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OKTOBERFEST EVENT 2019 AHEAD!

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sarah melson
OKTOBERFEST EVENT 2019 AHEAD!

If you’re going to be working as a waiter or waitress at an Oktoberfest event, then you’ll probably be required to dress the part. After all, most of the guests will be there in dirndls and Authentic lederhosen, so you’re going to need a suitably Bavarian style; at the same time, though, you need make sure you are visible as a member of staff and instantly recognisable to people wanting beer – even at more, ahem, advanced stages of the evening. And on top of all of that, you need to stay professional.

"Working at Events as a Waiters or Waitress"

It’s a tough one to pull off, so if you’re looking for advice on what to wear as an Oktoberfest waiter or waitress, then look no further. Unless your employer has an official uniform, then it’s down to you to get it right  and we’re here to help with a few outfit suggestions for working at Oktoberfest events. We base our looks on what professional full-timers in Munich and Bavaria wear at the Oktoberfest and similar fairs, and in the region’s famous beer halls and beer gardens.

The good news? Dirndls and German lederhosen were made for hardworking country folk, so they’re pretty robust and can stand up to a fair degree of punishment. The downside? You can’t be quite as creative and have quite as much fun as the guests.

"Lederhosen women"

The most important thing for girls serving at Oktoberfests is to wear a dirndl; the second most important thing is to make sure that they remain clearly distinguishable from all the other dirndl-wearers among paying guests. The best way to achieve this is to opt for a more serious, longer style of dirndl in darker colours and without too many decorative elements.

Short-short dirndls are a no-go, as are bright colours  not only for standing out from the crowds, but also to help you feel confident and competent when dealing with tables of gents not necessarily used to beer in large measures. Opt for a minimum skirt-length of 70cm and complement the look with elbow-length sleeves on the blouse; swap shiny, festive aprons for washable cotton pinafores (yes, you will need to wash them).

 

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