Oktoberfest Tips, Tricks & Hacks

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I don’t know about you Erika, but I’m a little bummed about the upcoming weekend. We were supposed to be together in Cleveland for the Landestrachtenfest, but… leider nicht. #thanks2020

My favorite part of the weekend is seeing my friends from all over the country, listening to German music, polkaing with my husband and wearing my dirndl all weekend.

But you know what?! Let’s not let this pandemic get us down, we Schwobs are as resilient as it gets! 

Below are some easy ideas you can use to have your own DIY Trachtenfest!

For most of us, the “Dirndl wearing season” starts up as the weather warms up. In the south, you may find yourself wearing your dirndl in the summer… but then it’s REAL hot! And that’s why I’ve put together my best tips for wearing your Dirndl in the heat of the summer. With these hacks, you’ll no longer fear 90+ degrees (even though we do not guarantee you won’t get any boob sweat… no getting away from that). 

While I personally have never been to Oktoberfest in Munich, I have done extensive research, talked to many folks who go every year and I was STILL so surprised to learn some of these stats. I can't wait to share them with you! 

Underneath every great dirndl is a great set of underwear. Sometimes the perfect bra can make or break your Oktoberfest look. So let’s start at the top and work our way down, finding out which undergarments work best for your dirndl and what to avoid.

If you're preparing for Oktoberfest or simply love the charm of traditional Bavarian attire, getting the right fit for your dirndl blouse is crucial. In this guide, we'll explore the ins and outs of choosing the perfect dirndl blouse size to ensure you look and feel your best.

Spring is a unique time of year here in the midwest. I'm not sure how other people in other parts of the country feel, but in Chicago, spring is... well... still freakin cold. But that doesn't stop us from wanting, and wearing, new spring fashions! It may be March and 33 degrees, but I'm ready for bright colors, light sweaters and maybe just 1 pair of pants (not fleece lined leggings underneath my jeans haha).

It's a common problem that us ladies don't like to talk about, but Oma's love to try and solve... yellow dirndl blouse armpit stains. Picture it... you've had your brat sandwich, you have your beer in your hand and a lovely gentleman in Lederhosen asks you to polka and you'd love to say "Why yes, Mr. Handsome, I'd love to," but then you remember that when you lift that right arm to dance with him... dun dun dun. It's the pits! But, you are not alone in this battle...  

I've been asked many times about custom maternity dirndls, but spending a large amount of money on a custom dirndl that you may only wear once didn't seem right. But, I have a solution! 

That is a great question my friend, and one that I hear quite often. I actually heard it from a woman just last week. Let’s call her Abby. Here is her story:

After giving birth to my son, I was getting kinda antsy to wear my dirndl again. It had been a solid 10ish months that I was unable to fit into my dirndl so when the time came and that bad boy zipped up, I was very excited. But then I realized that I was going to run into some issues when it came to nursing my son.

Whether you are going to THE Oktoberfest in Munich or one of the many local Oktoberfests throughout the US, in my personal opinion, I think it is way more fun to wear a dirndl (or lederhosen) than not to. People frequently ask me, “What shoes should I wear?” “How should I wear my hair?” “Do I need special socks?” “How should I do my makeup?”