What to Wear at Oktoberfest for Men and Women (And What You Shouldn’t)
Call me vain, but I think dressing up in Oktoberfest clothing is one of the best parts of the entire experience (well, besides the amazing food, activities, drinks, and possible puns of course). But as I’ve learned, these outfits are serious business. I mean from an outsider’s perspective, it’s easy to think that these are just “Oktoberfest costumes” and any cheap outfit from a Halloween shop will do, but that is 1000% not the case. The traditional clothes worn at Oktoberfest are actually authentic Bavarian attire, worn for everything from formal occasions like church and weddings to arduous physical labour… so calling them “costumes” is not a good idea. They even have an entire parade dedicated to it during the festival! So, if you’ve already sorted out your Oktoberfest accommodation, costs, and are now wondering what to wear, what to buy, where to buy it, here is a guide on Oktoberfest clothing that you don...