A toga made from a sheet for a man. How to quickly and easily make a Greek goddess costume. Saree style toga

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The former formal wear of the ancient Greeks has now become the favorite attire of all men's and women's parties. Read this article to learn endless ways to tie a toga.

Steps

1 Classic tying of a toga around the back

1. 1 Put on your underwear. You can wear a traditional tunic if you have one. But it is better to leave underwear under the toga. For men, a white T-shirt is suitable. For women, we recommend sticking with a strapless top or a strapless bra. Both are better off wearing shorts. You'll need these pieces of clothing to secure the pins on when you tie the toga around itself, and to prevent awkward moments if the toga slips a little.
2. 2 Keep the fabric behind. Take one end of the fabric and throw it over your left shoulder (to the front). This end should reach your waist at the front.
3. 3 Wrap the fabric around your back. Take the long end of the sheet and wrap it around your back, under your right arm and across your chest.
4. 4 Throw the long end of the sheet from under your right arm, over your chest and over your left shoulder - where the other end of the fabric is.
   • Now you can adjust the length of the toga. Fold and secure the material so that it goes down to your feet at the length you like. You can try several times first until you find the length you need.
5. 5 Secure and check.

2 Classic front toga tying

1. 1 Drape one end of the fabric over your shoulder. Fold the sheet in front of you. Take one end of the sheet, drape it a couple of meters in front of you and throw one end over your left shoulder. The draped end should go down the back to your butt.
2. 2 Wrap it up. Take the long end of the sheet and fold it diagonally across your chest and under your right arm. Then across your back, under your left arm and around your chest again.
3. 3 Wrap it up. Tuck this long end (which comes from under your left arm) under the part of the fabric that already encircles your chest. Here you can adjust the length of the toga. Fold and pin the material at the length you like. The fabric should touch your feet. You can start by trying to pin the fabric several times until you find the length you want.
4. 4 Secure and check. Work on the beautiful folds of your toga. Then secure it with pins.

3 Women's version of tying a toga in the front, strapless

1. 1 Fold the fabric lengthwise.
2. 2 While you hold the fabric in front of you, wrap one side of your chest first and then the other - as if it were a towel.
3. 3 Secure and check. Work on the beautiful folds of your toga. Then secure it with pins.
4. 4 Add a belt. Tie a belt or rope under your chest. This will help secure the toga and highlight the waist.

4 Women's version with loop

1. 1 Fold the fabric lengthwise. While standing, hold the sheet horizontally in front of you. Fold the sheet widthwise until you reach the desired length. It should go from your armpits to your feet. Whether your legs are covered completely or just a little will depend on you and what you want.
2. 2 Wrap the fabric around your chest. While you hold the fabric in front of you, wrap one side of your chest first and then the other - as if it were a towel. Leave about a meter of fabric free on one side in front.
3. 3 Make a loop. Twist about a meter of fabric several times until you have something that looks like rope. Wrap this rolled fabric around your shoulder and neck. Tie the end of this rope to the fabric that goes around your torso.
4. 4 Secure and check. Work on the beautiful folds of your toga. Then pin it to the top. Carefully secure your loop.
5. 5 (Optional) Add accessories. Tie a belt or rope under your chest or at your waist.

5 Unisex option based on saree

1. 1 Fold the fabric lengthwise. While standing, hold the sheet horizontally in front of you. Fold the sheet widthwise until you reach the desired length. It should go from your waist to the ground.
2. 2 First, wrap the fabric around your waist. Fold the fabric horizontally in front of you at the waist. Wrap the fabric around your waist to create a skirt. Secure it at the back.
3. 3 Wrap the other end around the front. You still hold the fabric horizontally in front of you. Now wrap the long end of the fabric around you. When you bring the fabric forward, pin the top of both ends of the fabric at the waist.
4. 4 Continue wrapping the fabric. Continue wrapping this long end of the fabric around your body, across the front of your waist, under your arm, and behind your back. Then again in front and under your arm.
5. 5 Throw the fabric over your shoulder. As soon as the long end of the fabric is back in front, move it across the chest to the opposite shoulder. Place the end over your shoulder and onto your back.

What you will need

• A large piece of white cloth (this could be a sheet)
• Pins
• Optional: brooches and jewelry in Roman or Greek style
• Optional: cord or belt

Many of you have probably heard the word “chlamys”. Nowadays it denotes very unsightly clothing. Also, many have heard about the tunic (this is what a type of women’s clothing is now called). Some have even heard of the toga. Let's understand these concepts a little. To start: chiton, tunic, toga, chlamys originally from Ancient Greece.

So let’s replenish our “Handicraft” section and the “” and “” subsections with new materials.

The main task of these items of clothing is to facilitate the transfer of heat and not get burned under the sun. In those days, the task of “covering nakedness” was not set. Why? Because natural cooling of the body was considered more important, and not modesty for the sake of something unknown. Moreover, such clothes made it easier for women lactation.

Have you noticed that in ancient times, a number of “warm” (for example, Harappan, Cretan-Mycenaean) cultures had a widespread fashion for women to walk bare-chested? Last but not least, this was necessary in order to seduce men. First of all, to make feeding children easier. Because, as you can probably guess, in those days families were large. And taking off and putting on outerwear every time one of the dozen kids wants to eat gets boring very quickly. Therefore, the solution is very logical:

So, back to ancient Greek clothing. Why do we need to know all this stuff now? For example, because such clothes

• a) beautiful
• b) easy to sew (and in some cases there is no need to sew at all)
• c) it is inexpensive if you get down to business with your own hands and wisely.

So there is a reason to figure out what is what, and not only natural history. Thus, we move on to ancient Greek and Roman robes.

Let's start with tunic(translated from ancient Greek as “clothes”). This is the most common and simple item of clothing for both men and women. The purpose of the chiton is to outline and emphasize the body. Initially, chitons were without patterns, just pieces of fabric. The role of decorative elements was performed folds of fabric. But subsequently the tunic was decorated no less magnificently than other types of clothing.

Chiton the male one is a rectangle of fabric about one meter by two meters. The fabric was folded in half vertically and cleaved into brooches on the shoulders. A mandatory attribute is a belt, sometimes two. Often a release of fabric was made above the belt. For training, one shoulder was “split.”

An even simpler form of clothing for men is chlamys. Here, in general, only one fibula is needed and no belt is needed. These are clothes for exercise or work.

However, after a while, the chlamys turned into outerwear, which was worn over the tunic. It's a kind of robe. By the way, this is a fairly comfortable cape, I tested it myself.

There were two types of women's chiton. Dorian chiton was made from a rectangular piece of fabric, 2 meters long and 1.8 meters wide (almost a square).

1.8 meters is the height taking into account the release and bend.

It was folded in half and the top edge was often bent back by 50-70 centimeters.

The resulting lapel resembled a short sleeveless blouse. The chiton was fastened with brooches on the shoulders and draped over the chest.

The lobar edges were often left unstitched, and they fell at the sides in beautiful folds. When walking, the unstitched side of the chiton swung open, allowing one to see the bare right side and leg.

Ionian chiton- these are two pieces of fabric up to the width of the wrist of horizontally outstretched arms.

They were connected with clasps from the shoulders to the elbows, gathering the fabric into small symmetrical folds, stitched on the sides and belted.

In some ways it is a more modest garment than the Dorian chiton.

But given the colors, transparency, ornamentation and folds, the Ionian chiton was by no means a Puritan garment:

In Ancient Rome, the chiton developed into a tunic.

Development took place in the direction of greater collection of clothing and less folding. Since such a means of expressiveness as folds of fabric disappeared, it was necessary to take on decoration in other ways - color, ornament, and so on. Tunic- a bag-shaped garment with an opening for the head and arms, usually covering the entire body from shoulders to hips. It was practically no different from modern sweater shirts. Only longer, thinner and, most often, more beautiful :) Tunic - underwear:

The shirt-like tunic served the ancient Roman as everyday home clothing. She was no longer a simple piece of cloth into which the body was draped. Sewn from two panels, the tunic covered both shoulders, was worn over the head and at first had only side armholes. Then she had short, elbow-length sleeves that were not sewn in, but formed by folds of fabric; they have long been considered a sign of panache and effeminacy. The tunic did not have a collar - all antique clothing was devoid of collars. The tunic, long to the knees, was belted.

Over the tunic (chiton) women wore peplos.

When put on, it looked something like this:

Or himation.

As well as a variety of cloaks, capes, and so on.

Men wore a toga over their tunic. Toga- this is not ancient Greek clothing (even though it comes from there). The toga was worn in Ancient Rome. In the ancient period of Roman history, the toga was worn by everyone: men, women and children. During the day they wrapped themselves in it, at night they covered themselves with it and put it under themselves. Later, the toga became only clothing, and only for men. And later it acquired status - only citizens of Rome could wear it. But not slaves and other little things.

The toga was a very large piece of woolen material, which had the shape of a segment of a circle or a trimmed oval. The length of the toga along the straight edge could reach up to 6 m or even more, and the rounded edge was approximately 2 m away from the straight edge at the widest point.

Here's how it happened in practice:

Of course, the basic models were additionally decorated as much as possible (especially by women):

Accordingly, using your imagination, you can make very beautiful dresses from modern materials based on ancient technologies:

Please note: due to the fact that the authors of these products are not familiar with the issue, these tunics look beautiful, but somehow, in my opinion, incomplete. I think this is primarily because the original width of the material was not preserved, and there were very few folds. This is why the overall picturesqueness and zest of ancient attire has been lost.

This is what ancient Greek clothes look like...

Based on Wikipedia materials

A creative outfit that has always stood out at any festival suitable for wearing costumes is the costume of a Greek goddess. It is easy to make, and a person wearing such a costume always attracts a lot of attention and generous praise. This costume is universal - you can make it as erotic or chaste as you want. Your date will probably love to become a Greek god, so the two of you will definitely stand out at the party. Even more interesting - if you are looking for group costumes for yourself and your friends, your group will look great in the form of a picturesque group of the most popular goddesses of the Greek pantheon: Aphrodite, Demeter, Rhea, Athena, Artemis, Persephone and others. Here are instructions for creating an adorable Greek goddess costume.

Difficulty: moderately easy.

You will need:
- white cloth or sheet;
- purple fabric (optional);
— decorative pins (or brooches);
- hair pins/decorations similar to brooches (or at least combined with them);
- a bandage made of gold braid;
- artificial grapevine with or without flowers;
- shoes with long straps to braid your legs to mid-calf.

1. Measure your toga fabric. You will need 2 rectangles of white lightweight fabric 50% wider than you are and as long as you are tall. For example, if you are 170 cm tall and the girth of your widest part of the body is 100 cm, the rectangles of fabric should be 170x75 cm. That’s right, exactly 75 cm, because the girth is the full size, it needs to be divided by 2 to get the width, then add 50% of it to it. That is, 1002 = 50, 50% of 50 is 25. Full height is needed due to the fact that the goddess’s tunic should spread across the floor, plus some centimeters will be spent on padding the fabric. Accordingly, if you decide to give preference to a short tunic, measure the length from the neck to the desired length and add about 20 cm - when the fabric gathers at the waist, it will still rise. If you want to add purple fabric, choose a narrow piece of equally light fabric, from 270 to 360 cm for a long outfit.

2. Assemble your toga. Two rectangles of white fabric are sewn together on the sides - along the length - leaving holes for the arms from the very top and down - a free section of fabric of about 35 cm. For an erotic version of the costume, you can also not sew the rectangles at the bottom - by 30-70 cm, depending on the length of the tunic - this way you will get something like 2 slits on the sides. Sew the top part of the rectangles (widthwise) from edge to edge, leaving a hole for the head, it should be wide enough - the neckline will be shaped like a boat. See the diagram. The purple fabric can be draped over the shoulders, or you can cut it to the desired length - about mid-thigh (this is especially suitable for Athena or any short tunic) or to the floor, and sew it to the shoulders (sew into the seam holding the two rectangles together at the top - this is such a characteristic style), like a cloak.

If you have time and want to make the costume more sexually attractive, you can not sew the top - the shoulders - but “plant” them on 3-4 gold ribbons on the right and left, which will be tied or sewn to the top of the front and back rectangles . This way your shoulders will remain half open.

3. Make a wreath on your head from an artificial vine (by the way, it can be gold). If the vine is flat, 1 ring will be enough. If you want to make a voluminous version, make a ring from one vine and wrap the second one around it. A wreath is not a mandatory part, but desirable.

Next is the hair. As a rule, Greek goddesses are depicted with slightly or very curly hair, so task number one is curls. Next, take a closer look at the usual image of the selected specific goddess (for example, on Wikipedia). Look, Athena, for example, usually has her hair pulled back a little, like a robin's hairstyle; Aphrodite appears with a voluminous hairstyle, when the hair is laid up, but a small curled strand falls from it. Either way, the hair is usually curled and either pulled up or down, either in a bun or a high ponytail. Remember, you want to create a simple yet noble look.
A wreath can be replaced by a solid hoop or brooch decorations in the hair.

4. Wear the tunic like a regular dress. Take the sling and wrap it around your waist, starting at the back at underbust level and working down to form an X at the front and then wrapping it around your waist again. Place the wreath on your head.

5. Makeup of your choice - whatever goddesses were depicted in various sources.

Some little things that can make your costume more authentic: pins-brooches are pinned high - just below the shoulder and somewhere in the middle; Artemis “wore” a shorter toga and a golden tiara on her head, and she also had a bow and arrows; Demeter was also depicted holding certain objects - so do a little research beforehand.

The toga was the official clothing of the citizens of Ancient Rome, but even today this clothing is quite popular and often used.

From the history of Rome, how the toga appeared

The ancient Romans were so proud of having the right to wear a toga that it was a privilege only for citizens; exiles of Rome did not have the right to wear a toga.

The toga was a fairly large piece of woolen material; the shape of the toga resembled a trimmed ellipse, 2 or even 3 times larger than required, based on the size of the figure.

The length of the toga in a straight line reached 6 m, and the width was approximately 2 meters. Even though the toga seemed like a fairly simple invention, it’s not a fact that just because you know how to tie a toga correctly will help you do it the first time.

How to tie a toga yourself and is it possible?

To tie a toga, you need to grab it with both hands by the wide edge. In this case, you need to grab about a third of the entire piece and fold it in your hands. Then throw it over your left shoulder so that the toga slightly covers your left hand. The end, which remains in front, should hang down to the ground. It has a name - lacinia.

After this, the toga fabric is passed under the right arm and pulled tightly on the back. You need to make sure that the toga does not choke the person, but also does not hang down. It should fit tightly without causing discomfort. At hip height, the fabric is again gathered into folds, pulled diagonally across the chest, and then the end is thrown over the left shoulder. Such a sling is called balteus or praecinctura.

The remaining part of the fabric goes down in a semicircle slightly below the knee. It is called sinus. After this, the fabric is again thrown over the left shoulder. In rainy weather, this part of the toga was used as a hood, and during prayer hours, simply as a headdress.

The back half of the toga needs to be pulled up a little and on the chest above the “sash” it is gathered into folds, forming what is called umbo.

But, if you, without neglecting any of the rules listed above, have not been able to learn how to tie a toga, do not be discouraged. This procedure is not possible without outside help. The ancient Romans also resorted to it.

For some time, in Rome there were even special slaves who were engaged in tying togas on their masters. The folds of the toga were laid in advance, in the evening, using special boards and clamps.

Features of how to wear a toga correctly and with what

The toga, as a historical element of clothing, had its own characteristics. It could only be white and had no decorations. The only exception could be senators. They were allowed to run a purple stripe along the edge of their toga. One person in Rome could wear a toga with a purple stripe and a canopy embroidered with gold - he was the triumphant of Rome.

Ordinary citizens of Rome began to wear a cape over the toga, who, due to the nature of their work, did not want to dirty their snow-white clothes, which is why they tried to protect them. In everyday life, only the magistrates of Rome could tie a toga. Other citizens perceived it as formal clothing and wore it on special occasions.

Today, the toga in the form in which it was worn in Ancient Rome is, of course, not used. But Roman motifs in clothing, including the use of togas, in principle, occur. Designers come up with clothes that resemble a toga in shape. Yes, you can put on a toga yourself if you wish. Don't know how to tie a toga? Just take a large enough piece of fabric for this and put it on like a towel. And throw the end over your shoulder. Thus, you can wear a pareo, or sew a sundress, just by hemming a piece of fabric in several places. Today, a toga is a wonderful outfit as an evening look or a themed costume party, but sundresses “under a toga” can become your indispensable companion in the summer.

3 methods: Simple togaToga in the style of a sariWomen's Greek chiton

A toga is a clothing necessary for everyone who regularly attends themed parties (for example, at a university), and others may need it for Halloween or another costume party. While a sheet isn't ideal for creating a toga, it is a versatile item that can be used. After all, if the need for a toga took you by surprise, this is not a reason to be left without a toga.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Simple Toga

Method 2 of 3: Saree-Style Toga

• If you are going to wear your toga in public, pin it up with pins. It is unlikely that you will want her to sleep with you!
• If possible, use double sheets. This will achieve the maximum effect of resemblance to a toga.
• If you are left-handed, you can throw the edge of the sheet over your right shoulder, as this may be more comfortable for you.
• In Greco-Roman times, women didn't actually wear togas, but don't let that fool you. In the end, it's just a costume and anachronisms are not that important.
• A patterned bed sheet can add some flair to your costume, especially if you want to look more interesting than the other mummers.
• A man's toga should be shorter and be approximately knee-length or slightly longer. You can fold the toga in the same way, but do without the pins - this will make your toga looser.

Warnings

• Be careful - you probably shouldn't trust a toga to cover your private parts, as it may fall off.
• Be careful not to tread on the edge of your toga while walking.
• Use a clean sheet. You probably don't want your toga to smell like stale laundry.

What you will need

• Bed sheet (double sheet recommended)
• Pins (optional)