What is the appropriate dress length for a bar mitzvah – a long dress or something shorter?
Bar mitzvahs are like weddings. It’s important to know a little about the event. It could be an extremely elaborate affair at a gorgeous function facility or something simpler downstairs in the temple. Is it an afternoon or an evening bar mitzvah? An afternoon event would suggest that a long dress would not be inappropriate. On the other hand, you may see long dresses at an elaborate afternoon bar mitzvah as well. There is nothing more elegant or more formal than a long evening gown. But mid-calf-length dresses also work well for some girls, depending on the dress style and your body type. There is also nothing inappropriate about wearing palazzo pants in a silk or crepe fabric with a dressy top. A fabulous, quality suit or the classic little black dress with a simple, elegant strand of pearls would never be wrong either. If you are unsure about what to wear, ask your hosts to guide you. Hosts typically dress a notch above in both attire and accessories. This is definitely the time to
