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Originally the toga was worn by all Romans; free citizens were required to wear togas because only slaves and children wore tunics.By the 2nd century BC, however, it was worn over a tunic, and the tunic became the basic item of dress. Women wore an outer garment known as a stola, which was a long pleated dress similar to the Greek chitons.
With the adjective kosmios (κόσμιος) meaning "modest", 1 Timothy 2:9–10 uses the Greek word catastola katastolé (καταστολῇ) for the apparel suitable for Christian females, and for this reason, women belonging to Conservative Anabaptist denominations often wear a cape dress with a headcovering; for example, ladies who are ...
Trousers (or pants in American English) are a staple of historical and modern fashion. Throughout history, the role of trousers is a constant change for women. The first appearance of trousers in recorded history is among nomadic steppe-people in Western Europe. Steppe people were a group of nomads of various different ethnic groups that lived ...
Jesus shown condemning hypocrisy among Pharisees, which could manifest itself in wearing long tassels, in James Tissot's late 19th century painting Woe unto You, Scribes and Pharisees. Matthew 23:5 also has Jesus saying: But they do all their deeds to be noticed by men; for they broaden their phylacteries and lengthen the tassels of their garments.
The Catholic Pope Nicholas I approved of both men and women wearing pants. In 866, he wrote in response to the Bulgar Kahn St Boris the Baptiser, "For whether you or your women wear or do not wear pants neither impedes your salvation nor leads to any increase of your virtue." He then proceeded to expound the virtue of wearing the "spiritual ...
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Related: Bask in Megan Fox’s Edgy Style Evolution: Sheer Gowns, Latex Pants and More Megan Fox is always serving looks. Since becoming a household name in the early 2000s, the actress has slayed ...
As fans of “Frozen” already know from the promos for “Frozen 2,” sisters Elsa (voiced by Idina Menzel) and Anna (Kristen Bell) are going on another big adventure in the upcoming sequel.