Ancient Greek Clothing For Men

Ancient Greek clothing for men came in two different overall styles. Kilts were worn by men along with knee length tunics, but both men and young boys could wear thigh high tunics. Loin cloths worked well for those who worked out in the hot sun. Slaves only wore short skirts. In the winter, for those fortunate enough to afford it, men would wear winterized cloaks or himation usually with one shoulder bare. Large brooches were used to hold cloaks and tunics in place. Both men and women wore chiton, tunic-like robes that were more elaborate; the only difference was that men wore chitons around the knees while women sport theirs to the ankles. Around 500 BCE, hair for men was short and the beard was neatly trimmed, but by 350 BCE men wore short hair with no facial hair. Men wore leather wrapped sandals with thinner straps used to bind the leather together.