| Togas are most often considered to be Greek in origin | | | | virtually any long piece of cloth; even a blanket or |
| and are usually associated with college sororities and | | | | sheet may work well. Another version is more similar |
| fraternities. In fact, the history of these flowing | | | | to a loose dress or tunic. Finally, the shoulder area of |
| garments may be traced to ancient Rome. Moreover, | | | | the toga may be left bare, or the ends tied together to |
| these long panels of woolen cloth were worn as | | | | create more fabric folds. |
| everyday attire. Once Greek-styled, shirt-length togas | | | | Togas were originally fashioned to reach the calf or |
| were introduced, the more formal, full-length Roman | | | | the ankle. For better ease of movement, costume |
| togas were reserved for ceremonial events, | | | | versions of togas are often shorter, reaching just to |
| government officials, and various high-ranking | | | | the knees. Moreover, mini-skirt togas may make |
| individuals. With the recent popularity of the gladiator | | | | particularly attractive costumes for women wanting to |
| theme in many recent motion pictures like Gladiator, the | | | | portray a Roman or Greek goddess. |
| 300 and the recent remake of Clash of the Titans, | | | | Although toga costumes are oftentimes fairly |
| Greek and Roman costumes have had a resurgence | | | | uncomplicated to make, there is a wide variety of |
| in popularity. | | | | premade costumes available for purchase both online |
| In ancient Greek society, toga style garments were | | | | and in retail outlets. You'll most likely find a better |
| quite often considered to be a less masculine style of | | | | selection of roman clothing online. In addition you'll be |
| dress, and were favored by artists and poets as well. | | | | less susceptible to a wardrobe malfunction with a |
| Togas eventually became closely associated with | | | | commercially offered costume. Many styles are |
| Dionysus, the Greek god of frivolity and wine. This | | | | available for both men and women, and in different |
| imagery is a particularly popular party theme, where | | | | colors and lengths. Prices vary depending on the |
| togas symbolize merriment and fun. | | | | degree of detail and quality, but fashionable toga |
| Current styles of toga costumes are frequently | | | | costumes may be found in the $25 to $100 range. |
| fashioned after their Roman and Grecian | | | | You'll also want to make sure you add some |
| predecessors, the main difference being that the | | | | accessories like roman strap-up sandles and and ivy |
| modern versions are generally much skimpier by | | | | wreath to complete the look. Gold wrap jewelery like |
| design. Although usually available in white, other colors | | | | hanging necklaces and bangles will add even more |
| like the red Spartan costume from the 300 are popular | | | | style to the look. |
| alternatives. A basic version of a toga may consist of | | | | |