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    Do I have to put on footwear?
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    No, footwear is not necessary. However, many noble-people of the Roman empire wore sandals to complete their outfits.
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    Should you wear jewelry with a toga?
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    Other than a brooch to hold up the toga, not a lot. It was considered bad manners in ancient Rome to wear more than one ring.
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    Can I use a heavier blanket instead?
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    You can try, but keep in mind that your toga will be warmer and more difficult to move around in. The drape and final look might also be different.
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    Can I use a heavier blanket than a sheet to make a toga?
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    It probably wouldn't look right because it would be hard to create the folds, and that's a key part of the togo look.
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    Would other people consider this outfit to be appropriate?
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    Depends on the situation. Are you supposed to be wearing this outfit to a convention? If yes, then probably. If you're going to a business meeting, I wouldn't exactly advise it.
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    Can you wear any shoes?
    Levi Odgers
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    In Roman times, legionary soldiers and auxiliaries wore sandal boots. If you can find sandals that look like Roman Empire shoes, that would fit well with the toga. If not, you can still wear normal shoes, but it might take away from the overall outfit.
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    is a toga basically the same thing as a tunic?
    Iris8989
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    Togas are restricted to Roman people. People of all cultures and places wore tunics in the past. Togas are loose, flowing robes. Tunics are clothes that can reach from the hip to the knees.
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