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Roman Fashion Q2.

what did people wear to work?

social status-

social structure- In Ancient Rome Men and woman wore simple garmens, like togas and tunics, togas showed age and status: Toga Paetexta: white toga with a purple strip- this toga was worn by Magistartes and boys untill the age of 15-16 Toga Virillis:whit toga-worn by male roman citizens and boys after the age of 15-16 Toga Picta:white toga with embordery of gold- worn by victorious Generals and Emporers Toga Candida:white toga with a shinny gloss- worn by men running for public office Toga Pulla:black toga made out of natural black wool- worn at funerals girls wore paetexta togas untill married. People in ancient Rome wore togas and tunics, some wore both by wearing the tunic under then the toga over that.In there day to day lives. Roman woman wore togas and tunics.Also men wore tunics with a tie around there waist. There were some varieties but were always very simple.Wealthy woman wore rich colours and fine materials, like silks.

what did people wear on special occasions did this change o- But this did change on special occasions.In banquets gueasts would wear greek robes called synthesis, when they went to gladiator games they woyuld just wear there togas.

How does this compare to modern day?

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