(thing) by TEHRoSS Fri May 31 2002 at 7:02:03
Types of Togae:
  • Toga Praetexta: This toga was worn by Roman schoolboys for most of their life as a child and young adult (until about 16) as well as Roman magistrates. It has a generally off-white color, except on the borders, where there is a purple stripe.
  • Toga Virilis (also, Toga Pura): Given to Roman boys during the festival Liberalia, or the coming of age ceremony. This was worn by most adult men as a garment for special occasions. It was the same off-white color as the toga praetexta, but had no distinguishing marks like the toga praetexta's purple stripe.
  • Toga Sordida: When a toga virilis was not kept up and got dirty, it was considered a toga sordida. Because of the uncleanness of them, generally only poor people wore them. The title of the group of people who wore togae sordidae is sordidati.
  • Toga Pulla: Worn by people who were mourning. Black sheep, black sheep, have you any wool? Yes, and the black wool pulled from those poor sheep are what make up this toga. It has a black color, symbolizing the recent death.
  • Toga Candida: When a Roman was trying to get himself elected, he didn't have TV or radio, so he needed some other way to get himself noticed. So he took a toga virilis in good shape and chalked it to a very nice, bright white. This is where the English word "candidate" comes from.
  • Toga Picta (also, Toga Palmata): This was worn by a victorious general during a triumph, or parade honoring him. It was purple all with golden embroidery lacing it.
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