A dirndl is a traditional dress worn in Austria and southern Germany, particularly in Bavaria.
The dirndl typically consists of a bodice, an accompanying dirndl blouse, a skirt, and an apron. It is often associated with Bavarian folk culture and is often worn to festivals and other celebrations.
The dirndl originated in the 19th century as a form of rural working clothing but has since evolved into a popular folk costume.
Whilst traditionally quite plain, the Dirndl is now famed as a wonderfully colourful outfit and is most well-known for its very prominent appearances at events such as the Oktoberfest in Munich each year