Atrian Clothing



Clothing in the Atrian League is, like a great many other things, a matter of personal style and taste being dictated principally by the wearer with a few common-sense rules. Perhaps the most important thing to understand about Atrian clothing is that the garments are almost entirely asexual in nature and it is the colour choices, accessories and method of wearing the garment which is gender-identifying.

In general, the basic garment is the khiton, a sleeveless garment made of either linen or fine wool which attached at the shoulders via pins (called fibula)and draped from mid-thigh to the floor (depending on the sex, age, and fashion sense of the wearer). If needed, additional warmth or modesty can be found by wearing a generous outer garment similar to a toga known as a himation or even a thicker, woolen cloak (a chlamys).

A broad straw hat (pestasos) is worn for shade against the sun. Footwear, it should be mentioned, is highly optional and it is not uncommon for an Atrian to not own a pair if their occupation or social station does not require them. When deemed important enough to be worn, sandals or ankle-high, laced boots finish the ensemble.

Both men and women wear their hair in curls, arranged in complex designs and held in place with pins and ribbons as well as scented waxes and lotions. Woman normally allow their hair to grow long, but men tend to crop it shoulder length or shorter. Facial hair is of significance for many men. The overall consensus is that to have a thick, full beard and mustache is to be a mature male and a lack of facial hair is to be a boyish youth. Both are considered worthy endeavours, but it is a binary matter. A beard or mustache alone, or one which is thin and wispy is entirely undesirable.