How to Make and Tie a Toga Contrary to popular opinion, sheets are not the best option mainly because they are more expensive than using a good quality piece of material. You will also need large safety pins. Buy or find 4-6 yards of a good quality piece of material not necessarily white (see pics below), it takes about three feet to go around your waist, and you need to wrap it at least 1.5 times around your waist before you throw the remainder over your shoulder (either shoulder). Then bring the fabric back to the waist, and tie it up or wrap it some more or whatever.
Fact: In ancient times Greeks wore vest-like under-shirts underneath the toga meaning bare shoulders were a myth. MALE Around the waist at least once Pin it at that point Throw the rest over one shoulder Around the back Pin it again at the waist. Wear shorts underneath Wear sandals, thongs FEMALE Add to the basic wrap design small horizontal bands (leather, chain) accentuating waist and bust line. ACCESSORIES! A good looking toga is one with a sword, gold chains, amulets and jewelry. HEADWEAR Make laurel headwear using a wire coat hanger, shape it into a circle (to fit on your head) Then attach plastic (or real) leaves and wrap it around the wire hanger. Sandals are ideal footwear for a Greek look. Keep in mind you want to wear tennis shoes if you are participating in an event.