What is dirndl underwear– and how is it worn?

For lots of first-time dirndl wearers, it can be a bit of a bit of shock: suddenly they need underskirts. Underskirts? The last person they knew who wore those was – if at all – granny. Then, to top it off, they realise that many bras do not suit their new dirndl, because this kind of dress changes the shape of the bust and also has a completely different cut in the shoulder area to what they are otherwise used to. So if you want to wear a dirndl in a way that looks good – and avoid embarrassing slip-ups – it’s as well to take a look at what’s worn under them.

Ffirst off, why does a dirndl require special dirndl underwear? That’s due to the template for today’s dirndls, which are traditional Bavarian dresses, developed at a time when women didn’t wear slips or knickers: clothes for women were ankle-length, worn under many layers of underskirts. Today’s fashion dirndl is therefore the descendent of a piece of clothing that was always worn with underskirts, and that’s why it often looks a little shapeless without one.

Petticoat-Stockerpoint-65cm-U90-weiss-C-NEU_785x785Luckily, however, modern Bavarian fashion labels also provide suitable dirndl underskirts, so there’s no need to hit the vintage clothes shop or go plundering granny’s wardrobe. For mid-length dirndls and the more traditional long-skirt variants, the best option is a classic dirndl underskirt which finishes just an inch or so above the hem of the outer skirt but features lace trimming in case it should become briefly visible. If you want to leave a lasting impression in such rare cases – or would simply like a little more volume under the skirt – hen there’s the dirndl petticoat option, which, with its layered, especially voluminous seams of net lace, gives the dirndl skirt real structure and creates an impressive silhouette.

Spitzenunterhose-Stockerpoint-U35-weiss-NEU-E58dccc15e04dcShorter, lighter, and more adventurous mini-dirndls may require something more than just a suitably short underskirt, however, as even these can leave sensitive areas vulnerable to unwanted glances from certain angles... Which is why there are also dirndl bloomers, silky undershorts offering comfort and protection with style… Cheeky and handy - this pair of bloomers keeps straying eyes away.

DirndlBH-Trachten-BH-Kruegerdirndl-4700-1-weiss-Awd514zL2mYhL2Now that there’s nothing to see at leg height, let’s take a look at the chest. The only sure-fire way to get the full, inviting, busty Oktoberfest bosom that should come with a dirndl is by wearing a dirndl bra. But what does it do that standard models don’t? As the corset of a dirndl already offers a lot of structure and pushes the breasts upwards, you don’t need the support of average bra shapes; what is more, the dirndl bra straps are thinner and lie wider over the shoulder, helping them to disappear under the dirndl more than a normal bra would. Finally, given the low-cut shape of a dirndl dress, good Oktoberfest bras have pretty details on the hems to help them blend into the outfit just in case they do “pop up”. And given the rough-and-ready gusto with which Bavarian women stand on benches, arms around the men, belting out their favourite hits in the tents, it’s just as well for them to have a strong “second line of defence” up top during the Oktoberfest...

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