What did ninjas actually wear?

For many people, the word "ninja" may bring up an image of a person clad almost entirely in black. But is that what they actually wore?

Live Science contacted experts and examined historical texts to learn how these famous warriors really dressed. Ninjas, also known as shinobi, operated throughout Japan and performed espionage, sabotage and, on rare occasions, assassinations. They also occasionally took part in battles. When exactly they originated is unclear, but ninjas operated in Japan until the late 19th century.

When it came to their wardrobe, ninja wore disguises that made it easier . . .