How to Make a Toga Robe

Togas are simple to put together, making for an easy Halloween or costume party costume.

Togas, a Roman fashion consisting of a piece of fabric draped around the body, have made a comeback in modern times as party wear. They are worn over a tunic (nowadays a t-shirt and shorts for the truly modest) and leave one arm exposed, usually the right. They are wrapped around the waist to secure them and held closed with a pin. Anyone can make their own toga with some basic equipment and be ready to party the night away in style.

Things You'll Need

• 5 to 6 yards of cloth or a full/queen size bedsheet
• Decorative brooch
• Safety pins

Instructions

1. Fold your cloth or sheet in half and secure one end to your waist under your right arm. Use a pin or hold it in place as you follow the next step

2. Wrap the cloth around your waist two or three times, depending on your size, bringing it around the front of your body on the last wrap. Secure the sheet to your t-shirt or shorts with a safety pin.

3. Throw the trailing end of the sheet or cloth over your left shoulder from the front, allowing it to fall loosely down your back. Secure a portion of the cloth to your t-shirt with the decorative brooch if you wish, but allow part of the cloth to drape over your left arm.

References

• Fashion-Era.com: Roman Costume History The Roman Toga & Tunic: Pauline Weston Thomas
• Roman-Colosseum.info: Toga
• Pioneerthinking.com: How to Make a Toga: Kathleen Colussy