Q&A for How to Make a Toga

Yes, this does work as long as the sheet is the correct size. For an adult, a queen size sheet should work fine as long as you are under 6 feet tall. If you are taller, use a king size sheet.

You might try looking at a thrift store for an old sheet, or ask your friends/parents/grandparents if they have an extra.

Yes. That's a good costume idea.

The instructions above are the same for any gender. You can always add a T-shirt (or even leggings) underneath for comfort and warmth, as required.

If you want color on top of the white, then try using a purple. Purple was such a rare colored material at the time that it was saved for great rulers.

Between 12 and 20 feet (3.7 and 6.1 m) in length, draped over the shoulders and around the body.

You can use another, colored sheet, or any cheap fabric that is thin and easy to drape. Anything that's not thick, stiff, or difficult to cut should be fine.