Oktoberfest Guy Code - How to Wear Lederhosen (2024)

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Oktoberfest Guy Code - How to Wear Lederhosen? ›

Lederhosen Code:

A pair of lederhosen looks lost unless worn with the right legwear. At the very least, you should put on a pair of thick woolly socks under your shoes or boots. If you want something even more traditional, opt for cable-knitted calf-warmers called Loferl in Bavarian dialect; they come with matching ankle socks.

DON'T WEAR T-SHIRTS UNDER TRADITIONAL LEDERHOSEN

Traditional Lederhosen has always been somewhat formal attire. So, you should choose a button-down long-sleeve shirt to wear with Lederhosen to complete the look. The worst thing you can do is wear a casual T-shirt under these leather breeches.

Though there will be plenty of people dressed normally, Oktoberfest is no time to be conservative. The most fun people are dressed up in traditional Bavarian attire, also known as Tracht.

No. The modern traditional costumes (whether Dirndl or Lederhosen) have become more and more popular as an article of clothing in recent years. However, there is no dress code at the Oktoberfest, so any outfit is allowed for partying.

As such, the braces are an essential in traditional costume outfits and, for many, a pair of lederhosen without them is not really a pair of lederhosen. When worn as a fashion item, however, especially to the Munich Oktoberfest, lederhosen are increasingly being paired with belts instead of braces.

It is customary to wear traditional Bavarian shirt under the Lederhosen. The Bavarian shirt is always a button down but it can be either long sleeve or short sleeve. Checkered Bavarian shirts have always looked good when worn under men's Lederhosen but white and off-white Bavarian shirts are also traditional.

What Are The Outfits Called? Authentic outfits for Oktoberfest in Munich are called Tracht (Tra-oct). Women wear traditional dirndl (DEERN-dul) dresses while men wear leather lederhosen (LAY-der-hozen) shorts.

How should lederhosen fit? A pair of lederhosen fits perfectly when it is tight, but doesn't pinch anywhere.

To wear Lederhosen socks, pull them up to your knees and fold the top over the edge of your Lederhosen. The fold should be about 2–3 inches above the top of the Lederhosen. This creates a clean and polished look. Be sure not to wear the socks too high or too low, as this can ruin the overall appearance of your outfit.

Why don't you wash lederhosen? ›

So whether it's slightly out-of-control dirt or a couple of bad stains you've noticed, your lederhosen needs a bit of care and attention. That doesn't mean cleaning them, though, as you might expect, but washing them in water. Sounds wrong, right? As mentioned above, water can be damaging to leather.

Why is Lederhosen so expensive? You already have the answer: sturdy leather construction, intricate embroidery, and high demand. The primary material used for Lederhosen is leather, commonly cowhide, deerskin, and goat suede, which are costly.

The flap (drop front) may have been a unique Bavarian invention. The drop-front style became so popular in the 18th century that it was known in France as à la bavaroise, “in the Bavarian style.” The popularity of lederhosen in Bavaria dropped sharply in the 19th century.

The suspenders have the traditional X cross in back and are attached via button notches in the front and back.

A pair of lederhosen fits perfectly when it is tight, but doesn't pinch anywhere. To make sure you get this flush fit, you need to know your exact measurements – both waist and hips, at their widest point.

While there are Lederhosen that go past the knee, these were mostly worn for special occasions; the everyday form of Lederhosen in the Austrian and Bavarian alps were cut above the knee. Workers and hunters alike preferred the added mobility, especially in the steep slopes of the Eastern Alps.

You don't need to wear a hat with your Lederhosen or Bundhosen; however, if you do, the felt or wool Alpine and Bavarian hats are the best choice. The common Oktoberfest hat name and type is Tirolerhüte – and they are the best for your Oktoberfest dress up.