The tunic is a long, loose shirt or blouse that descends below the hips, often to mid-thigh or lower, worn over trousers, leggings or as a short dress. Its silhouette descends from antiquity (the Roman and Greek tunic) and Eastern dress, and in every culture it signified simplicity, comfort and modest coverage of the body. The modern tunic combines ease with elegance: it conceals the hip line and stomach, gives freedom of movement and easily creates a restrained, somewhat ethnic or resort look. The tunic is made of light, fluid fabrics; the key in styling is to balance its length and volume with a narrower bottom.
