Toga, TOH guh, was the outer garment worn by the citizens of ancient Rome. It had a semicircular or oval shape. The toga was wrapped around the body and allowed to fall to the feet in graceful folds. It was usually worn over a loose shirt called a tunic that hung to the knees or below. The Romans wore high shoes called calcei with the toga. At first, both men and women wore togas. But in time, women began to wear a rectangular cloak called a palla instead.