Rosh Hashanah Style: Dressing Warm and Elegant for the New Year

Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, begins at sundown on Friday, September 11. For many families, it is a time of long meals, synagogue, and dressing a little more carefully than usual. It is also a season of hope, and clothing and jewelry can reflect that.

Here are some ideas for dressing warmly and elegantly for the holiday.

Think Warm and Soft

The holiday falls in early fall, when days are still warm and evenings cool. Soft tones work well: creams, golds, and gentle greens. They feel festive without being loud, and they look good in the warm light of a dinner table.

The The Aquämarine Top in a soft aqua with a matching skirt is an elegant option for a daytime gathering.

Choose Comfort for Long Days

Holiday meals often last for hours. Choose clothing that moves with you and does not need adjusting. A hand-crocheted piece or a draped top is comfortable for sitting, standing, and eating for a long time. See our ideas for dressing crochet up for evening.

Add a Meaningful Piece of Jewelry

Jewelry is a lovely way to mark a holiday, and a symbol that carries meaning can make it feel more special. The The Tel Aviv Chaï is a hand-strung necklace with soft pistachio-green seed beads and a gold pavé chai pendant. Chai is the Hebrew word for "life," written חי, and it is a symbol many people wear as a wish for a good year ahead.

At $45, it is also a gift that is easy to give.

A Note on Giving

Chai has a numerical value of 18 in Hebrew, which is why gifts in multiples of 18 are a long-standing custom. If you are choosing a gift for a host or a family member, a piece of jewelry that carries that symbol can be a quiet nod to the tradition.

Add a Hand-Beaded Bag

A small, hand-beaded bag is useful for the walk to a gathering and elegant on a table. The The Nätal Bag in silver and the The Sälvador Bag in gold both pair easily with any of the outfits above.

A Few Outfit Ideas

• Daytime service or lunch: a soft-colored top and skirt, simple jewelry, and flat shoes.
• Evening meal: a dress or a dark set with a hand-beaded bag and a pendant necklace.
• Family gathering at home: something comfortable and polished, like a crochet dress with a light layer.

A Wish for the Year

Whatever you wear, we hope the new year is sweet. Shana tova.

Browse our accessories and beaded bags to find something to wear for the holiday.