The Roman Time

Editors: María José Casellas & Camille Anderson

Table of Contents Editor’s page ………………………………3 Fashion Advice

…………………………….5 Women’s Fashion

………………………….7 Men’s Fashion

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Editor’s page  “As a rule, men worry more about what

they can’t see than about what they can.” -Julius Caesar

Was he talking about how some people lack accessories? No! Even though Julius Caesar was talking about how society always tries to pick out one’s flaws instead of embracing them, this quote does apply to our modern day situations. Some people walk the streets over-accessorized or not accessorized at all.

First, one needs to pick out clothes that suit their body types and frames, before adding on mounds of accessories that don’t complement the outfit. This issue of Roman Times includes articles that advice all the struggling fashion goddesses how to correctly accentuate their assets.

This edition provides different types of techniques used by Romans that help both men and women to look better. Romans have had a great influence in our fashion now a days, like the one shoulder dresses that resemble robes or the laurel headbands that give that extra sparkle for a night out or a day of social activities.

Celebrities worldwide dress in Roman-inspired gowns for events such as the Golden Globes, the Emmys, and the Academy Awards. They wear Roman-looking sandals and headbands that emphasize their beauty and style. Some designers have a great augment in the market, simply because they make collections that have a Roman influence.

Despite the Roman numbers used in men’s watches, the modern man doesn’t dress like a Roman man back then. This is majorly because society has changed and it would look bizarre seeing a man with a tunic walking down the street!

Roman Fashion AdviceAccessories Be sure to wear wreaths, which were used to ornament a person’s head. Also they represented a persons occupation. Julius Caesar used his wreath as a crown! You can also use ornate necklaces, anklets or armlets. Shoes

Roman citizens wore sandalsWhen going to a indoor activity wear soleae sandals, which are indoor footwear. And when going to an outdoor activity be sure to wear calcei, the outdoor footwear. Hair

If you part your hair through the middle you can accentuate your forehead and make your hair appear longer by adding a laurel headband used by Roman women.

Women’s Fashion

Clothing Roman women wore long tunics called

“stolas.” First, they would put on a long-sleeved tunic, and on top of it, a short-sleeved and shorter-hemmed tunic. To finish off, women would don a cloak with buckles that fastened on the right shoulder.

Hairstyles Like now a days, Roman women used

to dye their hair and add hairpieces to make their hair appear longer or thicker. They would also pin up their hair with adorned hairpins into a meticulously done up do. They’d also wear their hair down in curls. Women used to either adorn their hair with laurel/simple headbands or simply let the ringlets fall down perfectly.

Accessories Women would often don ornate

necklaces made out of carefully cut jewels or stones. The armlets and anklets were popular because of the snake design. It consisted of a snake wrapped around the forearm or ankle, usually with an emerald on the snake’s head. Brooches and jeweled buttons were donned to add glamour to the daily clothing.

The jeweled hairpins and rings were two of the most common accessories worn by Roman women in that time. Hairpins were common simply because the hairpins were essential to hold the styled hair in place. Why not add a little sparkle? Solid-gold hairnets were also used, obviously by the rich women of Rome.

Footwear Italian leather was used for men

and women’s sandals that extended up to mid-calf. Women wore house sandals paired with the stola, not with the togas. These sandals consisted of a leather base and leather strings intertwining the foot. Said sandals designs are commonly used now as daily footwear.

Men’s Fashion

TogasOnly male citizens of Rome were allowed to wear togas. They were made out of wool and were very large. The material was not sewn or pinned but was draped around the body and over one arm. Togas were very expensive because of the large amount of material needed to make them and very heavy. It was the law that all citizens wore togas for public events.

TunicsThe tunic was standard dress for all men from slaves to the nobles. It could be worn plain, belted at the waist or under a cloak. Citizens of Rome would wear a tunic under their toga.