Remus, Romulus, Romans and Togas

Here is a picture with Remus and Romulus, our two Roman brothers who had a fight to the death over who should choose where Rome should be built. As legend tells it, anyway.

We probably don't need to have our Roman brothers in such skimpy "mini skirts", but the sandals and a large loose fitting shirt might do the trick. Here are a couple more pictures for inspiration. If our Remus and Romulus do wear the shorter skirt like the ones below, please have them wear shorts underneath. (o:

I have seen a few tutorials on how to make the Roman-looking sandals on Google.

Our Roman #1 and Roman #2  and Toga wearers can be dressed in costumes similar to the costumes below...

For the "underclothing", a very large, white/light colored solid shirt , something simply sewn like the underclothes above or one mom had a GREAT idea to get a king sized pillowcase and cut a slit for the head and arm holes. Whatever you choose to make the underclothing have your child wear light colored shorts underneath and a light T-shirt depending on how good of coverage the over sized T-shirt or pillowcase has.

You will also want to find something to use for a belt that doesn't look like a modern day belt. Golden rope would look great or something similar. Since the kids will not wear the togas until later, they will need a "belt" to hold the baggy "underclothing" together.

The toga part will be the piece of the outfit that the kids will put on at the very end of the musical when we sing their song, "Toga Party". The size of the togas above is perfect. Just a square yard (or a little less depending on height) of fabric sewn at the edges to prevent fraying and then two corners of the square sewn together. (You can add embellishments at the shoulder like the kids above if you like. A gold button or something. It's up to you.) The idea is that during their song, the toga wearers will be able to reach under the risers for their toga and slip their head and one arm through. We want our togas to be jewel/dark tones. The boy's color above is fine or red, maroon, blue, dark purple, etc.

Last of all, an ivy wreath for his/her head and leather-type sandals. Just a neutral color like white, cream, brown, tan, etc. Mainly something that won't call attention like hot pink. (o: (No flip flops!)