What to Wear at Oktoberfest

Have you ever thought of attending one of Germany’s famous drinking festivals Oktoberfest? It is the most popular cultural event in Europe. The first thing you notice when you enter the festival will be the German outfit that men wear during the event.

History

Lederhosen dates back to the late 18th century. It was invented during the trendiness of leather pants and culotte pants in France and Italy. Countrymen living in the alps needed an attire that they could comfortably work in.

The Bavarians invented lederhosen for Oktoberfest, German outfit men of their region wear to this day. They originated from then Bavaria and spread to other parts of Europe through the European working class.

Bundhosen

Coming from Lederhosen in german, this word means ‘leather pants. Lederhosen was discovered first, which were pants that ended at the knees, followed by Bundhosen which became pants that were longer. They are both very similar in style and attire.

Styling

Both lederhosen and bunhosen can be paired with a white cotton shirt, leather boots, and hats. They are most popularly worn during Oktoberfest by both locals and foreigners to preserve the Bavarian heritage.

They were initially made of pure leather. Leather does not stain, can be washed easily, and can withstand extreme temperatures when needed. They perfectly suited the needs of countryside men during their long and tiring working hours.

Popularity

Bunhosen grew in popularity during the 19th Century. Its boom came about when the royal family was spotted wearing them for outdoor activities and sports. Soon the trend seeped into the noble class and this decreased the status quo that had existed for thousands of years in central Europe.

Its decline came about somewhere during the 1920s. The Americans discovered jeans and their fashionability. When American culture seeped into Europe after the first world war, so did its culture and fashion. People started to wear jeans. They provided similar comfort as the leather breeches however provided double the comfort. Plus, the faded colors would make it more fashionable to wear on sunny or hot days.

Where to Buy

You can bear German outfit men in many boutiques around Germany, particularly Munich. Munich holds one of Germany’s largest cultural events Oktoberfest and its holiday markets provide tourists with lots of Bundhosen options to choose from.

nowadays, German designers have altered the leather to make it look more trendy and up to date with the latest fashion. You can find many pants in many different colors, embellishments, embroideries, and as well as a variety of pants for females.

Locals not only like it when tourists try to understand their culture, but they appreciate it if they wear these leather pants during festivals and events.

German outfit for women also exists. The rare is called dirndl for Oktoberfest and was commonly worn for many years all around Europe. Their outfit was inspired by Austrian servants in Austria during the 18th century.