When we went to Austria on holidays, my mum and I stumbled upon a shop where I tried these on and I was enamoured. But they were too expensive then, and now I’ve got more money I was wondering if you could recommend where I could purchase these beautiful drindls? Unfortunately, I’ve lost the name of the store.

Also, would it be offensive if I wore these as everyday clothing? I live in Australia and have no Austrian ancestry that I know of. Thank you so much, sorry if I have offended anyone

by Grabber_stabber

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  2. Wtf why this would be offensive????

    I wear Jeans and T-Shirts without beeing from the USA.

  3. The dresses are called “Dirndl” if you search for that you’ll surely find something.

    Also, not offensive at al.

  4. they are dirndl, the specific store who knows but yes the good ones are expsive.

  6. No that’s ok! Feel free to buy and wear some, us Austrians are always glad when someone enjoys and appreciates our *Trachten*!

    As to where to buy, it depends on where you are – are you currently in Austria, which city? Or are you buying online?

    There are cheaper stores and outlets, where you can get good quality *Dirndl* for as little as 300-400 bucks (Dress + Blouse + Vest). Or really expensive ones for a thousand Euros or more. However, I would not go for the really cheap ones, the quality is often lacking and the materials are cheap. A good dirndl you can wear for decades without problems, they are quite sturdy.

    As to what to buy: you’ll need a dress and at least one blouse. Additionally I would recommend to also get a fitting vest as well. For shoes, nowadays you can wear comfy sneakers to the dress, no worries there. Add some nice jewelry, necklaces, bracelets and a nice hairpiece to complete the ensemble.

  7. traditional clothes are called “Trachten” in austria. the specific dress, you are wearing, is a “Dirndl” (not drindl – just a typo?).

    normal stores don’t have Trachten – there is too less demand for such clothes. but if you google for “trachten wien” (or any other bigger city in austria), you will find several shops, that have them.

    the only way to offend someone by wearing such a dress is, when it’s totally inappropriate. for example, you should not wear such a dress for a funeral (if it is not black). but keep in mind, that in everyday life you will seldom find people, that wear such dresses. so wearing such a dress will make you stand out.

    however, wearing such dresses for certain festivities (“Volksfest”) has become quite popular in the last years. so – if you like them, give them a try.

  8. offensive? seriously, i can’t stand how people are getting this twisted.

    It honors our traditions more than anything if you’re choosing and wearing a clothing style based on our/a culture – any other opinion is insanity

    edit: kraftausdrücke weg weid mods megn ds sicha nd lol

  10. Nope, not offensive. Quite the opposite as it also suits you quite well. With a glass of beer in your hand you are ready for any party/celebration!

  11. wtf no we love it. Forget this „iTs OfFeNsIvE tO wEaR oThEr CuLtUrEs ClOtHeS“ bullshit.

  12. its a dirndl and dont worry were not america so go ahead it sure as fuck isnt offensive, but get one with a similiar cut as the green one with a colour pattern and buttons close to the first one and i can promise you itll look gorgeous on a cutie like you

  13. 1. Why should this be offensive?
    2. A Dirndl that ends over the knees leads to an End between the knees. Don’t purchase a slutty Dirndl, only Germans and 14 y/o do that.
    3. Don’t buy cheap Dirndl, you see the difference very well.
    4. Don’t buy Modedirndl, purchase a classic model
    5. Wurzer, Hammerschmid, Lodenfrey,… Brand doesn’t matter, but be clear, that good Dirndl start from about 400-500€, maybe a little expensive for everyday clothing

  15. i doubt any austrians would be offended – btw, people also wear this traditional clothing in germany and switzerland ☺️

  16. >have no Austrian ancestry

    Just as a general remark, Austrians don’t care.

    Well, the direct parents have some relevance, eg. for legal nationality. But grandparents and anything deeper? Nothing matters. Not for clothes, not for food, and not for any other topic. If you like it, use it.

    ​

    Just don’t go around telling people a long list of ancestry countries with percent numbers or something, because then they’ll get annoyed. (And having Austrian ancestors, without ever having been here yourself, doesn’t make anyone Austrian.)

  17. We market that stuff to tourists. In larger towns like Innsbruck, salzburg, etc you can find outlets that will help you find something to your tastes

  18. My girlfriend is not from Ukraine and I happily persuaded her to get a Dirndl, please go ahead and get yourself one! 🙂

  19. not offensive at all 🙂 Go ahead. they look very nice on you too.

  20. tostmann.at

    …also have a store in Wien, which you probably were at

  21. There are specialized shops for that (Trachten) which have a tailoring shop included because you very rarely find one that really fits you. A dirndl dress must fit your body perfectly. So you go to the shop there, pick your Dirndl, then they take your measurements with needles, and a few days to a week later you buy it, tailor made for you!

  22. Not offensive at all! I would recommended to try a smaller sie because of the photos it Look like the Dirndls you’ve tried were to big. They are suppossed to fit a bite tighter.

  23. „Cultural appropriation“ isn’t really a thing outside of the US i believe, especially in Austria you don’t need to worry about that so go for it 🙂

  24. Depends where you live. The US might have some online stores that import them. In Australia I’ve seen some in a couple of vintage stores, although, they were all rather old and traditional. Otherwise, your best bet would be eBay and Etsy. (Just search dirndl, as others have already suggested)

    Regarding appropriateness, I think it depends how you wear it and why. I live in Australia and each October you see tons of people wearing tacky costume-like dirndl and lederhosen on their way to Oktoberfests. I’m all for sharing our culture, but if it’s worn like a costume, it feels really offensive and as if they were mocking us.

  26. This cultural appropriation shit is not an issue in europe….

  27. I think it depends to which occasion you want to wear this..

    To a regular party cause you like the style – not offensive at all

    Dress up as an „austrian girl“ to a carnival or sth – weird but go for it

    Wear it to go on a rampage – NOT OK AT ALL!!

  28. Not at offensive at all. Don’t fall for that cultural appropriation bullshit that’s going around.

    I feel sorry that people really feel the need to ask this.

  29. If you want a cheap option, go second hand because they always have vintage Tratchen and the quality is often fantastic. I’ve found beautiful Loden, Tostmann and Giesswein brands at charity shops. The Humana in Wiedner Haupstraße always has a lot. If you’re online check those brands.

  30. Not offensive, but why would you want to wear this as an everyday clothing?

    That’s a bit like wearing a wedding dress as an everyday clothing

  31. I agree with the others here: No, we do not take offense to this. If you enjoy wearing it: Please do so. Dirndln are beautiful dresses. I see it as a way to honor our tradition and not at all as “cultural appropriation”.

    But please be aware that the style of the Dirndl extremely varies within the different regions of Austria. But this is only for the very traditional ones. And they are extremely expensive since they are handmade.

    What you might want to get is what is called “Trachtenmode”, which basically is a nontraditional “Trachten” styled fashion. They are much cheaper and also have a wide range of different designs. Just be aware that they are considered fashion items and are not really that genuine. They also range from “omg, this is an abomination and looks awful” when they are too reduced to fashion to “They look very traditional, but are just not as pricey”.

    Regarding stores where to buy them: Just search for “Trachtenmode”, I am sure you will find some online shops for this. And enjoy wearing it!

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