I think that while Saint-Just was yet not taking part in the politics and living somewhere else than Paris, he wrote to Robespierre to show his admiration. At least according some history books their friendship started that way.

About the robes, my always so ideological and obsessed with antique stuff- Jacques-Louis David actually designed some funny costumes that Directorio wore before Napoleon (my enemy) took over. I've seen some of his designs, and carricatures too. They were long robes, inspired by togas and such. Quite funny looking too.

Why am I mentioning David in every post?