How To Make A TogaA toga is clothing that people wore in ancient Rome. Original togas were about 20 feet long, made out of wool, and people wrapped them around their bodies, usually with a linen tunic underneath. Originally, both women and men wore togas; however, after some time only men wore them.The Meaning Of TogasSince soldiers did not wear togas, people thought of them as a symbol of peace and rank. Typically only men of high status such as magistrates wore them. There were other people who wore them too, however, and there were even different togas for different occasions. Today, people usually wear togas only during toga parties. For those people, who would like to make their own toga for such a party, this article may help.How To Make A Basic TogaFirst of all, people will need to gather together some scissors, about 2 or 3 yards of material and a few safety pins. Since togas are nothing more than a length of material wrapped around the body a few times, they are quite easy to make. Although ancient Romans wore togas that were 20 feet in length, a piece of material about 4 to 6 feet is sufficient. People should fold the material in half, and using one of the safety pins, they need to fasten it around their waist. The toga should reach the knees. Now they need to wrap the material around their waste again and fasten it again. Finally, they need to wrap the remaining material over a shoulder and drape it down to the waist, fastening it one last time.It is essential to note that people wear a tunic and/or shorts under the toga. Accessories For Decorating TogasIn some cases, women may want to wear a belt or band around their waist or below their breasts to accessorize the toga. Men and women, both, may also choose to wear such things as an imitation sword, large jewelry or sandals. Some people even wear Roman laurels on their heads by taking a wire coat hanger, shaping it into a circle and decorating it with leaves.