Apron secret

Dirndl boom: “It’s more than just a traditional costume”

Christina in a blue "classic" bodice dirndl and Lisa with a hand-painted pure silk apron from Bad Aussee.(Bild: Wolfgang Spitzbart)

Whether it's a morning pint or Fashion Week - you can never go wrong with a dirndl. Anna Tostmann gives tips on what to look out for when buying. Handmade from Austria is of course the most beautiful, but it doesn't necessarily have to be expensive. And how do you tie the apron?

The difference between city and country is nowhere greater: while a dirndl dress rarely hangs in the wardrobe of city dwellers, in the country it's simply part of life. Christina (22) from Steinbach has also experienced this. She says: "I've been wearing dirndls since I was little. I'm in the music and dance group, so traditional costume is a must anyway." She currently has 14 dirndl dresses in her wardrobe. Lisa (29) from Gampern openly admits: "This tradition is important to me - a huge advantage: you're always well-dressed in a dirndl."