How To Wrap A Blanket Like A Robe For Parties: 4 Easy Ways

Before you head to a toga party, you must learn how to wrap a blanket like a robe.

 

how to wrap a blanket like a robe

Heavy drinking at college parties comes to mind when one thinks of a toga-themed party, but without the costume itself, it wouldn’t be the same.

 

In a Greco-Roman party, the dress code is the most important thing!

 

The outfit is unmistakable—white robe, sandals, golden-leaf crown, and rope belts. Everyone is dressed up for the occasion, ready to take pictures.

 

In this article, you will transform your dull blanket into a cool party costume. 

 

How To Wrap A Blanket Like A Robe?

Grab the nearest white blanket and ready your safety pins. Listed below are four methods to wrap a blanket to make it look like a toga robe.

 

There are two methods to choose from, both for males and females. 

 

Method #1. For males

 

  • Step #1. Drape one end of the blanket and, level with your waist, over your left shoulder.

 

The rest of the blanket should hang loose at your back. 

 

  • Step #2. Passing under your right arm, pull the other end of the blanket and bring it in front.

 

As you do this, don’t let the other end of the blanket fall from your left shoulder. 

 

  • Step #3. Across the chest, secure the end of the blanket with a safety pin as you place it on your left shoulder. 

 

  • Step #4. Depending on your desired height, adjust the toga. When you’re satisfied with the length, secure the other end with another safety pin.

 

Smooth down wrinkles and fold in the toga robe. 

 

You may also use an alternative method:

 

  • Step #1. Fold the blanket in half, width-wise as you hold it in front of you in a horizontal fashion. Both ends of the fabric should meet halfway.

 

  • Step #2. Tuck a section behind you and wrap the blanket around your waist. Leave out extra feet of the blanket on the open side, for spare use. 

 

  • Step #3. Using a safety pin, secure the ends near your waist. The second end (extra fabric) should be draped in your front before you proceed.

 

  • Step #4. Repeat the draping process behind. Pass the fabric under your right arm first before draping it out from your left arm.

 

  • Step #5. Lastly, drape the last bit of fabric over your chest, and pull it towards your right shoulder. Get another safety pin and secure the fabric in place.

 

Method #2. For females

 

  • Step #1. Fold the blanket in half, width-wise as you hold it in front of you in a horizontal fashion. Both ends of the fabric should meet halfway.

 

  • Step #2. Maintain the blanket in a horizontal position and wrap it over the breasts as you would with a towel. 

 

  • Step #3. Smooth down the wrinkle of the fabric and fix the overlapping layers. Get a safety pin to secure the toga. 

 

  • Step #4. For added security, tighten the waist area with a rope. Tighten until the toga doesn’t fall off. You can also use a leather belt as a substitute.

 

Like the methods for males, this one has an alternative:

 

  • Step #1. Fold the blanket in half, width-wise as you hold it in front of you in a horizontal fashion. Both ends of the fabric should meet halfway.

 

  • Step #2. Maintain the blanket in a horizontal position and wrap it over the breasts as you would with a towel. This time, however, leave out fabric about 3-4 feet in length.

 

  • Step #3. With the loose ends, twist the fabric and drape it around your neck to make it look like a halter neck. Tie the two ends with a knot or secure with a safety pin. 

 

  • Step #4. Secure the fabric that threatens to unspool. Smooth down the layers until you can move around freely.

 

Why are toga robes white?

Think of it this way—the toga is the modern-day tuxedo.

 

Tuxedos are only worn during ceremonial events, similarly to how the Romans historically wore togas during formal occasions.

 

Even though other colors aren’t explicitly prohibited in a college party, since the toga was typically white, everyone else just went along. 

 

Still, if a white blanket is unavailable, only stick to lighter colors.

 

If the party wants to uphold the Greco-Roman tradition, one must note how black was worn only to grieve.

 

Wearing one becomes inappropriate, and besides, a uniform look is more pleasing to look at. 

 

Why are toga parties popular in college?

One apparent reason is that college fraternities are named after Greek letters.

 

In American universities, it became a tradition for fraternities to hold Greco-Roman parties.

 

This is because of the 1978 film “Animal House,” which portrayed the party as “fun”, cementing it to mainstream culture.

 

Although the tradition itself was borne out of the sheer association of nobility with an education in the classics, where the party itself is a sort of parody.

 

Conclusion

In modern times, knowing how to wrap a blanket like a robe is an indispensable skill at college parties.

 

The Romans might grimace in horror if they see the revealing nature of the modern-day toga, as opposed to what they wore back then.

 

However, that’s the fun of the modern age—the innovative costumes and endless parties.