This was a quick decision purchase and i was on a budget so I wasn't as knowledgeable about true dirndls at the time. It fit okay. A little snug, but I got it on. I usually wear XXL items but this material has zero give which is why it felt a bit snug but even a day of drinking beers and eating brats, I felt comfortable. Keep in mind this isn't an authentic dirndl, the materials are very costume like and cheap feeling compared to the real deal. That being said, it gets the job down appearance wise. The blouse that it comes with is an absolute H*LL NO. I was afraid I was going to have to cut myself out of that thing when I tried it on. Even as a cheap blouse with the dirndl it is not good. I ended up spending the cash at a site called raredirndl for a much better blouse. It made all the difference. I was ready to return this product if I still had to wear the blouse it came with but changing it out for a quality one made it worth it. I also paired this with a petticoat which I would highly suggest due to its light cheap material. The petticoat will help the dress from flying up in the wind and make the quality seem a bit better. Speaking of quality, because it was so cheap and they don't really advise heat to the material I just let them hang on a hanger for a week prior to wearing them rather than trying to iron or dry the wrinkles out. I was afraid it might damage it before I could wear it so the wrinkles remained throughout the fest.
In the end, It's not like I was wearing this in Germany where I would have felt like this costumey quality would be an insult. Most everyone, at least at our Okterberfest, purchased similar quality dirndls if they dressed up at all and were not that educated on the wear. So this did the trick for a quick wallet friendly dirndl purchase and I received so many compliments. That being said, I hope to afford a legit one next year and would prefer not to wear this again.

Beautiful craftsmanship. Real embroidery and lovely detailed metal lacing grommets. Quality fabric that was soft yet sturdy. Well sewn hems, closures and decorative details. They had even removed all the loose end threads! Very professional work.
I ordered a size small- - I'm 5' 5" 118lbs and wear size 2/4 typically- - The fit was perfect but also very snug. Not the dress for eating giant meals, lifting heavy kegs or singing operas in! If it had been of lesser quality, I'm sure the seams could split and pop! But it held fine all day and looks like it will last a long time.

My single wish is that the dirndl top had a way to adjust it from underneath the bodice to allow the "girls" to be a little more front and center. The length of the top is so short, it barely covered my bra, stopping just beneath the second row of lacing grommets. I was imagining sewing two sets of ribbons onto the dirndls bottom hem, one each on the front and back, and left-side, right-side, that could hang down past the waist. At least then you could pull those from under the skirt to lower it or even attach snaps or Velcro to the ribbons (like a garter almost) and also on the inside of the bodice/skirt at corresponding lengths. Then you could adjust the top "depth" to your liking and secure it to stay in place!
Maybe? Idk"¦ just a thought. Once it's all zipped up, there's not much ability to change how the top lays or how on display you are.

As you can see, this outfit is more "modest", concealing the bust (there are adequate girls hiding in there) and hitting just below my knee, unlike many others I viewed online, but this was perfect for my needs. I even discovered I had the perfect stockings to match the blue apron exactly! (I'd ordered those from Amazon the year before). I did wear a crinoline petticoat underneath, but the skirt fabric has enough heft that it looked fine without one. I found wearing a slip was optional, as the skirt had no see-through issues and I didn't find it scratchy.

Shipping was fast! It arrived in less than five days!Removing it from the packaging, I noticed some minor wrinkling, but all it needed was a couple spritzes of water and a few vigorous shakes to release them.

Considering this is not a dress I'll be wearing but once or twice a year during Octoberfest or Halloween, I wanted it to last for years and not fade, have stitches fall out or get old looking just hanging in the closet due to cheap materials or workmanship.

This really matched all my needs!
Beautiful, quality workmanship,
Thoughtful special little details,
Rich, true to image color that didn't transfer elsewhere (car seat or desk chair)
Made with sturdy yet comfortable cotton fabric,
Accurate sizing,
No weird smell or hard to release wrinkles,
Offered at a discount,
Free, fast shipping (not just for Prime members)
Definitely would recommend.

I received lots of compliments wearing it at work for Halloween 2021 and my boyfriend liked it too! I Can't wait to wear it again next year! Go for it! Buy yourself one too!! ðŸ˜ðŸ»

This is very cute and nice fabric for a costume. However I was surprised by the large size for the small, it is large in the chest and waist.

Great product. Very satisfied with my purchase. Fabric is of a decent cotton that feels like you'd find for a sundress. I was worried it would look or feel "costume-y", but that's not the case. I'm relieved. My friends are German, but had to cancel their trip to Munich for Oktoberfest this year (stupid covid). So instead they are hosting their own. I didn't want to show up in some cheap Halloween costume garbage/insulting looking "thing." Honor. Respect.

I added photos of the construction of the garments to show how well constructed all 3 of the garments are. Stitching on all seams are straight, even, and complete. The bodice portion of the dress is lined, the skirt is un-lined. The wide ribbon along the neckline is stitched along both the top and bottom, leaving me no doubt it will stay in place. The zipper runs smooth with zero snags. As you can see, the fabric things of the zipper (I'm no tailor here so cut me some slack on the lingo) that attach to the dress: are hidden under the lining of the bodice. My skin already appreciates that added thought and care put into the design and construction.

I'm always willing to alter a garment, if the garment is well made and of decent quality fabric. Although this dirndle fits me *perfectly* and requires zero adjustments, due to the quality construction and fabric, I'd have spent a little additional to make some adjustments. Happy I don't need to though.

In the photos of me wearing the dirndle: I have a petticoat on, hence the "poof". I ordered the petticoat off Amazon from a merchant called "Grace Karin." It works well. As for the length: I'm 5'8.5" and, as you can see, it hits about 1.5" above the knees on me. Side note: I ordered a different blouse to wear with the dress. In my humble estimation, the provided blouse doesn't display the "assets" the way I'd like them displayed. The provided blouse is *very* modest. I'm happy to have a more modest blouse to wear (just in case), but if you, like me, want your girls on "proper display"... you may wish to consider purchasing a different blouse too.

ONE WORD OF WARNING: This dirndle does *not* have a pocket. I read they were supposed to, but this one doesn't. I don't personally care, but it would have been nice.

I followed the measurement chart in the product photos when deciding which size to order. As I said, it fits me perfectly.

Fast shipping.

It was even better in person! Heading to Germany for Octoberfest & this is in my suitcase!