chiton, Greek Chitōn, garment worn by Greek men and women from the Archaic period

Who wore Chitons in ancient Greece?

Men in ancient Greece customarily wore a chiton similar to the one worn by women, but knee-length or shorter. An exomis, a short chiton fastened on the left shoulder, was worn for exercise, horse riding, or hard labor.

What were chitons used for?

The chiton was a draped garment, as many Greek garments were. It was wrapped around the body, pinned at the shoulders and tied at the waist, as you can see in figures 1-6. More often, it is shown as a female garment.