May one wear the clothing of the opposite gender due to the cold, or for purposes of shade or Tznius?
Many Poskim[1] rule it is permitted to do so as the prohibition only applies when done for purposes of resembling the opposite gender. Other Poskim[2] however rule that doing so is forbidden. Practically one may be lenient in this matter.[3]
[1] Bach brought in Shach 182/7; Taz 182/4; Avnei Tzedek 72; Shraga Hameir 7/124 that the Shach agrees with the Bach on this matter; See Darkei Teshuvah 182/9
[2] Yad Haketana 2/6, brought in Darkei Teshuvah 182/9; Binas Adam 90/94; The Shach ibid questions the ruling of the Bach, although some write that his question is not relating to this matter, of which he also agrees
[3] Shraga Hameir 7/124
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