For all women, your time in Munich will be even brighter and more exciting once you find the right Dirndl. It’s super sexy and sophisticated. First the word Dirndl didn’t describe the traditional dress; it came from the word ‘Dirne’ meaning young girl. The traditional dress was worn by maids and usually kept very innocent. So not much skin and buttoned all the way up. This traditional dress has its origin in Bavaria and Austria. The story of the pure Dirndl as a dress started in the cities and was worn by the urban civilization. In 1870/1880 it turned into a simple summer dress. Gertrud Pesendorfer brought the Dirndl through its Renaissance and established its sexy and female look. She broke the chains of the church and restrictive ideas cutting women in their liberty and nature. She removed the long sleeves, revealing the shoulders and put more attention on the waist. Especially after the 1^stWorld War when economy was at the ground the Dirndl became a cheap alternative to expensive materials. 

Every dirndl comes with a bow. The position gives an idea about a woman’s state. Left means, keep distance; she’s off the market. Middle means she is a virgin. And if the bow is in the back, she’s either a widow or a waitress. On the right, then go ahead and put yourself together, have a last zip of your Mass and hope you can enjoy the Wiesn with her.