Did your toga measure up? You had your practice this weekend and maybe you didn’t perfect your look, but don’t worry! This guide will have you ready to host your own toga party this summer or next year!
The most important step in creating your look is to have the right piece of fabric. Contrary to popular belief, a sheet is actually not a very good choice. The shape isn’t ideal, you’ll have more fabric than you know what to do with, and it can actually be more expensive. If you have the opportunity to drop in at a fabric store and pick up a piece of cloth that is four yards long (or five if you prefer the Greek version of a tall-tee) and roughly five feet wide (the standard width that cloth comes in anyway) you’ll be much more successful in achieving the perfect Greek ensemble. Plus, as an added bonus you can customize your garment with wild patterns or colors. However if you don’t have the time or means to buy some cloth, it’s acceptable to make do with a sheet.
Next, perhaps unknown to the general population, you have several options for the shape of your Greek garment. A common dress for women and men in ancient Greece was the chitron.
- Fold your piece of material in half and lay it so that the folded side is to the right. The two shorter sides will become the top and bottom.
- Place pins every few inches along the top, leaving a larger space in the middle for your head and smaller ones on the ends for your arms.
- Sew or pin the left side completely shut (depending on how ambitious you are you could probably even duct tape it, etc).
- Put it on by putting your head through the hole between pins. The pinned edge should be across your shoulders/along the tops of your arms.
- Hold your arms out straight to your sides while you have someone belt the material tightly around your waist (your real waist, not your hips). Pull extra material up over your belt for a flowy look (and also so you don’t trip on it).
- If you prefer a shorter, cocktail style feel free to cut off the bottom.
- Voila!
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