Whether you are looking for a man’s or woman’s Roman toga costume for Halloween or a toga party or even the Mardi Gras, they are so easy to wear. Originally made from fine wool and from several shapes, there are many designs from which to choose.

Dignitaries were the privileged rank and their togas had a stripe or draping that set them apart. Getting the hair and footwear right will make or break the authenticity of the entire outfit. We think you will like our suggestions below.

Roman Toga Woman’s Costume
Available in One Size – 8 to 12

Wearing a Roman Toga Woman’s Costume will set you apart immediately. Its simplicity makes it comfortable to wear and easy to dress up or down. There is a sweet youthfulness to this costume.

The floor length gown comes with a square neckline edged in gold, a slit on the side of the skirt and a gold trimmed hemline. The soft red velveteen drape is attached and also edged with gold.

Queens and goddesses were featured having long hair and if your hair isn’t long, wigs are easy to buy and wear. Although featured with high heels, there is no reason you can’t wear a pair of sexy gold sandals. Arm cuffs are also available separately and do enhance the entire costume.

Roman Toga Caesar Adult Costume
Available in one sits fits most adults.

Everyone will want to call out “Hail to Caesar” when they see you. This neat Roman Toga Caesar Adult costume should fit male adults between the sizes of 40-42 but don’t let that stop you.

It’s a long one-piece white toga which is roomy and could fit up to a size 48 depending on your body structure. Gold edging along the boat neck type neckline and gold sequin accents make this look real.

A gold vinyl belt with a Velcro closure and a burgundy drape over your shoulder and arm add a lot of pizzazz. The elastic laurel wreath crown is perfect to place on your short or long locks. This is really a classy costume made of quality fabric that will last a long time. You’ll look better than Emperor Julius and the Centurions and soldiers will stand at attention. Plus the empress in your life will love seeing you in this outfit. As usual, you will have to provide your own sandals.

When we think of ancient Rome and Roman costumes, togas do come to mind. Clothing needed to be simple due to the constraints of making them. Stitching was minimal since needles were coarse and thick. Lead weights were often sewn into hems to keep them in place. Also, one of the rules or Roman dress codes of that era was that togas had to be white and could not be worn by foreigners or exiled citizens, only citizens in good standing.

Both men and women wore a version of togas traditionally made of wool, and the types of design had great significance depending on the person’s stature. Boys from wealthy families wore simple white togas. Around his 16th birthday, he could wear a toga with a purple hem. Girls’ togas were called stola and they were worn over another toga which reached the ground. Children generally wore simple belted tunics. Silk was solely worn by rich females for many years until about the 4th century when courtiers had the luxury of wearing silk robes with elaborate embroidery.

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