Five Popular Ways to Store Your Dirndl Apron
How to Store Your Dirndl Apron (Without Wrinkles or Regret)
One of the most common questions we get in the Rare Dirndl Facebook Group is surprisingly practical: “How do you store your dirndl apron?”
Great question! Whether you wore your apron once and danced the night away at Oktoberfest or it’s part of your regular Trachten rotation, storing it properly helps preserve its shape, color, and crispness—especially if it's made from delicate fabrics like silk or lace.
Here are the top 5 most popular ways our community stores their dirndl aprons (plus some pros and cons for each):
1. Clip It with a Skirt Hanger
Best for: Keeping it wrinkle-free and ready to wear
Clip the waistband onto a skirt hanger and hang it next to your dirndl. Bonus: You can clip 2–3 aprons on one hanger if space is tight.
Rare Dirndl Pro Tip: If it’s a delicate fabric, fold a tissue or scrap cloth between the clip and fabric to avoid creases.
2. Reverse Cape Drape
Best for: Quick storage after wearing
Drape the apron over the front of the dirndl on the hanger—like a chic reverse cape. Not ideal long-term, but great in a pinch.
3. Tie It in a Bow and Hang It in Back
Best for: Full outfit display (and keeping the bow shape)
Tie your apron into a bow like you would when wearing it, and hang it with the dirndl. This keeps everything together and lets the fabric breathe.
4. Fold and Tuck It Into the Bodice
Best for: Travel or tight closet space
Neatly fold your apron and tuck it into the bodice of your dirndl. Keeps things compact and together—perfect for packing.
5. Store It Flat in a Drawer or Box
Best for: Delicate or embroidered aprons
Fold it gently and store it in a drawer or storage box. Just be sure it’s clean and completely dry first. You can also layer tissue paper between folds to help preserve the shape.
A Few Extra Tips:
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Wash before storing. A little sweat and beer go a long way toward staining if left sitting. Here’s how to clean your dirndl apron properly
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Avoid stuffing it in a bag. We’ve all done it post-Oktoberfest. Don’t. Just… don’t.
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Silk or satin? Hang it or store flat—those fabrics do not forgive crinkles easily.
Let’s Keep the Party Going
Have a dirndl storage hack you swear by? We’d love to hear it—comment below or share it in the Rare Dirndl Facebook Group.
Did you know that how you tie your dirndl apron bow indicates your relationship status? Is it on the right side or the left side? Is your bow in the middle? This can indicate if you are taken, married, or single and ready to mingle! Learn more today!
And if you're due for a new apron (because let’s be honest, one is never enough), check out our current apron selection—handmade, limited-edition, and anything but basic. Shop aprons
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