Toga is the name given to a garment that was very popular in the time of Ancient Rome. It was basically a sash, of somewhere around 6 meters length, which was wrapped around the body. The dress was customarily made of wool and had a linen tunic worn beneath it. Today, toga has become a costume for fancy dress competitions, theme parties, and the like. Unlike the roman times, when it formed a part of male clothing only, it is now worn by both the genders. If you have a costume party coming up and do not know how to tie or wrap a toga, make use of the instructions provided below.
How to Wear a Toga
Items Needed
- Safety Pins
- 3-4 Yards of a Material (cotton, muslin or poplin)
- Sleeveless T-shirt/ Tunic
Instructions
- Go to the market and buy 3-4 yards of any material that you think will be easy to drape. As per our opinion, cotton, muslin and poplin are the best.
- Wear a sleeveless t-shirt/tunic on top.
- Hold the material horizontally, by length, and start wrapping it around your waist.
- After you have wrapped the material 1.5 times, stop.
- With the help of safety pins, secure the toga safely around your waist.
- Throw the rest of the fabric over your shoulder.
- Now, bring back the material to around your waist and tuck it into the waistband.
- You can also use pins to make sure that the material is safely tucked in the waistband.
- Your toga is ready to be worn to a party!
