Oktoberfest Women’s Costumes

Find the perfect Oktoberfest women’s costume online at Shindigs!

Whether you’re from Germany or simply love a good party, you’re no doubt gearing up for another Oktoberfest this September! From beer and wine to traditional German cuisines like sausages, sauerkraut and soft pretzels, there’s a lot to love about Oktoberfest.

Here at Shindigs, we stock an incredible range of Oktoberfest costumes for women! From traditional dirndl and lederhosen to outlandish joke costumes and man-sized beer bottles, we have costumes for all Oktoberfest attendees! 

Shop women’s Oktoberfest costumes online now! We offer fast and affordable shipping across Australia as well as a free click-and-collect service from our store in Lambton. Alternatively, come and visit us in-store to browse through our collection of Oktoberfest women’s costumes and try some on for size! We have change rooms on-site where you can find the best fitting costume for you. 

What is Oktoberfest?

Oktoberfest is the world’s biggest Volksfest (i.e. a large event in German-speaking countries that combines beer and wine festivals with funfairs). Celebrated in Munich, Bavaria (Germany) every year, Oktoberfest runs for 16 to 18 days from mid-September through to the first Sunday of October (thus the name “Oktoberfest”). 

The first-ever Oktoberfest was held in October of 1810 to celebrate the wedding of King Ludwig I and Princess Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen. The people of Munich were invited to the festivities at Theresienwiese ("Theresa's Meadow") which included a 3500m horse race, a children’s choir and of course, lots of beer and wine! 

It didn’t take long for Oktoberfest to become an annual tradition and now, more than six million national and international travellers head to Munich for Oktoberfest each year. Plus, Oktoberfest is now also celebrated around the world — even in Australia! Considering Aussies are famous for loving beer, it’s no surprise that we celebrate Oktoberfest in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth.

Our Aussie Oktoberfest events keep getting bigger and better every year!

Traditional Oktoberfest costumes for women

Looking for a traditional Oktoberfest women’s costume? You can’t go past a dirndl! 

A dirndl is a feminine dress that originated in German-speaking areas of the Alps including Bavaria, Austria, Liechtenstein and Switzerland. The outfit features a corset-like bodice with a low neckline, a ruffled blouse under the bodice, a high-waisted tutu-look skirt and an apron with a floral Alpine pattern on the front. 

A dirndl is considered a folk costume in Germany. It was developed for Alpine peasants between the 16th and 18th centuries, but now the dirndl is worn for leisure and fashion which is why you’ll find a lot of women wearing a dirndl at Oktoberfest!

Here at Shindigs, we stock dirndl costumes in a huge range of colours including red, yellow, green, brown, black/red, red/blue and blue/white gingham. Just add some long white socks, a pair of heels and either outlandish braids or an Alpine hat to add the finishing touches to your dirndl! 

Alternatively, you might opt for the masculine counterpart of the dirndl, lederhosen. Traditionally, lederhosen was worn by working-class men in the Alps. Featuring shorts and an apron/suspenders, the lederhosen was made from leather because it was harder wearing and easier to clean after a hard day’s work. 

Nowadays, women can also wear lederhosen — it’s a strong statement of a confident woman — so we stock comfortable, stylish lederhosen for women as well as men. With an Alpine floral pattern and some long white socks, you’ll look cute as a button in lederhosen for Oktoberfest! 

Funny Oktoberfest costumes for women

Who said you had to wear a traditional Oktoberfest women’s costume?! The festival is fun and outlandish, so why not wear a costume to match the atmosphere? For example, you might opt for our Adult Piggy Back Carry Me Costume — it looks like a moustached Bavarian man is carrying you around on his back while you focus on not spilling your beer. 

You could also dress as one of our adult beer bottles — Lükinbetter and Studmeister. These costumes are guaranteed to get a laugh or two at Oktoberfest, and no one can say you aren’t dressed for the occasion… You’ll be a beer at a beer festival, after all! 

FAQs about our Oktoberfest costumes for women

Can women wear lederhosen?

Yes! While lederhosen was traditionally worn by working-class men, lederhosen can now be worn by women. In fact, a woman in lederhosen is making a strong statement and is seen as quite confident.

Can I try a costume on?

Absolutely! We have multiple change rooms available at our brick-and-mortar store in Lambton. You can try on multiple costumes and find the perfect fit ahead of Oktoberfest.

What should I do if I receive my costume and it doesn’t fit?

If you’ve ordered your costume online and it doesn’t fit, we are more than happy to provide a refund so long as it’s within 45 days of the initial purchase date. The costume will also need to be in its original packaging (as sold), unworn (except for trying it on for size) and there must be no pieces missing from the pack.
It’s important to note that we cannot provide a refund for certain costume accessories e.g. wigs, certain headwear, etc. This is for safety and hygiene reasons.

Can I hire a costume?

No — all of our costumes and costume accessories are available for sale only. We do our best to ensure our costumes and accessories are as affordable as possible for our customers, and you’ll find our prices quite reasonable! Besides, our costumes can be worn again and again, so shop online and start building a costume box today — you’ll never be strapped for a costume for a last-minute event.

Are the colours on your website accurate?

We do our best to ensure the colours of our costumes are as accurate as possible online. However, due to variations in computer monitors and other screens, we can’t guarantee that the colours will be 100% accurate. If you’re worried about the colour of your costume, feel free to get in touch with our Lambton team at (02) 4950 9561 — we can help find the colour you’re looking for.

Can I exchange my costume for a bigger/smaller size?

Unfortunately, we cannot provide exchanges in-store or online — we can only provide a refund. However, once you have posted your costume to us, you can purchase another costume online to ensure you have a costume ready in time for Oktoberfest.

Can I pick up my order in-store?

Of course. We offer a free click-and-collect service from our store in Lambton NSW so you can shop online from the comfort of home and ensure you get all the bits and pieces you need for a complete Oktoberfest costume.
Plus, if you know you’re going to be strapped for time leading up to Oktoberfest, just let us know who will be picking up your order at the checkout. We will check their ID on arrival to ensure we’re giving the right order to the right person!

Shop Oktoberfest women’s costumes online or in-store at Shindigs!

Found the perfect outfit for Oktoberfest? Shop Oktoberfest women’s costumes online for fast, affordable shipping across Australia — alternatively, take advantage of our free click-and-collect service and pick up a costume in-store! Our Lambton store is a short 10-minute drive from the Newcastle CBD, right around the corner from the McDonald Jones Stadium.

Drop-in and visit the team from Shindigs today!