Togas were the biggest part of a man's wardrobe in Ancient Roman times. But depending on the type and color of the toga you wore, you could be making a statement about your place in society, rather than just a fashion statement.
Toga virilis- plain off-white, appropriate for any adult male
Toga praetexta- off white with a purple border, only for Senators and Magistrates like Consuls
Toga pulla- drak toga, only worn when mourning
Toga candida- a bright white toga to make politicians stand out and represent purity when they were running
Toga picta- all purple with gold thread, worn by generals after a victory Women had togas too, but in two simple styles instead of many. One was a no sleeve toga, the other a Greek chiton. Married women were made to wear more modest clothes than unmarried women, but their wardrobe was very simple and uncomplicated, as opposed to the men.
http://www.unrv.com/culture/ancient-roman-clothing.php
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