Appropriateness of Dirndls and Lederhosen attire for Oktoberfest

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Member since 11 August 2018

carpedianneNew member18 August 2018 17:57:14

Hi everyone,

I'm interested in wearing a dirndl to my first ever Oktoberfest, but I wanted to make sure I'm not being disrespectful - What is the guideline for foreigners wearing cultural clothing? Is it cultural appropriation and frowned upon?

Any input would be appreciated.

TominStuttgart Germany Expert

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TominStuttgartGermany Expert20 August 2018 07:54:03

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No problem at all. It's a party and everybody can dress up in what they want.

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