What is a trachten in German?

Tracht (German pronunciation: [ˈtʁaxt]) refers to traditional garments in German-speaking countries and regions.

What color is dirndl?

Traditional colours are black, blue and soft pink, but today anything goes from silver and gold to electric pink and toxic green. The blouse is almost always white. Dirndls are worn with a special bra (in German: BH) to highlight and give extra support to the bust.

How do you wear trachten?

A dirndl is always composed of at least two pieces – the dress itself and an apron; in most cases, a cropped dirndl blouse is worn under the bodice and covers shoulders and upper arms. As a general rule, the bodice is tight while the skirt is cut wider and gathered at the waist, falling in pleats.

What is a trachten dress?

A dirndl is a type of traditional dress worn in Germany – especially Bavaria – Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Austria and South Tyrol, based on the historical costume of Alpine peasants. The dirndl consists of a bodice, blouse, full skirt and apron.

What is dirndl and lederhosen?

Lederhosen, which means “leather trousers” in German, are the short leather pants worn by men. The dirndl is a ruffled apron dress worn by German women that consists of a bodice, or blouse, and a skirt.

Do you wear a petticoat with a dirndl?

Wearing a dirndl or a trachten skirt without a suitable petticoat is a real fashion faux-pas. Tradition dictates that these types of garment should be teamed with three vital pieces of underwear to ensure that they look their best: the dirndl bra, a pair of dirndl bloomers or underpants and a petticoat skirt.

How should I wear my hair with a dirndl?

Dirndl hairstyle: flower crown Whether you wear them tucked into a loose bun, or in wavy, undone hair – a floral wreath can crown every hairstyle! Flower crowns have been seen moving from the forehead to the back of the head, decorating (braided) buns. Wrap that bun in a floral headband or flower-adorned hair tie.

Do dirndls have pockets?

The Dirndl’s Structure Usually there is a pocket on the side or front of the skirt which is hidden under the apron. You can also get two-piece dirndls which allow limitless combinations since the skirt and bodice are separate.

Do Germans wear dirndls?

In Germany, the dirndl is traditionally worn only in Bavaria, where it is deeply integrated in the traditional culture. For instance, dirndls are traditionally worn by women attending formal ceremonies of the Catholic church.

What kind of clothes do women wear with dirndl?

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What kind of fabric is a dirndl made of?

In terms of fabrics, most dirndls are made of cotton, linen, or velvet; the most exclusive designer dirndls may also use silk or even leather. The apron tends to be made of the same fabric as the dress, but may also be of silk or finished with lace trimming.

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