"Mein vater ist dick" ............yes, those may be the only German words I know, but I do know a good German garment when I see one. Ahhh the Dirndl!
For many, the word Dirndl conjures up images of German ladies - rosy cheeked, hair braided, beer jugs in hand, clinking merrily with Lederhosen men......and you would be right. For the Dirndl is the dress of choice for the Oktoberfest goer.
Starting life as a uniform for Austrian servants, the iconic dress survives today as traditional every day wear in some parts of Austria and Bavaria, as well as a costume worn as part of formal occasions and of course, Oktoberfest.
But take a look at the Dirndl and notice it bursting with folk charm, from its embroidered florals, bright colours and midi length, to its handmade assembly. There are ways and means of wearing these Bavarian beauts', without having to go all the way to Munich, plait your bonnet and drink copious amounts of 'Bier' (as much as we'd like to). Here are a few ideas:
- The neck lines are flattering and great for layers underneath, be it a T-shirt, polo neck jumper, long sleeve top, shirt/blouse or indeed nothing at all.
- Why not play with length? Altering the length really transforms the dress giving it a modern and youthful look.
- Wear it with an oversized cardigan, or break it in half with a tighter jumper/cardigan and belt around the waist making the most of its full skirt.
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| Dirndl
meets kimono Spring 2010. |
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| Dirndl inspired dress at Christopher Kane. |
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| Play with length like Miu Miu. |
So there you have it, no excuses, perfect for a folksy look. Get yourself a Dirndl and wear it proud. If you cannot find a suitable occasion in which to wear it then join me, on the dates of Oktoberfest, don your Dirndl and stand up and shout;
You can check out the range of Dirndl dresses we currently have available here
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