What NOT to Wear to Oktoberfest
![what not to wear to oktoberfest - oktoberfest outfits](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0249/4508/files/What_to_wear_to_Oktoberest_600x600.jpg?v=1682529878)
Do Not Wear This Type of German Dirndl
![Women in mock Oktoberfest dirndls or dirndl dresses short, skirt lengths and a polyester apron](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0249/4508/files/do_not_wear_to_Oktoberfest_-min_600x600.jpg?v=1676498941)
Incorporate Your Personal Style
![Different people in traditional bavarian outfits like dirndl dresses and lederhosens at a folk festival](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0249/4508/files/Cool_Dirndls_for_Oktoberfest_-min_600x600.jpg?v=1676498987)
Dirndl Do Nots
But, that being said, if you show up in a dirndl that costs less than your boots… you may want to re-think that choice. Here are a few more things to avoid:
- Thigh high tights
- Anything labeled as “beer wench”
- Teeny tiny hats
- Skirts that are not longer than your fingertips
- Excessive amounts of cleavage
![Costume dirndl with white blouse](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0249/4508/files/costume_-_not_for_oktoberfest_480x480.jpg?v=1681938000)
Lederhosen Do Nots
The same goes for Lederhosen. Lederhosen literally translates to Leather Pants. So, if they’re not made of leather, spoiler alert… they're not lederhosen. We recommend Ernst Licht for Lederhosen in the US
![People mocking traditional German attire. Woman in fake dirndl set and man in a German costume](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0249/4508/files/do_not_wear_to_oktoberfest2_-min_600x600.jpg?v=1676499014)
When people ask me what will make them stand out at Oktoberfest…. looking like that... that will make you stand out and not in the way you want. #thumbsdown
My Advice
Remember, that dirndl dresses are a part of German heritage. There's true meaning behind each element of a German dirndl or lederhosen.
Be thoughtful of that when you're shopping for a German dirndl outfit, and if you do opt for Amazon, try not to have you "filter price" set low to high. You'll definitely see some not so cute outfits that mock the culture.
![Woman wearing traditional outfit from the alpine regions. A pink dirndl dress with pink dirndl skirt. The skirt length is last her knees. She is wearing a navy blue dirndl apron and cotton white dirndl blouse.](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0249/4508/files/Custom_Dirndl_-_Ashley_Smith-min_600x600.jpg?v=1676499054)
Have more questions about what to wear to Oktoberfest or the design elements of a German dirndl? Put them in the comments below!
![woman in costume dirndl holding a beer](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0249/4508/files/do_not_wear_to_oktoberfest_-_thumbs_down_600x600.jpg?v=1681938491)
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Comments
Alison said:
What advice would you give on shoes? I’m partial to flats or Docs.