Tunic

A tunic or undergarment was a shirt worn under the robe, by both men and women.
The tunic consisted of two rectangular cloths sewn together at the shoulders and on the side. This created half-length sleeves.
A tunic could also be worn without a robe, for instance when working.

A tunic could be long, reaching to the ankles, or short, reaching to the calves. Soldiers and men occupied with physical labour generally wore a short tunic. This gave them more freedom to move. Women wore a long tunic, with half-length or long sleeves.
A belt or strap was often worn around the tunic.

In New Testament times styles of clothing were often adopted from the Romans in the cities. Typical of the time was a tunic with two coloured vertical bands woven into it.