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We are in luck, people! Costumes for our upcoming History Day event are just about the easiest of our entire history cycle: togas! We are going with simple togas for everyone, so this should be a cinch, right? In fact, it barely warrants a blog post, but Down Home is here to offer a little guidance, should you want it.
Toga tutorials abound on the internet. You can keep it basic, or accessorize to your heart’s content – here are a few videos that offer a simple guide to making a toga:
How to make a bed sheet toga:
How to make a toga 4 different ways:
How to tie a toga (with belt and headband for girls):
- This site has some great reference pictures and info about Roman dress.
- Here are a few accessory ideas for both men and women.
And finally, here are a few clever ideas for kid-made accessories, if you are the crafty type and want to have fun sprucing up your togas:
We look forward to seeing everyone decked out in their Roman togas on Friday, June 6th!
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