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QuestionWhat size sheet should I use for a toga?This answer was written by one of our trained team of researchers who validated it for accuracy and comprehensiveness.wikiHow Staff EditorStaff AnswerThat depends on how big you are, but a full, queen, or king-sized sheet is a good bet for most adults. For a child, you might want to use a twin or single sheet.
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QuestionWhat do you call a female toga?This answer was written by one of our trained team of researchers who validated it for accuracy and comprehensiveness.wikiHow Staff EditorStaff AnswerWomen in ancient Rome typically wore a garment called a stola rather than a toga. The stola is a type of pleated, typically sleeveless dress that is fastened at the shoulders with pins and belted at the waist and just under the breasts. It was usually worn over a tunic.
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QuestionWhat’s the difference between a toga and a chiton?This answer was written by one of our trained team of researchers who validated it for accuracy and comprehensiveness.wikiHow Staff EditorStaff AnswerA chiton is a type of ancient Greek garment, although it was also worn by the Romans during some periods. A chiton is a simple rectangle of cloth that is fastened at the shoulders to form a tunic, while a true toga is a large, semi-circular cloth that is elaborately draped around the body.
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QuestionWhat length of material is needed?Community AnswerAbout 4 yards is the magic number, but anywhere between 4 and 6 yards will be great. Longer lengths will give it a more flowing appearance.
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QuestionHow many feet of cloth should a preteen use for a toga?Community Answer4 yards at least would be helpful, but depending on your size, about 4-7 yards would be great.
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QuestionHow do I measure the cloth for a toga?Community AnswerA yardstick would be ideal, especially if you wan your toga to fall into the "magical" four yard range.
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QuestionHow do I wrap a toga in a male style if I am a female?Community AnswerJust do method 1 or 2. But you will obviously need to wear something under the toga.
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QuestionIf I'm wearing a toga, should I not have shoes on?Community AnswerIt doesn't matter. Sandals would give you a more authentic look, however.
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QuestionWhat shoes should I wear?Community AnswerSandals are ideal, but any casual shoe will be fine.
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QuestionDid Greeks wear togas and were they the same as Roman togas?Community AnswerGreek men wore togas, and Greek women wore chitons and tunics. It would be mostly the same as Romans, but the Greeks would have simpler colors, like white.
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QuestionWhat would a obese person do to tie a toga around themselves?Community AnswerJust use a queen or king sized sheet and wrap it the same way. If there's excess material, just safety pin everything in place.
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QuestionCan I wear a belt on a male toga?Community AnswerYes, you can.
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QuestionDo I have to be high class (Patrician) to wear purple in my toga?Community AnswerNo. In Roman times rich people wore purple because it was expensive.
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QuestionHow much fabric is needed for a toga?Community AnswerThis depends on your body type; 4 - 6 yards should suffice.
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QuestionWhat length does a child need?Community AnswerA normal-sized child would wear a toga of 5 - 7 yards.
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QuestionWhat to do if you don’t have a bed sheet?WikiBoatCommunity AnswerAny long length of cloth will work, although make sure that it is flexible enough to wrap around your body. This means old clothes, blanket sheets, curtains, cloth tablecloths and other materials will work, while plastic and other materials will not.
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