How to Dress for Oktoberfest
Dressing up in traditional clothes can be a fun way to prepare for Oktoberfest. While it is by no means a requirement for attendance, it does add to the festive mood of the occasion. Women can dress for Oktoberfest by wearing or mimicking the look of a traditional dirndl, while men can dress for Oktoberfest by donning lederhosen or creating a similar look. Once you get these essential pieces in place, you can then add other clothing and accessories to enhance your ensemble.
For Women
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Wear a peasant-style blouse called a “trachtenbluse.” Don't choose anything with buttons, and try to avoid blouses with decorative designs. Traditional blouses are relatively high-cut, but a low-cut peasant blouse may also work if you feel like being a bit daring.
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Wear the dirndl over the blouse. A dirndl is a specific type of dress that consists of a full skirt and a low, sleeveless top similar to what you would find on overalls. It is meant to be worn over a blouse. Many have a bodice-like design on the top, but some do not. Traditional dirndl dresses are tailored and frequently made of hand-printed material, so they can be expensive.
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If you cannot afford a traditional dirndl, mimic the look with separate skirt and bodice.
- Pick out a cotton A-line or circle skirt. Choose one in black, red, dark green, brown, or sky blue. The skirt should be knee-length to floor-length, with the most traditional option being the long floor-length skirt.
- Wear a laced-up bodice over your blouse. Authentic bodices are made of velvet or felt. If you can find a bodice with thick straps that go over your shoulder, that would mimic the look of a traditional dirndl best.
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Tie an apron, or “pinafore,” over your skirt. The apron must match the length of the skirt.
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If you wear nylon stockings, go with a nude color that matches your skin tone.
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Add a pair of white knee-high stockings or socks over your nylons or in place of them.
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Choose a comfortable pair of loafers, clogs or Mary-Jane style shoes in black or dark brown. Flats and low-heeled shoes are preferable to high-heels.
For Men
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Wear a plain white or light checkered shirt. The shirt may have long or short sleeves, but it should be a button-down shirt either way.
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Throw on a pair of lederhosen. Lederhosen are a type of traditional leather breeches, but authentic lederhosen can be quite expensive. If you cannot find the real thing, mimic the look by selecting a pair of brown, black, or dark green knee-length pants. Dockers-style works best, and the pants should not have many pockets.
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Put on some suspenders. Authentic lederhosen may come with suspenders, but if you buy them separately, try to find some that match the color of your breeches.
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Add a pair of white, gray, light brown, hunter green, or oatmeal colored socks. The socks should be slouch socks, a type of cotton sock that reaches up to the knee.
- While many men wear the socks pulled up to the knee, some prefer to push down knee-length socks so that they only extend up a few inches above the ankle.
- Typically, men whose lederhosen stop just above their knee wear their socks pulled up, while men whose lederhosen extend just below their knee wear their socks pushed down.
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Wear traditional footwear, such as "Haferlschuh" or "Haferl" shoes. If you cannot find authentic footwear, pick out a pair of black or dark brown leather loafers.
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Don an Alpine hat. This is a specific style of felt hat. It has a peaked top and wide brim. A band is usually wrapped around the base of the hat, and a feather is attached to it with thread. This is an optional accessory, however.
Tips
- The knot on a woman's apron indicates the relationship status of the wearer. If tied to the right, it means she is taken. If tied on the left, it means she is still available.
- Women may also add a tulle skirt beneath their cotton skirt to give it more volume and bounce.
Things You’ll Need
- Peasant-style blouse
- Cotton skirt
- Bodice
- Apron
- Knee-high socks
- Button-down shirt
- Lederhosen
- Slouch socks
- Loafers
- Alpine hat
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