Clothing was most often made of wool, though the wealthy could afford cotton and silk. Both men and women would wear subligaculum, or underwear, as their first layer. These could look like shorts or a loincloth. Women would also wear a strophium, which was often a bank of fabric around their top.
Ancient Romans preferred for their clothing to be white, though later embroidery also became popular. While adults would also wear a variety of colored clothing, children usually wore white. The only person who was allowed to wear a purple item was the emperor. A toga praetexta, which was worn by young boys and Roman senators or magistrates, did have a purple stripe. Togas were large pieces of cloth, around 18 feet long by 6 feet wide, that were wrapped around the body. Only male Roman citizens were allowed to wear togas.
Slaves would wear plain tunics. and women would wear a stola, or long dress, over their tunics. Tunics could have short sleeves or be sleeveless. When women went outside, they would often wrap a palla, or shawl, around their shoulders and head.
Soleae, or sandels, were often worn, though calcei, or boots, could be worn for formal occasions or when it was cold.
Boys also received a bulla, or an amulet, for luck and protection, which they wore until they were men.
Ancient Romans preferred for their clothing to be white, though later embroidery also became popular. While adults would also wear a variety of colored clothing, children usually wore white. The only person who was allowed to wear a purple item was the emperor. A toga praetexta, which was worn by young boys and Roman senators or magistrates, did have a purple stripe. Togas were large pieces of cloth, around 18 feet long by 6 feet wide, that were wrapped around the body. Only male Roman citizens were allowed to wear togas.
Slaves would wear plain tunics. and women would wear a stola, or long dress, over their tunics. Tunics could have short sleeves or be sleeveless. When women went outside, they would often wrap a palla, or shawl, around their shoulders and head.
Soleae, or sandels, were often worn, though calcei, or boots, could be worn for formal occasions or when it was cold.
Boys also received a bulla, or an amulet, for luck and protection, which they wore until they were men.
Here are a couple of websites related to Roman clothing:
Ancient Rome: Clothing and Fashion
The Romans: Clothing
Ancient Rome: Clothing and Fashion
The Romans: Clothing
Here is the link to a practice quiz on ProProfs.
Roman Clothing Quiz
Roman Clothing Quiz