TRADITIONAL BAVARIAN DIRNDL
It's time to get ready for the Oktoberfest! The biggest beerfest and partyzone in the world will open its tents next weekend for 2 weeks which means more than 7 million litres of beer, 500000 grilled chickens and countless hangovers...
A dirndl is the traditional costume for women in Bavaria and other Alpine countries and regions like Austria and South Tyrol in Italy. Every region has its own style and it is very interesting to see the variety of dresses at the grand opening ceremony next weekend. At the Oktoberfest you will also see a lot of "modern" types of dirndls in a mini length or with a lot of glitter... That's not my cup of tea and as native Bavarian, a dirndl is part of my culture and identity and I perfer a classic style.
The combination of red and green is very popular here and also my dress is quite long which was always the case for a dirndl in the old days. It is made of silk and an investment piece which I bought a couple of years ago. However, I can wear it different ways depending on the occasion. Here you can see my version from last year where I paired it with a white blouse and a black apron. Today I am wearing my red and white gingham blouse and a dark green apron for a different look.
A dirndl is the traditional costume for women in Bavaria and other Alpine countries and regions like Austria and South Tyrol in Italy. Every region has its own style and it is very interesting to see the variety of dresses at the grand opening ceremony next weekend. At the Oktoberfest you will also see a lot of "modern" types of dirndls in a mini length or with a lot of glitter... That's not my cup of tea and as native Bavarian, a dirndl is part of my culture and identity and I perfer a classic style.
The combination of red and green is very popular here and also my dress is quite long which was always the case for a dirndl in the old days. It is made of silk and an investment piece which I bought a couple of years ago. However, I can wear it different ways depending on the occasion. Here you can see my version from last year where I paired it with a white blouse and a black apron. Today I am wearing my red and white gingham blouse and a dark green apron for a different look.