Stola vs. Toga — What's the Difference?

The stola (Classical Latin: [ˈst̪ɔ.ɫ̪a]) was the traditional garment of Roman women, corresponding to the toga, that was worn by men. The stola was usually woollen.Originally, women wore togas as well, but after the 2nd century BC, the toga was worn exclusively by men, and women were expected to wear the stola.

The toga (, Classical Latin: [ˈt̪ɔ.ɡa]), a distinctive garment of ancient Rome, was a roughly semicircular cloth, between 12 and 20 feet (3.7 and 6.1 m) in length, draped over the shoulders and around the body. It was usually woven from white wool, and was worn over a tunic.

(historical) The traditional garment of women in Ancient Rome, corresponding to the toga worn by men.

A loose flowing outer garment worn by the citizens of ancient Rome, made of a single piece of cloth and covering the whole body apart from the right arm.

A chorister's surplice.

A loose one-piece outer garment worn in public by male citizens in ancient Rome.

(heraldry) A bearing showing a fringed scarf.

A robe of office; a professional or ceremonial gown.

A long garment, descending to the ankles, worn by Roman women.

A loose outer garment worn by the citizens of Ancient Rome.

A loose wrap gown.

(Philippines) An academic gown.

The loose outer garment worn by the ancient Romans, consisting of a single broad piece of woolen cloth of a shape approaching a semicircle. It was of undyed wool, except the border of the toga prætexta.

A one-piece cloak worn by men in ancient Rome