Initially, togas were worn by both men and women. They were worn by all manual laborers. Over time, they became part of the Roman national identity. They served both ceremonial and social functions.
Togas were usually made of white wool. Around the 3rd century BC, women began to replace togas with stolas. These were long, pleated, sleeveless robes. They were worn by wealthy Roman women. The stola could be made of linen, wool and, for wealthy women, silk.
Unlike the toga, the stola had no predetermined color.
