Where to Buy a Dirndl for German Festivals and Oktoberfests

  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…

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 Gamsbart? A Plume to wear with your Bavarian Tracht

The first time I heard the word Gamsbart, I completely misunderstood. I heard “Gans Bart” (Goose Beard) and figured the person telling me about them had lost their mind. So, what is a Gamsbart? This special decoration, crafted from a tuft of fur from a Gams, a mountain goat, looks like an old-fashioned shaving brush and is usually found on…

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 Oktoberfests and the German Festivals are 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…

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 clothes for children or babies and toddlers? And do…

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