dirndl

Bavarian folk costume

A dirndl is a traditional Alpine dress consisting of a fitted bodice, full skirt, and apron, originating in German-speaking regions.

The style has become iconic of Bavarian and Austrian folk costume, worn at festivals like Oktoberfest: She bought a dirndl for the beer hall celebration.

The word also refers to a full, gathered skirt resembling the traditional garment.

garment

bodice

Fitted upper garment

  • apronWaist-tied protective garment
  • blouseLoose-fitting upper garment
  • skirtWaist-hung lower garment

gathered · lace · embroidery · ribbon · pinafore · linen · woolen · cotton · velvet · brocade

bavarian

Oktoberfest

Massive Bavarian brewing celebration

Alps · alpine · beer · pretzel · edelweiss · gemütlichkeit · polka · waltz · oompah · accordion

craftsmanship

handmade

Created manually, not mechanically

embroidery · seamstress · pattern · stitching · bespoke · artisan · silk · brocade · trim · fitting

festive

celebration

Festive event marking occasion

costume · feast · gaiety · merriment · tradition · pageant · procession · revelry · gathering · holiday

Categories
Opposites
gendered traditional bavarian/alpine attire

dirndllederhosen

Traditional German leather shorts

garment silhouette

dirndlpencil skirt

Slim, straight-cut garment

sheath dress · fitted dress · bodycon dress

formality and modernity of dress

dirndlathleisure

Exercise-meets-everyday fashion category

streetwear · business suit

Family

dirndls

Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G