tunic and caligae

[M. Demetrius]

Or make the neck hole closer to head sized?

Of course that works, but from looking at the mosaics and such, it isn't the way that was commonly done. :wink: Seems like the large neck hole allows for dropping the garment over the shoulder, and exposing the right arm and shoulder, presumably for hard work. Others who have more info on clothing can probably add to that.

Dudicus: that sash is a great help, and it does seem to make the tunic work better. I have a wool one for colder weather, and a linen one for other times. About five yards long, it wraps over 4 times around the middle, and makes the whole thing work more easily, plus giving a "pocket" when not under armor for a wax tablet or a purse, or a money bag. I guess it would still be good for that under armor, but it wouldn't be accessible any more. Heh. Not much need for spending money on the battlefield anyway, eh? :roll: