First, let’s start off by defining our terms: when we say “Oktoberfest blouses”, we don’t mean “dirndl blouses”. Dirndl blouses are crop-top blouses made specifically to work as part of the traditional dirndl dress, which makes them more underwear than anything else. An Oktoberfest blouse, however, is quite a new item. It’s a full top designed to go with women’s lederhosen, with Bavarian-style jeans, or with traditional skirts. And as Oktoberfest outfits which don’t centre on dirndls have become more popular, from this season on, we’re offering an extended range of blouses to make sure our customers have something to combine with every kind of Bavarian style.
Checked blouses – just right for jeans
Want the boyfriend look; don’t want to actually look like your boyfriend? We and the good people at Orbis hear you, and have a range of checked blouses with the emphasis on “blouse”, not shirt. Combine them with three-quarter-length Bavarian jeans and pretty Alpine necklaces for a gutsy, but feminine, look.
If you really want to beat the boys at their own game, though, then Orbis has also got some shirt-shirts for ladies which look gret with lederhosen. They’re almost not blouses at all, but thanks to their tailored shape, they’ll still show off you figure.
Lots of white, frills, and flowers – granny knows best
For a few seasons now, the vintage look has been big: simple, reserved colours, gentle patterns, and classic details – not to mention whole categories of clothes which had long been considered dead an buried. Like knee-length pleated skirts, for example, which are to come roaring back this year, bringing frilly, yet not overly-mumsy blouses along with them as the look of the season
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There’s no need to go full-out matron-y, though, if you don’t want to: frilly blouses also work very well with lederhosen, jeans, and other trousers, as another Orbis line shows; contrasting colours on the ruffles, frills, and buttons can also add another layer of detail, helping to create an outfit that is as sophisticated as it is contemporary.
Flowery and off-the-shoulder – blouses for girls
Despite all the new styles and the popularity of vintage throwbacks, even the word “blouse” can be a turn-off for some: sounds a bit like something a school-mistress would wear, right? Wrong! Off-shoulder Oktoberfest blouses are decidedly young and slightly risqué; matching this cut with floral patterning creates girly, playful tops that work perfectly with lederhosen and sneakers.
Sleeveless tops too can help to pep up an Oktoberfest outfit and make it that bit more. Then again, sometimes, just a few details such as piping and ribbing are enough to make a light blue-grey-green coloured blouse into a real statement piece.