Roman Dress and Clothing By Brittany O’Shea
Toga The toga was the national garment of Rome it was worn by all men
Stola The stola is a toga but made for women
Cloak This was worn over the toga but most often replaced it in bad weather
Palla The blue garment this lady is wearing is a palla The palla acts as a cloak for women
Bulla Before the age of manhood, Roman boys wore a bulla containing protective amulets
Tunic (Tunica) The tunica is a shorter version of the toga sometimes acting as an undergarment to it
Peplos The peplos was one of two types of tunics for women
Chiton The Chiton was the second type of tunic worn by women
Men’s Shoe Calcei were worn outside and always with a toga
Women’s Shoe More open than a men’s shoe the women’s shoe looks more like the modern sandals (soleae, sandalia)