Hot Oktoberfest fashion for scorching weather

If you’ve ever been to Bavaria in the summer, you’ll know just how hot it can get: temperatures push 30 degrees in Munich on a regular basis, and even in the surrounding uplands, the June, July, and August heat can be stifling. So anyone taking a summer holiday in southern Germany is well advised to pack beer-garden gear that won’t lead to the sweats. What is more, even in late September at the Oktoberfest, daily highs in the upper twenties are not unusual (although neither are week-long periods of rain: autumn is changeable). And whatever the weather, in a beer tent, the temperature heats up during the day as the throngs get denser and thousands of drinkers exude warmth as they dance away on the benches… As such, it’s never a bad idea to adapt your beer-fest clothing to the heat: here’s our guide on how to do it.

For her

Trachtenshort-Leinen-Krueger-33505-715-hellbraun-E5897a7f7e2579When the mercury’s rising, it’s about exposing your skin to the air and avoiding constricting clothing. Unfortunately, as good as they look, dirndls are based on a corset-style mid-section that is uncomfortable on very hot days. As such, we recommend switching your look to shorts and off-shoulder blouses.

Doesn’t sound very traditional? There are ladies’ lederhosen made of real leather but short enough to be comfortable even on the hottest of days; you can also opt for contemporary linen or poly-cotton shorts with traditional features. Trachten-Halskette-Hirschhornherz-12189-8598-braun58649bd5545b5_785x785Combine them with any one of the wide range of blouses and tops which combine customary Bavarian elements such as check, lace frills, and lace-ups with of-the-moment trends such as oil-washes, prints, and off-shoulder cuts.

Complete the casual look with ballerinas, open-toed pumps, or on-trend Bavarian chucks and accessorise with chains and bracelets so that you feel festive and “dressed up” despite the skimpy garments. This is the way to keep cool – and stay hot as the midday sun!

Trachtenshort-Jeans-Marjo-Nelio-beige-E5897a81b3f8735BWnwxQKIN3vEFor him

Historically speaking, traditional clothes have always left men more freedom than they accorded to their female wearers, and Bavaria is no exception. As such, men wearing lederhosen can do a lot to make themselves feel more comfortable in the heat by loosening the leather lacing on the back and rolling up their shirt-sleeves. What is more, the older the lederhosen, the more pliable and comfortable it is, even on warm days.

Nevertheless, when temperatures head north of 30°C, the boys’ only option is to switch to more contemporary styles, so besides short lederhosen, we also offer Bavarian jeans shorts and other traditional looks made of cotton which are both more comfortable and fully washable if you do get into a sweat. Just swap the full shirt for one of our short-sleeved tees and trade in the time-honoured – but inflexible – Bavarian brogues for breathable sneakers and sandals (both available with an Alpine twist).

Slipper-Zehentrenner-Stockerpoint-1335-havanna-A-NILsCAwoMmKR1pWith these summer styles, you’ll look like a true Bavarian – but not of the kind that would have had to break off their beer-garden excursion for a three-hour afternoon nap in the heat, scratching the heat-rash under their felt hat... Instead, you can enjoy the warm weather the way everyone should!

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