5 Easy Ways to Style Your Dirndl Beyond the Traditional Look

Ever since I was a little girl, I always wanted to make an outfit my own. And that idea doesn't stop at dirndls. Just because you're wearing your dirndl doesn't mean you're confined to a traditional white blouse, an edelweiss choker, and Mary Janes! I LOVE to get creative with styling, and below are the 5 easiest ways to make your dirndl fit your personality — or the event, because a backyard German dinner date calls for a different look than a wedding.

1 | Wear one of your everyday shirts or blouses instead of a traditional dirndl blouse

This is such a fun concept and I LOVE to play with it. I know I'm not alone when I say that while I enjoy the look of a puff sleeve dirndl blouse, I don't enjoy the tightness around my arm that comes with the elastic. Grabbing one of your t-shirts, tanks, or knit blouses from your closet and trying it on under your dirndl can completely change the look of the outfit — and could also make it way more comfortable to wear all day!

2 | Switch up the apron

Having multiple aprons for one dirndl is a super easy way to change up the vibe. You can use something like the Embroidered Rosette Apron for a more elegant affair, or a fun cotton print like the Soccer Ball Apron for a casual afternoon get-together. You can also grab a belt from your closet and see how that changes the look!

3 | Jazz it up with jewelry

We probably all have a collection of "dirndl jewelry" stashed somewhere — those edelweiss necklaces and the like. Personally, I end up wearing things like the Edelweiss Wrap Bracelet on an everyday basis... but folks tend to forget that the reverse is also fun! Try wearing a big chunky crystal ring, your favorite hoop earrings, or that statement necklace you'd usually save for a little black dress. Who says you can't wear that with your Little Black Dirndl?

4 | Get creative with your headpiece

I love taking my dirndl looks to an 11 by adding a Bavarian style hat, but there are other options too. A cloth headscarf, a floral crown, or honestly any hat that makes you feel fabulous. If that's your favorite baseball cap... rock it!

5 | Your own fabulous footwear

Feeling the need to only wear Mary Janes with your dirndl? STOP IT! Switch it up! Wanna wear your Doc Martens, your customized Vans, or your sexy pointy pumps? DO IT! Taking your favorite everyday footwear and using it with your dirndl look is such a fun and easy way to bring your personal style into the outfit.

Have fun with this! Styling your dirndl doesn't have to be daunting or limited to what you're "supposed to wear." One of the reasons I enjoy wearing my dirndl for more than just German club picnics or Oktoberfests is that it can be styled in so many different ways. My favorite dirndl to style right now is the Everyday Dirndl — with its minimalist vibe and classic fit, it's so easy to dress up, down, and anywhere in between.

"It's so simple, yet so remarkably cute! I want to legit wear this every day. The 2 side pockets and the fact that it's machine washable make it that much better. I can't wait to style this 100+ ways!" — Monika B.

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