Mitzvah Market Magazine: Bar Bat Mitzvah Family Fashion

By Bari Cener

A Bar or Bat Mitzvah is a Jewish rite of passage celebrated by the entire family, and that means attire for the day extends past the guest of honor. Each and every family has its own style, and the clothing should reflect it. While the Bat Mitzvah dress or Bar Mitzvah button-down is the star of the fashion show, parents and siblings deserve to shine in their own special clothes.

This year, we highlight the dresses, suits, shoes, and accessories worn by our Bar or Bat Mitzvah families. Some toasted the occasion in gowns and glitz, while others chose to stay casual with denim and football jerseys. Whatever the dress code, these families looked stunning while celebrating their Bar or Bat Mitzvah!

THE NEEDLEMAN FAMILY

Julia’s Favorite Fashion Moment: “Finally seeing everything all put together—the dress, the makeup, the shoes, and the hair.”

The Parentals: Mom Ann wore a black and silver cocktail dress by Betsy & Adam, and accessorized with silver sandals while Dad David wore a Brooks Brothers suit

Fashion Statement: Bat Mitzvah girl Julia wore an aqua Terani Couture party dress with a sweetheart neckline, a crystal- embellished bodice, and a tulle bottom

DATE OF SIMCHA: March 19, 2016, PARTY VENUE: Crystal Plaza, Livingston, NJ, DRESS CODE: Party Attire, SPECIAL ACCESSORY: A diamond necklace given to Julia by her aunt and uncle marked the occasion.
 
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AMANDA & RYAN CARESS

Twinning: Amanda sparkled in a long beaded and sequin Tiffany blue Jovani dress from Party Girl in Tenafly, New Jersey, while Ryan wore a crisp, black DKNY silk suit from Lubin’s, which was accented with a silver pocket square and worn over a white shirt and silver tie

The Parentals: Mom Tammy rocked a black organza dress with a rhinestone beaded neckline from Marina Rinaldi, paired with black, raw silk stilettos embellished with crystals and a Swarovski crystal clutch. Dad Jeffery wore a Hickey Freeman suit and a purple seven fold tie

Costume Change: After the candle lighting, Amanda changed to a silver-beaded cocktail dress by LEXIE from Party Girl and Sarah Jessica Parker rhinestone stilettos for the father-daughter dance. After the dance, she changed into high heel Nike sneakers that were blinged-out with rhinestones

DATE OF SIMCHA: December 5, 2015; PARTY VENUE: Edison Ballroom, NYC; DRESS CODE: Party Chic; MATCHY MATCHY: Tammy and Amanda had matching diamond necklaces, but Mom got to wear hers with diamond dropped earrings!; HAIR & MAKEUP: The NYC-based, on-demand Glam Squad coiffed and painted Amanda and Tammy at the Edison Ballroom.

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Photo credit: H&H Photographers

MAX FREIFELD

Fashion Statement: Max wore a white dinner jacket from Esquire in Merrick, New York, and patent leather converse high tops that kept him comfortably stylish for the party. Dad Steven wore his own white jacket to complement his son’s

Hot Mama!: Max’s mom Beth wore a mermaidcut, steel-gray gown with a platinum-lace overlay, custom-made for her by Runway Couture, Bellmore, New York. Sibling Love: Eight-year-old Sadie looked stunning in a custom pink princess dress from Designing Dreams and custom-blinged Converse from One Small Step in Woodbury, New York. Her favorite accessory? A rhinestone tiara to dress up her tresses

DATE OF SIMCHA: December 5, 2015; PARTY VENUE: Temple Avodah, Oceanside, NY; DRESS CODE: Saturday Night Formal; COSTUME CHANGE: Max and Steven switched things up by wearing black tuxedo jackets at the cocktail hour and white dinner jackets for the party.

Photo credit: White Light Photography & Video

STEFEN SHAPIRO

Favorite Accessories: Stefen added LED Laces to his Lebrons…he loved the glow. Nothing is better than wearing accessories that you love!”

Dress Code: Jerseys, Jeans and Jewels

The attire for this celebration was Jerseys, Jeans and Jewels.” Incorporating their love of the Dallas Cowboys, Bar Mitzvah boy Stefen wore a Dallas “13” Jersey.

Football Fashion: Stefen sported a custom name and number “Throwback” Jersey Dallas Cowboy Jersey for the cocktail hour, and then changed into a current Dallas Cowboy jersey with the number 13. Both jerseys were worn with Lucky Brand Jeans, and Nike Lebron “What if” Dallas Cowboy sneakers

DATE OF SIMCHA: SuperBowl Sunday, Feb 7, 2016, PARTY VENUE: The Carlyle at The Omni, Uniondale, NY

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Photo credit: Simon Elliot Events

CHARLOTTE FORMAN

Triple the Fun: When your mom owns a dress rental company, Charlotte’s Closet, an outfit change is easy!
Favorite Moment Getting Dressed: “My mom helping me into my ball gown, which meant the cocktail hour was over and it was time to party!”

Charlotte started in two different dresses by Blush: for the service, she looked elegant in a white embroidered dress

She changed into an embellished strapless dress for the cocktail hour

She danced the night away in a blue ball gown designed by Tiffany. Mommy Couture: Mom Jen wore a fitted Stella McCartney from Bergdorf Goodman. For the Boys: Dad Eric and brother Dylan wore Michael Kors suits purchased at Nordstrom

DATE OF SIMCHA: September 26, 2015; PARTY VENUE: Haute Durvo, Roslyn, NY; DRESS CODE: Party Chic; FAVORITE ACCESSORY Studded Converse sneakers that allowed Charlotte to dance all night!; CELEBRITY FASHION INSPIRATION: Selena Gomez

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This story is from our 2016-2017 Mitzvah Market Magazine. If you would like to request a free copy, click here.