Scholars know of around twenty specific outfits that the high-level aristocratic people of the Empire would be allowed to wear in addition to the other twenty outfit types that are shown for the lower-level elites. The elites of the empire wore fibers such as linen as compared to the wool of the common people, this linen allowed for greater comfort in warmer weather. For colder weather that would be experienced, the linen fibers were intertwined with other multi-colored threads that also helped show the wealth acquired by these elite individuals.
Scholars have identified around twenty specific garments that the upper echelons of imperial society would be allowed to wear, in addition to the twenty attire types shown for lower-ranking nobility. The lower classes favored linen fibers over wool, which offered greater comfort during warmer periods. Conversely, for colder climates, the linen fibers were combined with other multicolored threads to showcase the wealth accumulated by these elite individuals.