Tunic is a loose-fitting garment, sleeved or sleeveless, extending to the knees or mid of thigh. Tunic is a perfect choice for those who want comfort along with style and sensation. It is usually pull on over head.

History of Tunics
Tunic was the common masculine garment of greco-roman civilization worn by men and women. It was worn by citizens and non-citizens alike. Tunics lost its popularity in mid 19`s but by the early 20th century, it had again gain its place. From the ancient Greeks through the Romans, and medieval times, tunics represented an easily made, highly comfortable, garment that could be worn by all sectors of society.

Types of Tunics
Originally, there were two basic styles of female tunics: peplos and chitons both made of either linen or silk, specially worn by Russian women. Both of these were made of two rectangular pieces of cloth partially sewn together on both sides; the open sections at the top were then folded down in the front and back. It was pulled overhead and fastened at shoulders with two large pins, forming a sleeveless dress. Then it was belted or tied.

Nowadays, they are available in variety of designs. The various types of tunics are usually based on the lengths and sleeves. There are short length, mid length and long length tunics that go very well with jeans and skirts. Similarly, the sleeves can be full sleeves or short sleeves or half sleeves.

Design and Style
They come in several distinctive style. Fashion magazines refer this style as Russian Blouse suits. There appear to have been three different basic styles of blouse tunic suits:

• Sailor
• Russian
• Buster Brown blouse suits.

Necks, cuffs and hem are often highly decorated, or finished in a contrasting colored fabric. Tunics can have almost any sleeve length or neck line style (scoop, vee, square or keyhole). The lower part can be straight (Norman) or flared (Viking, Saxon).

There are many varieties of tunic which are in fashion now-a-days. Tunics are made in many different fabrics, colors, and levels of decoration depending on a person's position and wealth. The prints cover a wide range like of big-bold prints-especially animal inspired prints, floral prints, abstract prints, polka dotted and many more. There are plain self colored tunics with stripes or bordered ends or sides. Embroidery, applique work, bandhini prints, sequins work etc. are all available designs of tunics-the choice is endless.

Fabrics
The main fabrics in use are :

• Silk
• Georgette
• Chiffon
• Polyester

Tunic is very comfortable and popular garment worn as casual wear as well as formal wear. It is vastly in demand in international fashion market and Indian market.