The “Dirndl” is known the world over as the traditional dress of Bavaria. The reason for it being so widely known is Munich’s “Octoberfest”. This is the world largest fair attracting over 7million visitor’s every year. Workers and international visitors alike dress in this historical Bavarian costume.

Here we show some mixes of the traditional and modern to make a very individual style. Be creative and use hip accessories like self-made chunky jewellery combined with extra layers of clothes and boots instead of heels.

Select lederhosen with an away out colour and perhaps combine it with a punk T-shirt.

Change your blouse and accessories to make up different outfits.

Change your blouse and accessories to make up different outfits.

If you want to wear a hat then look to Royal Ascot for inspiration, the bigger the better.

Wear over your Dirndl a summer dress, and underneath a large petticoat.

If you are over 30 your outfit doesn’t have be conservative and boring, mix it up. Finish everything with a crazy hairstyle and be sure that you will look stunning and feel like a queen.

© fotos:Rita Kohmann,  styling: Catharina Clemens,  hair and make up artist: Gunda Kunis

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