Quote Originally Posted by Pleater View Post
The long plaid worn around the body and over the left shoulder is very like an ancient Greek garment, but I forget the name - no I don't - pallium, which was rectangular and is related to the simple form of the Roman toga, but that was shaped into an elipse, and then I think it was folded lengthways so it was worn as a half elipse.

Togas became very elaborate and quite huge, not really practical, but the simple pallium is in many ways more practical than a jacket as it can be adjusted to the needs of the wearer - and even the wind direction very easily.

I love the foot gloves.

I wear sandals all year round, and only put on solid footwear for reasons of safety or hygene, or when dressing up, which is not very often at all.
I think you might mean a chiton as the big rectangular garment? Is that what you mean?