Toga is an ancient Roman garment which was one of its own kinds. When referring to ancient Rome mainly two things come into mind tunic & armor wearing soldier and toga wearing roman senator. Toga is a cloth which is around 6 meter or 20 feet long in length. It is worn over a roman tunic made of linen and enfolded around the body. The fabric of toga was of pure wool. In ancient times, only Roman men were permitted to wear toga. It was a dress that was worn in daily routine. It was very popular from 78 to 500 AD and after that it became dress for the festivals. Nowadays toga is also worn by women in other parts of world and in Rome it is only a dress of prostitutes. For different occasion there is different toga pattern.

 In modern world toga has also became a theme of party and many toga party are organized. In these parties guest have to come wearing a toga. Every guest tries to dress up in unique toga pattern. Some of the toga patterns that are worn are Virilis, Candida, Praetexta, Picta, Pulla, and Trabea. Virilis toga is usually worn in formal occasions by teenagers and it is a plain cloth of white color. Candida toga is colored cloth which is worn by office representatives and respectable persons. In praetexta pattern, stripes of purple & white color forms the border of white cloth and worn during prayers and important occasion by boys as well as magistrates.

In picta pattern, border is embroidered by golden color threads. Emperor and kings only wear these types of togas. In pulla toga pattern, the color of the cloth is dark and worn while protesting or sorrows. Trabea togas are the sacred togas which are worn by Gods and are in purple color. Different pattern of togas were used to identify the class or status of the person in society during olden days. In ancient Rome, toga was wrapped around the waist and then the shoulder was covered with the same cloth. Wearing a toga was a pretty easier and quicker task for the ancient Romans. Sandals made from leather were worn along with it. Modern togas are worn during Halloween and cultural functions in colleges.