All Summer and Fall you’ll find German Festivals and Oktoberfests popping up across the United States… and for you lucky travelers… there are plenty of Festivals and Events happening IN Germany! Sure, you can show up in shorts and a t-shirt, but why not get into the spirit of the festival, and wear a Dirndl?! This iconic Bavarian dress…
Category: Oktoberfest Clothing
Where to buy Lederhosen- Authentic Lederhosen for Men and Women
Shop for Authentic German Lederhosen men and women will look great in. Find a variety of different styles and colors for Men, from the traditional Short pants or Bundhosen with suspenders, to the new belted style. You will also find German Lederhosen Women can wear! Standard shorts, longer short pants, and even a hotpants style. Colors range from dark browns…
What is a Charivari? Learn more about these Lederhosen Chains
When you are at a German Festival, and see people in Bavarian Tracht, you may notice that some men wear what looks like a chain of charms on their Lederhosen. What is that Lederhosen chain called? And what does it symbolize? As I’m curious by nature, I did some digging. The chain of trinkets or charms is called a Charivari…
“Loferl” Two Part Lederhosen Socks Men Wear in Bavaria
One thing I noticed at Oktoberfest and German festivals is these two-part Lederhosen Socks men wear, and I had to know… WHY? What is the story behind those calf-warmers? Why don’t men in Bavaria want to cover their ankles? As anyone who has suffered through knitting classes, you KNOW that when you are knitting socks, the hard part is the…
Traditional German Clothing for Children- Dirndls and Lederhosen
Summer is the beginning of the German Festival Season! While dressing ” German ” is not mandatory, it can be a lot of fun. And is there ANYTHING so cute as a sweet little girl in a Dirndl? Or a toddler in his Lederhosen? But where can you find traditional German clothing for children, babies, and toddlers? And do you…