A stola is a traditional garment worn by women in ancient Rome. It is a long, flowing dress that typically reaches the ankles and is often made from lightweight fabrics. The stola is characterized by its wide straps and a fitted bodice, and it is usually worn over a tunic. This garment symbolizes a woman's status and respectability in Roman society. Women would often accessorize their stola with a palla, a type of shawl or cloak, which could be draped over the shoulders. The stola was commonly worn by married women, distinguishing them from unmarried women, who typically wore a simpler garment called a tunica. The stola remains an important symbol of Roman culture and fashion.