What happened to Siman Beis in shulchan aruch?
I have been asking myself the same question since yesterday when Chossan uncovered an apparent contradiction in Shulchan Aruch.
On one hand, a person must dress with Tznius. MB says this includes socks (at least when they did not wear pants).
On the other hand, a person can read (and be Yotze) Kriyas Shema bare-chested. Tefilla, the MB says, requires additional Kavod (Omed L’Fnei Hamelech) and a shirt. No mention of socks, etc.
Again, the key word in Siman Beis is “L’Olam”. Ask your LOR for actual practice.
However:
Simin Beis is based off (BY there) a Gemorah in Shabbos 118B:
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Seems like this was a Hanhaga that R’ Yosi did that he was M’Shabach himself for it, and the Tur/SA suggests we do the same as well.
Also see Rashi on the Gemorah there.