I’ll admit it: I used to be that person.
The one marching into Oktoberfest season like it’s fashion week, convinced that unless your dirndl was custom-fitted and possibly smuggled from a hidden boutique in Salzburg, it wasn’t the real deal.
Rent a dirndl? Please. That was for tourists, exchange students, or people who still think Oktoberfest happens in October.
Plot twist: I now rent my dirndl every single year. And honestly? It’s the most stylish decision I’ve ever made.
Why I Thought Renting a Dirndl Wasn’t for Me
I live in Munich, which means Oktoberfest is basically our version of the Met Gala, except with pretzels, beer, and more cleavage. As someone who works in fashion, I crave the perfect dirndl: impeccable fit, rich fabrics, and stunning detailing.
But here’s the truth: high-quality designer dirndls are expensive. And unless you’re fine wearing the same one year after year (spoiler: I’m not), that gorgeous piece will spend 362 days in your closet, judging you silently.
Enter Wearr. My stylish solution…
I work at Wearr with a mission to make designer fashion more accessible, sustainable, and circular. And when I tell you our curated dirndl collection is chef’s kiss, I mean it. Every season, I get to choose from stunning pieces I’d never realistically buy outright. I wear them, enjoy them and then send them back after the tent dust settles.
No guilt, no closet chaos, and definitely no repeats.
The Benefits of Renting a Dirndl
Renting a dirndl isn’t just practical, it’s powerful:
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Style freedom: Velvet glamour one year, pastel puff-sleeves the next.
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Affordability: No need to spend hundreds for one-time wear.
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Sustainability: Reduce textile waste and make a positive fashion choice.
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No storage hassle: Free up precious closet space.
And the best part? When someone stops me in the beer tent to ask where my gorgeous outfit is from, I get to smile and say, “It’s rented.” Nothing feels more modern and more fabulous than that.
Your Sign to Rent a Dirndl This Oktoberfest
If you’ve been side-eyeing the idea of renting, take it from a reformed dirndl snob, there’s no badge of honor for owning a dusty, overpriced dirndl.
There is, however, a whole vibe in showing up in a jaw-dropping look that didn’t cost a fortune and didn’t harm the planet.
Check out our Oktoberfest edit here.
Rent it. Return it. Repeat.
With love (and zero dirndls gathering dust in my closet),
Mavi De Armas
Wearr Marketing Lead, Oktoberfest Aficionada, Proud Dirndl Snob-Turned-Renter
