How did the ancient Greeks dress?

Dr. dig responds:
Greek clothes were very simple. Both men and women wore pieces of material draped around their bodies to form either a tunic or cloak.

Clothes were usually made from wool (from sheep) or linen (from the flax plant). In the fifth century B.C. the Greeks also made cloth from cotton which came from India. By the 4th century B.C. silk was being produced in Greece, but this was expensive and considered a luxury material that could only be bought by the richest folk.

Women and girls wore longer type basic dress, called a chiton, made from the same linen or woollen material. For warmth they might wear a heavier shawl called a himation over a chiton for warmth.

Men - and children - wore simple tunics which came to about the knees with cloaks and sandals. Older men wore longer tunics and slaves wore loincloths which covered their private parts. Men also wore a himation - a large cloak that wrapped around the body. When travelling, hunting or riding, a short cloak called a chlamys was worn.

The ancient Greeks wore shoes made from leather, or furlined boots in winter. Many people just went barefoot. Wide brimmed hats were worn to keep the sun off.