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Erika Neumayer 
Erika Neumayer
Founder & Designer at Rare Dirndl | Connecting you with your German heritage without sacrificing your personal style | Based in Chicago - Ship everywhere!
Published Aug 30, 2022
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One of the most frequently asked questions around here is… “Now, what kind of shoes do I wear with my dirndl? And my answer is, “Whatever shoes you want!” That’s not a very specific answer, but I’m not exactly one to follow the “dirndl rules”.
However, here is a quick list of what I recommend to wear with your dirndl. PLUS, I got some great insights from my travel blogger palsAshley from My Wanderlusty LifeandChristina from Happy to Wanderwho have both been to Oktoberfest in Munich multiple times.
The basic rules are comfortable and stylish, so you’ll want to find a nice blend of the two. What is currently trending in Germany are booties and flats. Shoes that are comfortable so you can wear them for potential looooong days spent on your feet. But you also don’t want to be THAT girl wearing old sneakers… not a chic look. Below is an assortment of shoe styles that both Christina and Ashley said were frequently seen at Oktoberfest in Munich.
Traditionally, one would wear aMary-Jane styleshoe with a low heel and dirndl socks.(Click here to order my favorite dirndl socks)
For a super casual look: Go with your favorite flats. My favorite are my TOMS, but most folks prefer aballet flat.
For an outdoorsy look: Try abootiethat brings out your inner high-fashion alpine mountaineer.
For a more summer-y look: I would go with nicecomfortable sandalsor afancy flip flop.However, do keep in mind that this type of footwear is more for a summer festival. Open toed shoes are NOT recommended for Oktoberfest in Munich… too much potential spillage.
For a trendy look: Go withtrendy booties— this is really all the rage at Oktoberfest lately.
For that punk look: Yes, you can bust out yourhightops.
For a fancy schmancy look: Bust out thoseheelsbaby (but not at the expense of your feeties. If you are going to be a super grouch at Oktoberfest because you have 4 blisters and your feet are throbbing — mmm not so cute anymore).
For an edgier look: Definitely try amotorcycle boot or booty.
My personal favorite dirndl shoes are myTOMS wedges. They are really comfortable and go with pretty much every single dirndl I have. I wear these ALL THE TIME!
“Before I knew about Erika & Rare Dirndl, wearing a dirndl wasn’t always the most exciting, but now I have two Rare Dirndls and each is gorgeous and unique. I’m completely satisfied with all of my Rare Dirndl purchases. Whether you’re looking for an elegant dirndl to wear to a wedding, or a cute and sporty dirndl, her high quality, hand sewn, made in America dirndls are the way to go!” - Jamie KrispelHermosa Beach, CA
It’s so easy to look fabulous in a Rare Dirndl!
From the dirndl to the blouse, bloomers and accessories, we’ve got you girl.
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