I purchased this dirndl for Oktoberfest this year. It was slightly larger than I would have liked. It is not very form fitting so alterations were in order. Also it does zip down the front of the chest instead of the side. I had my seamstress add a hook to the top to keep you from seeing the zipper. The green is darker than pictures but the lace is so beautiful that I didn't care. I did buy a different blouse for underneath pretty cheap once in Germany. Many compliments. Would definitely purchase again!

Perfect! I was working Oktoberfest in a barvarian theme town and felt classy and beautiful in this dress. Thankfully it sinches up front because it was a bit large on me. Wish I could wear it everyday! So many complements.

This piece is a wonderful fit, though the color may be different (darker) than the powder green in the picture. The brown skirt portion of the dress is a thicker taffeta and the apron tie is more of a nylon taffeta that will definitely need to be ironed. I changed out the ribbon on the bust as it was originally neon green and clashed with the rest of the dirndl.

I can't wait to wear this for halloween and all beerfests in my future.
This runs TRUE TO SIZE. I ordered a US 8 instead of my normal US 6, because according to other reviews this runs large, and guess what, it is one size too big. The bust and waist are slightly large but I will make the 8 work because it's too close to halloween to return for a smaller size, I will tighten the apron so the waist fits and wear a more padded bra for the chest to fit. For reference I am 6' tall, 34C, 27.5" waist and 38" hips.
Fabric is nice, very comfortable, seems very well made, the color is a dark green, not a light khaki like the picture shows and it has a pocket! Overall I am very happy with this purchase.

This is a really nice quality dirndl, especially for the price point. I'm of German descent, though this is my first experience with tracht/dirndl. So while I don't have much to compare it to, I can say this does not seem costume-y in the least. I'd also say that the picture on the listing doesn't really do it justice; the dress is much nicer in person. I agonized over the sizing before heeding the many reviews that advised sizing up. As other reviews have recently noted, sizing up may not be necessary. I am 5'4", around 123-125 lbs., and a 32D. I almost always wear a US size 6, (occasionally a size 4), and carry most of my weight on my bottom half. I originally ordered a 38 (US 8) and it was absolutely huge, gapping at the bust and just generally too big all over. The size 36 (US 4/6) is just right. It's snug but not restrictive in the bodice (as it should be), and forgiving and comfortable in the skirt portion of the dress (the better to accommodate Bier and Wurst). Other reviewers have commented that the ribbon on the bodice is a brighter green than the picture on the listing. The first dress (size 38) had a chartreuse ribbon that was indeed much brighter than the rest of the dress. The second dress I ordered (size 36) had more of a sage/mint green ribbon that blends in more with the floral fabric of the dress. Both were a very simple, inexpensive satin ribbon that could easily be upgraded with a nicer quality ribbon (perhaps velvet?). Also, I agree with another review that stated that the dress is maybe a little darker than it appears on the listing -- and I, personally, like it that way. I did also buy a dirndl bra shaper undergarment to go with this dress BOOLAVARD Women's Magic Bra Shaper Vest Breast Support (Medium / 4, Nude), and I'm glad I did. It helps achieve the right look, without making the effect at all tacky. Overall, I'm very happy with this dirndl. Is it one of those gorgeous drool-worthy numbers you see on Pinterest or on German sites that cost four or more times what this one does? No. But it definitely exceeded my expectations and I'm excited to wear it for Oktoberfest-themed events now, and hopefully for years to come.