Aspects of Roman clothing have an enormous appeal to the Western imagination. Their clothing style is an inspiration to the clothing style of various other countries worldwide; in the later generations. The type of Roman breastplate armor was used in the later years by Europeans in their military attire. During the period of French Revolution, attempts were made to dress the French officials in Roman toga to indicate the importance of citizenship in a republic (as togas were an indication of citizenship among the ancient Romans). The attire of modern day brides of western countries has their veil and wedding ring inherited from the Roman culture. The freed slaves of ancient Rome used to wear a bonnet; a cap like cover. The brimless cap manufactured by liberty during the 18^th century had a resemblance to it.

 

Roman clothing remained the most advanced culture of their time. It retains its grandeur and reputation as one of the greatest cultural centres in the world. Their costumes provide an insight into their national life and aesthetic values as well. Many costumes worn today are a refinement of the past. They are a modern creation of people anxious to reinvent their past.

 

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