Clothing/Legends

Clothing referred to various types of covering of the body. Many sentient species used to wear clothes (like the Humans or the Kaminoans), while other usually didn't (like the Wookiees or the Tchuukthai).

Functions
Pragmatically, clothes would protect from various kind of damage – including heat, cold, wind or dirt. Moreover, clothing was also used as an indicator of social status, gender or individual preferences. This was particularly true in societies based on individual competition ; amongst the Neimoidian, elaborate clothes would strongly assert their wearer's wealth and social position over others.

Despite the numerous cultural differences, many species throughout the Galaxy shared a basic design of simple, loose-fitting robes, which inspired the humble Jedi apparel. The Sith Order used similar trappings, but in shades of black rather than brown.

On planet Naboo, clothing was often used a form of social communication. For example, during the Trade Federation blockade, the citizens of Theed made subtle use of Naboo color and fashion symbolism to express their support or opposition to the Queen Padmé Amidala's policies.

In many species, clothes were also a question of modesty, and appearing in the nude was considered indecent. Some indigenous cultures were more relaxed on issues of modesty and clothing. The Icarii Queen Selestrine was virtually nude, which would have been unthinkable on worlds like Naboo or Alderaan. The Sand People of Tatooine were wrapped in strips of cloth and robe from head to foot, and the removal of clothing was strictly forbidden outside of intimity with one's mate or certain rituals.

Appearances
Though clothing appears in almost every Star Wars work, this list includes only explicit mentions of clothing in text or dialogue:
 * Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menaces novel
 * Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones novel