The history of the ancient Roman costume began with a simple and unpretentious form, and ended with an extraordinary pomposity! The Romans loved to surprise everyone in their original way and clothes. For example, no one was surprised that the young man could wear a woman's tunic with different sleeves. And even more so, no one paid attention to the Roman philosophers, untidy and raggedly dressed. Let's look at the name of the clothes of the ancient Romans, about the contradictions of which many historians argue until now.
Outer clothing of ancient Romans
Toga is the traditional clothing of a Roman citizen. Underage young men wore togas with wide red stripes, and priests could wear such a coloring. Casual togs were made of white wool, without patterns and decoration. Gray and black were worn by grieving women and men. Triumphators wore purple toga, decorated with gold embroidery.
Paludamentum - a long military cloak, for sewing high-quality matter of red color was used.
Palla is a piece of cloth wrapped around the waist and thrown over his shoulder. The most common color is purple, but yellow, white and black tones were also actual.
Penula - a narrow cape without sleeves, which was fastened in front. Made from coarse linen or wool. It could be worn over toga.
Clothes of the ancient Roman
Women's clothing of the ancient Romans should not have been colorful and bright - it was believed that only corrupt women could wear colorful colors.
The table is a long and free dress of ancient Romans with short sleeves. At the waist tied a belt, below was sewn a purple frill. The table was worn by women only from high society. She was forbidden to dress slaves and women of easy virtue.
To make clothes, the Romans used various materials: leather, wool, silk, amorphous fabric and linen.
As for the Roman footwear, it existed in many varieties: sandals with straps, high leather boots mostly red or black, and richly decorated shoes.
Women loved to wear jewelry. Earrings, rings, bracelets and necklaces - all were made from precious metals and stones.
The strict and simple clothing of the ancient Romans was formed under the influence of a militarized character and a slave system. Culture and fashion were influenced by the wealth and luxury of some and the poor and the lack of rights of others.
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