Roman clothing

Roman clothing styles, especially elite men's and women's ceremonial styles were remarkably stable. How one dressed and how well one wore the traditional toga (men) or stola and palla (women) said much about your social status and maturity. A male citizens put on his first toga (became "togatus") at puberty in a special ceremony, and a woman would adopt matronly garb when first married.

Ancient Roman clothing was influenced by the Etruscans and Greeks but also had its own unique styles. The toga was a symbol of Roman citizenship and was worn by men for formal occasions. Women wore stoles and Pallas, which were long dresses with various layers and accessories. Clothing was also used to indicate social status

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Ancient Greek clothing consisted of lengths of linen or wool fabric, which generally was rectangular and secured with a sash and a fibula, an ornamental clasp or pin. Typical of such garments wer…

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Grecian/Roman clothing

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