{"id":2567,"date":"2023-03-15T10:35:03","date_gmt":"2023-03-15T09:35:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.learnancientrome.com\/?p=2567"},"modified":"2023-03-15T10:35:03","modified_gmt":"2023-03-15T09:35:03","slug":"did-civilians-wear-belts-in-ancient-rome","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.learnancientrome.com\/did-civilians-wear-belts-in-ancient-rome\/","title":{"rendered":"Did civilians wear belts in ancient rome?"},"content":{"rendered":"

In ancient Rome, civilians typically wore belts as a part of their everyday attire. Belts were generally made of leather or fabric and were used to hold up tunics or other garments. Some belts were also decorated with metalwork or other adornments.<\/p>\n

No, belts were not commonly worn by civilians in ancient Rome.<\/p>\n

What did poor men wear in Ancient Rome? <\/h2>\n

The tunic was the standard article of clothing for all men in ancient Rome, from slaves to nobles. It could be worn plain, belted at the waist, or under a cloak. Citizens of Rome would wear a tunic under their toga.<\/p>\n

The toga was a garment that was considered to be Rome’s “national costume.” It was a garment that was privileged to Roman citizens, but for day-to-day activities, most Romans preferred more casual, practical, and comfortable clothing. The tunic, in various forms, was the basic garment for all classes, both sexes, and most occupations.<\/p>\n

What garment was limited only to Roman citizens <\/h3>\n