Roman Clothing and Fashion

Roman Clothing and Fashion

Roman Clothing and FashionTunica, aeBasic unit of clothing:Tunica- ankle length, sleeveless or short sleeve garmentMen/boys- tunica belted at waist to be knee length

Sub Tunica

only evident in mosaics and some paintingsFootwearCalceus, i- shoeSolea, ae- sandal

Toga , -ae PraetextaWorn by boys and elected government officialsWorn with striped tunicBoys stripes were narrower

Toga VirilisToga CivilisToga PuraPlain toga worn by Roman citizensformal public appearancescivic ceremoniesreligious ceremonies

Romans, masters of the world, the togate peoplehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQYloC_QcWY

Stola, aeRoman womens fashionfasted along shoulder to form sleeves2 rectangles fastened together, sewn up sidesbelted

Peplos, -is

Womens tunicfashionable in Greek landsfastened at shouldersbelted at waistdrapey

Palla, -aeouter garmentwrapped in many waysworn outside the house