The stola was the traditional garment of Roman women; a feminine counterpart to the toga worn by men. (TV: The Romans
Donna Noble wore a royal purple stola when facing Pyrovile in Pompeii during 79, (TV: The Fires of Pompeii) and when helping to defy Darac-Poul-Caparrel-Jal-7 and some Gelem warriors in Calcutta during 1947. (PROSE: Ghosts of India)
Barbara Wright wore a stola in Rome before the Great Fire caused by Nero on 64. (TV: The Romans)