A dirndl is a type of traditional [[dress]] worn in Bavaria, Liechtenstein, Austria and South Tyrol, based on the historical costume of Alpine peasants. An iconic outfit for female [[beer]] [[waitress|servers]] during [[Oktoberfest]].

A dirndl consists of a [[bodice]] and [[skirt]] or a [[pinafore dress]], a low-cut [[blouse]] with [[puffy short sleeves]], and a [[waist apron]].

The position of the [[apron]] [[bow]] can indicate a woman's marital status:

* Bow on left: [b]Single[/b]
* Bow on right: [b]Married[/b]
* Bow in middle: [b]Virgin[/b]
* Bow in back: [b]Widow[/b] [i](or waitress)[/i]

h4. See also

* [[Oktoberfest]]

h4. External links

* "Wikipedia: Dirndl":http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dirndl
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