Oktoberfest 2011: Black Girls in Dirndls

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My first trip to Oktoberfest was in 2007. Me being me, I decided to go in style and invested in a traditional Bavarian dress called a dirndl.

Once in Munich, the dirndl made me instantly popular. I can honestly say I was the ONLY woman of color with one on that day. People were pointing and staring and some even got aggresive. (dudes and booze, meh) Luckily, my attention-whoredness paid off and I was pulled up on stage to lead the band.

(Read about that here: How To Unintentionally Become Oktoberfest Legend)

Fast forward to the first day of Oktoberfest 2011, last weekend, and I saw dozens of women of color in dirndls. I even met a few black American expats! I stalked a few and asked for a picture. Check them out, they looked great!! 

Dirndls are historically Bavarian and Austrian so seeing them on women of color is a treat

The dirdnl usually consists of a blouse, the bodice with a full skirt and an apron

The apron can be used as an indicator of a woman's marital status
 

If the apron is tied on the woman's right, it means that she is taken (in a relationship or married)

If the apron is tied on the left side, she is single (didn't see many single ladies that day)

Ladies and gentlemen, if you want to get an authentic dirndl, lederhosen and/or Bavarian accesories check out Kertins Landhausmode.
They have an amazing selection of colors, types and sizes. They ship all over the world and have great customer service. I can't recommend them enough.
Warning they can get a bit pricey but the real stuff rarely come cheap. Enjoy!

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