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Most rich people in ancient Rome wore togas which had many different colors for example like blue. They also tunics which were cheaper than togas they were for equestrian/patrician the tunic also went down to the knees. “Men and women wore the same underwear” which were made from “loincloth called a subligaculum”.

Romans always wore sandals inside that showed their toes while outside they wore shoes that covered their toes. The sandals were made from leather strips while the shoes were made from leather. Men were only allowed to wear one piece of jewelry and it was a ring. While women can wear any jewelry they wanted. They were also made out of jewels/gold (obviously).
Men had short hair while women had long hair. Men also

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