General Expectations for Synagogue Behavior 1.
What to wear to a casual bar mitzvah party. Women wear hats and are discouraged from wearing pants. Heres a lovely LBD with sheer sleeves that would work well. The teenage girls almost always wear dresses and the boys range from full suits to khakis and polo shirts.
It is important that in some cases you may need to cover your arms in a synagogue for those we suggest a bolero or chic jacket. Men will be expected to wear a suit or slacks a tie and a jacket. And a white suit is the perfect choice for your big day.
Men are typically expected to wear a suit or slacks and a tie. They wanted a backyard-style party on a budget. Sport a clean shave and comb your hair neatly.
In almost all congregations clothing expectations will be based on gender. The bar or bat mitzvah dress code depends on the synagogue and should be spelled out in the invitation. Women should wear a modest dress or formal pantsuit.
Next its time for a fun-filled barbat mitzvah party. If you receive an invitation its expected that you attend both the religious service and the party. Men are typically expected to wear a suit or slacks and a tie.
Celebrations at Home founder and event planner Chris Nease sent us this great casual Bar Mitzvah backyard picnic she created for a client. With more mitzvahs taking place at sports and amusement venues or even farms casual attire or informal dress is becoming more commonplace. Who gets invited to a bat mitzvah.