Hearing our travel plans included a stop in Garmisch-Partenkirchen , my Mother In Law told us the…read morebest fashion house for Dirndls was Grasegger & she was spot on
This place reminds me of the American store Talbot's - the clothing is extremely conservative & traditional
Lots of button-down shirts & cardigans. You can also find khakis & trousers but where this place really stands out is w/ their Dirndls
Taking fabrics that range from gingham cotton to shiny silks w/ inlaid beading, you will find off-the-rack dirndls as well as an entire wall of fabric bolts, in case you're looking to get 1 custom made
Knowing we were just there for the afternoon & did not have the luxury of getting something custom, we made a beeline for the racks. Knee-length & full-length styles are available. I tried on both & decided on a shorter version in a fancy red & green patterned silk - after all, gotta support my German-by-marriage heritage!
Mother In Law was thrilled I chose to get a dirndl & even more thrilled we purchased from her favorite store...and making my Mother In Law happy makes me happy
Parting thought: Be prepared for some hefty sticker shock - you *will* be forking over a very pretty penny... these are not fancy-dress costumes! They are serious high-end fashions for the traditional Bavarian woman. Sure you can find cheaper but you get what you pay for & if you're looking for haute couture, the only place to shop is here