What To Wear To Oktoberfest If You Don T Have A Dirndl
Although a little bit harder to come by, if you want to get the Oktoberfest vibes without wearing a dirndl a German-inspired sweater or vest is a stellar way to make your plain outfit into a German one.
The dress for Oktoberfest – what is a dirndl?
A dirndl is a traditional Bavarian dress women wear to everything from formal events to festivals and beyond. Dirndls consist of three parts: a dress, an apron, and a blouse.
The dirndl dress
The dress part of a dirndl is available in a few basic silhouettes (a fashion word I learned from getting married). It comes in various lengths and materials and infinite designs and colors. But the best part? Dirndls look good on every body. Yes, even yours.
It’s designed to fit pretty snuggly and zips either in the front or the side. Sometimes a dirndl dress has criss-crossy ribbons in the front, sometimes it doesn’t. Sometimes it has pockets. If you buy your dirndl in Germany, the dress will have one pocket. I feel rage just thinking about this.
A dirndl is also designed to cover your boobs. Do not wear a dirndl that goes under your boobs – this is not “authentic” and will put you quickly into Halloween costume territory. Let your push-up bra do all the pushing – that’s what it was genetically bred in a secret laboratory on Venus to do.
While you’re getting all your Oktoberfest gear in order, check out my free Oktoberfest playlist on Spotify to get in the spirit!
Ways that you can “Germanize” your oktoberfest attire to be ready for the fest even if you don’t feel like wearing your dirndl:
#1 – Jazz it up with Jewelry!
Jewelry is a super easy way to take basic outfit and make it look great! Beer stein earrings (perfect for the beer gardens, beer halls, and beer tents!) and an Oktoberfest themed necklace with your jeans and t-shirt can take the outfit from plain and simple to fest ready!
#2 – Put a Hat On It
A hat is a great way to show off your heritage at an event without going “all out” and wearing a traditional dirndl dress for oktoberfest. A wool or straw hat with pins, feathers, flowers and other accouterments is a fun and practical was to dress up any outfit. Plus, then you don’t have to worry about your hair! If you’re not a hat person, you could also wear a flower crown!
#3 – A Sweater or Vest
Although a little bit harder to come by, if you want to get the Oktoberfest vibes without wearing a dirndl a German-inspired sweater or vest is a stellar way to make your plain outfit into a German one.
