Lederhosen come either long or short, and usually black, brown, or grey. The long variety may be worn without suspenders. Common accessories include a vest or janker jacket , knitted socks, and a jaunty felt hat known as a gamsbart, complete with feather. Some of the best brands for lederhosen include:. While most people are just happy to have people celebrate Bavarian culture through clothing, there are a few things you should know about lederhosen before buying. As mentioned before, genuine Bavarian lederhosen are always made of goat or deer leather - no exceptions.
Imitation leather, cowhide, etc. Never wash you lederhosen. If it made of traditional materials, it naturally repels liquids as spilled beer is inevitable and is extremely durable. There is a much softer stance for dirndls , although the blouse and apron are commonly washed. If you are looking for a discount dirndl, it is actually called a wasch-dirndl.
This is more a matter of opinion than a rule, but the German love of nudity extends to optional underwear beneath the lederhosen. Less revealing than the kilt, some Bavarians swear it is tradition to forgo boxers or briefs. While you might feel like you've already shelled out quite a few euros for the leferhosen, don't skimp on the accessories.
Sneakers can ruin an outfit while haferlschuhe can make it. Many shops sell a variety of tracht as this used to be everyday clothing and for a minority of Bavarians, it still is. Ask about Oktoberfest tracht if you want the special dressed up styles versus the country style.
Loden-Frey is one of Munich's top department stores with its store in the city center providing an extensive selection of clothing, old and new. There is also an excellent selection of authentic dirndl and lederhosen. From exclusive designer brands to intro-level outfits, they have it all. For over 70 years, the specialty shop Angermaier has focused on selling Bavarian costumes at all price points.
They offer everything from lederhosen and dirndl to accessories and shoes. During Oktoberfest, Angermaier offers a "Wiesn-Special" of complete sets so you know you have everything you need. Lederhosen combos consist of short pants, shirt, and shoes for around euros while dirndl sets of dress, blouse, apron and shoes start at as little as euros.
It's a steal, but you do risk seeing similar gear out at the tents. There is a complete online site to shop through, as well as several stores in Munich, Stuttgart , Berlin , and Nuremberg. Steindl Trachten is a family-owned fashion company based in Munich.
They focus on traditional Bavarian clothing and push the border of what is new and modern in tracht. There are five stores in Munich that sell everything from the latest designer fashions to vintage tracht to classic second-hand options. Same goes for the really long ones that reach your ankles, none of the Germans really wear them that long.
But most importantly, chose a length most comfortable to you. The further you walk east on Bayerstrasse away from the Oktoberfest fair grounds the better the quality of outfits get and the price goes up to match.
I am also not a skinny European lady. I wear about a 16 US dress and for the life of me I could not find a 25 euro dress anything near that size. If you are a bit of a larger lady, keep this in mind and keep walking further down the street. Dirndl selfie in the hallway of our AirBnB in Munich. I tried on many dresses in my search for the perfect, cheap dirndl.
We kept making our way down the street until we found a shop with lots of larger sizes. Then I found the one just right for me. I paid about 70 Euros for my perfect dirndl. A bit pricey but well worth it for the experience and memories. At Oktoberfest you will probably wear the same dirndl a couple days in a row without having a chance to wash it. It will get beer on it and you will sit on many sticky benches in the beer hall.
This is also a good reason to go with the cheaper option in case it gets ruined. Hang it to dry each night and you should be good for the next day. You will also be walking a lot and standing and dancing a bunch in the beer halls so be comfy.
No one at Oktoberfest cares about what you have on your feet. Candice and I made sure to keep our dirndls tied on the left! Once you do get your dress and put it on know that there is also a special way to tie the strings on your apron.
Tied on your left states that you are single and on your right side it means that you are married or taken. Tied on the front and center a virgin and tied in the back a widow. Women sometimes wear lederhosen as well, so that could be a better more comfortable option for you too. Any chance you remember the approx. I will be coming in on a train the day before I attend Oktoberfest, so will only have that afternoon to find my outfit…eeeek! Hey Kara, I am not sure of the times but I imagine they would be open all day!
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