Hakavanos Inyan Birchas Hashachar
[72] Admur Basra 2:3, Based on Arizal Shaar Hakavanos Inyan Birchas Hashachar
[73] Admur Basra ibid; However, in Kama ibid the wording is “It is good to be careful”
[74] To note that in Kama ibid Admur adds the word “together simultaneously” while in Basra he just writes together.
[75] The above adherence is only written with regards to wearing two pieces of clothing together. No mention is made in the Poskim or Mekuballim regarding whether this law applies when removing the clothing; if one may remove two pieces of clothing together. The following is the available sources on the subject.
[76] Orchos Chaim [R. Gedaliah Lipshitz, brought in Shulchan Melachim on the Kitzur Shulchan Aruch]; Halichos Shlomo 2:22
[77] Shulchan Hatahor 2:1 [Komrono]; Minchas Aron 22:12; Yayin Tov 11; Shraga Hameir 4:87
[78] Ateres Rosh Shaar Yom Hakippurim 2 [p. 29]; See also Toras Chaim Parshas Teruma p. 620 “”We find that one who removes two garments simultaneously that it is difficult for [i.e. causes] forgetfulness.”; See also Mamarei Admur Haemtzai Devarim 1:114; 4:1234
[79] See Kovetz Yagdil Torah (Israel) vol. 1 page 122.
[80] Ruach Chaim 2:3; Kaf Hachaim 2:6
[81] Piskeiy Teshuvos 2 footnote 13; However, Tzaruch Iyun from the law on Shabbos in which many Poskim rule it is permitted to wear this cover over one’s hat on Shabbos even in an area without an Eiruv being that it is considered like a clothing. [See Minchas Yitzchak 3:26; Sheivet Halevy 1:61; Rashdam 4; Chelkas Yaakov 2:6]
[82] Yifei Laleiv 2:3
[83] Aruch Hashulchan 2:6; Pnei Meivin 226; Shulchan Melachim 3:17; Tzitz Eliezer 7:2
[84] Miaseif Lechol Hamachanos 1:12 based on numerous Poskim that consider shoes to be clothing
[85] Ashel Avraham Butchach 2
[86] Piskeiy Teshuvos 2:3 based on Ashel Avraham Butchach 2; Vetzaruch Iyun as the allowance of the Ashel Avraham is based on the fact that one of the clothing is a minority of the other clothing, as understands Miaseif Lechol Hamachanos 2:12, and hence if the two clothing are the same size, such as two socks, or two sleeves, how would this allowance apply according to the Ashel Avraham.
Other Poskim: Some Poskim are stringent in the above matter. [Yayin Tov 11; Rivivos Efraim 1:4]
[87] Arizal ibid, brought in Kaf Hachaim 2:6; See also Ateres Rosh p. 30
[88] Gemara Brachos 51a brought in M”A 4:1; M”B 4:2; Darkei Chaim Veshalom 13 would not even allow someone to pass him his towel; Divrei Yatziv 1:2; Piskeiy Teshuvos 2:5; See Sefer Shemiras Haguf Vihanefesh [Lerner] 54:17
[89] Brachos 51a due to danger of Mazikin
[90] Darkei Chaim Veshalom 13; Piskeiy Teshuvos 4:5
[91] Darkei Chaim Veshalom 13; See Ashel Avraham Butchach which leaves this matter in question
[92] Piskeiy Teshuvos ibid