Oktoberfest Tips, Tricks & Hacks
Where to Tie Your Dirndl Apron and What Does it Mean?
Did you know that where you tie your bow on your apron can tell people about your relationship status? True story. According to tradition, a bow tied on the right means...
What Shoes Do I Wear with My Dirndl? Shoes to wear at Oktoberfest with a Dirndl
How to Make Your German Hat Fit Better at Home
All of the hats on the Rare Dirndl website are a size 57 or 58 because it is the most common hat size. It is simply not practical for me to carry a large variety of sizes since they are so detailed and labor intensive. However, I got a great tip from my bff Ingrid on how to make a big hat "smaller" or make your hat fit more snuggly (so it won't blow off your head should a big gust of wind come by). Here are the things you'll need.
How to Wear a Dirndl for Oktoberfest
Oktoberfest Guy Code - How to Wear Lederhosen
Dressing for Oktoberfest isn't super complicated, but there are a couple things you should keep in mind if you're a guy and you want to look well dressed. We've put together a quick list of things to keep in mind when dressing for a German event.
Where to Buy an Oktoberfest Dirndl in the US
Where to buy a dirndl in the US is a common question and besides the obvious answer (from raredirndl.com *cough* *cough*) I have some expert advise as a person who (before I made them for myself) has bought many a dirndl. If you are buying your first dirndl here are my recommendations:
The German Girl's Summer Festival Checklist
The summer is full of sunshine, warm weather and German Festivals galore! Before you get dressed in your dirndl, here is the quick, must have list to get the most out of whichever fest you are going to!
