Quote Originally Posted by Andros Antonius View Post
Well, I heard togas were all the rage back then, especially at Roman frat parties.

But seriously, fashion might have varied more between cultures at the time than today because they were more isolated, but definitely changed less over time than in modern times. It wasn't even till like the 19th or 20th centuries that fashions began noticeably changing each decade or so, but you're right about certain clothings staying popular over the years, like suits for formal occasions.
That's not really true, on either side. Until the last century, most clothing you wore was dictated by formal rules relating to your job/social postion. Such clothing has changed very little, and tends to cycle. What HAS changed more often is the clothes we wear casually, though even then men has worn trousers consistantly for 150 years.

On the other side, classical and medieval fashion changed fairly often, beards, for example, were barbarian until Hadrian, Julius Caesar was (in)famous for his elaborate long-sleeved tunics, etc.