Accurate historical attire isn’t a priority in most LARP events, but channeling the aesthetics of the Antiquity can still be achieved with a few well-chosen accessories and iconic period items. For clothing, it is well known that Greco-Roman warriors often used battle skirts to protect the groin and the upper legs, a leather armor that was not often seen in other historical periods and hence makes it a very clear signifier of Antiquity inspiration.

Short sleeves or sleeveless tunics with a wide collar are also classic of the era, with the neckline remaining high to the level of the collarbones.

In terms of armor; muscular breastplates, segmented plate armor, classic Corinthian helmets with the crest, and singular arm reinforcements are all pretty unique to the period, associated with either Greek and Roman soldiers, or gladiators in the arena. Short chainmail shirts were also used, as well as greaves and shields.

Swords from Antiquity were mostly short compared to later periods. The longest Roman sword, the spatha, rarely exceeded 85cm, with a much shorter average represented by the likes of the gladius. Metallurgy of the time wasn’t as sophisticated and limited blade length, or else the swords were too fragile. Longer weapons mostly took the form of spears and pikes.