Historical story

What people wore in the

Ancient Egypt

* Men: loincloths or short skirts, sometimes with a sash or belt

* Women: long, straight dresses, often made of linen

* Children: similar to adults, but often shorter

Ancient Greece

* Men: tunics, cloaks, and sandals

* Women: long dresses, often with a belt or sash

* Children: similar to adults, but often shorter

Ancient Rome

* Men: togas, tunics, and sandals

* Women: stolas, tunics, and sandals

* Children: similar to adults, but often shorter

Middle Ages

* Men: tunics, hose, and cloaks

* Women: kirtles, gowns, and veils

* Children: similar to adults, but often shorter

Renaissance

* Men: doublets, hose, and cloaks

* Women: gowns, bodices, and skirts

* Children: similar to adults, but often shorter

17th Century

* Men: coats, breeches, and waistcoats

* Women: gowns, bodices, and petticoats

* Children: similar to adults, but often shorter

18th Century

* Men: coats, breeches, and waistcoats

* Women: gowns, bodices, and petticoats

* Children: similar to adults, but often shorter

19th Century

* Men: coats, trousers, and waistcoats

* Women: gowns, bodices, and skirts

* Children: similar to adults, but often shorter

20th Century

* Men: suits, trousers, and shirts

* Women: dresses, skirts, and blouses

* Children: similar to adults, but often shorter