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toga

Loosely draped outer garment worn by the citizens of ancient Rome, later the exclusive dress of the upper-class Romans, consisting of a piece of cloth draped around the body.

Long scarves, shawls, and cloaks have been draped toga-style by both men and women during periods of classical revival such as the Renaissance and neoclassical period c. 1800.



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With respect to the requirements of art, a probable impossibility is to be preferred toga thing improbable and yet possible.
The Poetics of Aristotle by Aristotle View in context
I was consequently obliged to assume the Typee costume, a little altered, however, to suit my own views of propriety, and in which I have no doubt I appeared to as much advantage as a senator of Rome enveloped in the folds of his toga.
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