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QuestionDo I have to put on footwear?Community AnswerNo, footwear is not necessary. However, many noble-people of the Roman empire wore sandals to complete their outfits.
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QuestionShould you wear jewelry with a toga?Community AnswerOther 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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QuestionCan I use a heavier blanket instead?Community AnswerYou 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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QuestionCan I use a heavier blanket than a sheet to make a toga?Community AnswerIt 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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QuestionWould other people consider this outfit to be appropriate?Community AnswerDepends 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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QuestionCan you wear any shoes?Levi OdgersCommunity AnswerIn 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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Questionis a toga basically the same thing as a tunic?Iris8989Community AnswerTogas 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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