With the ability to sin and feel shame, and to be honored by clothing, man is set apart from every animal. Between one person and another, however, differences also exist in these areas. The particular sin to which one man is prone will not tempt his fellow at all. On person, should he succumb to sin, will be almost crippled by the terrible shame that he feels, while another will simply excuse himself and shrug it off. The strength of one's sense of self-respect and personal dignity varies from one person to another. Thus it follows that different people are bound to dress differently.
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The more that modesty is part of a person's task in life, the greater will be the temptation for that which is not modest. In turn, the greater the temptation, the more one must exercise restraint, and institute curbs for the sake of precaution. Thus, atire that is considered sufficiently modest for a man will fall short of meeting the standards set for a woman. A man can allow certain parts of his body to be seen, and there is no sin in it, but for a woman, exposure of the very same areas would be a serious transgression.
- Eliyahu Kitov: The Jew and His Home, p. 128, p. 131