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Girls Oktoberfest Dirndl Costume - German Bavarian Folk Dress
DELIVERY
- Dispatch: Within 24 Hours
- Registered & Express Post for ALL Orders.
- Pick up is available.
- Easy 14 days returns and exchanges
RETURNS
If you do not like the product you can return it within 14 days - no questions asked. This excludes stockings, gloves, swimwear and clearance sale items. We have an easy and hassle-free return policy. Please look at our Delivery & Returns section for further information.
PRODUCT DETAILS
What's in the Box
- Brown gingham dirndl dress with attached cream apron
- Off-shoulder puff sleeves with elastic cuffs
- Multi-tiered skirt with floral ribbon trim and cream ruffle hem
This Girls Oktoberfest Dirndl Costume brings Alpine charm straight from the storybooks — brown gingham bodice laced with black ribbon, cream puff sleeves that sit off the shoulder, and a layered skirt that swishes when she twirls. The attached apron sits over a multi-tiered skirt, each tier separated by edelweiss floral ribbon in blues, reds, and greens, finishing with a gathered cream ruffle hem.
Bodice features decorative lace-up detail at the front (Heidi-authentic), elasticated neckline and sleeve cuffs for comfortable fit across the size range, and a full gathered skirt that hits around knee-length. Lightweight cotton-blend fabric makes it easy to wear indoors or out, and the attached apron means one less thing to tie on Book Week morning.
Perfect For
Book Week & Storybook Characters: A natural pick for Heidi, any German or Swiss alpine tale, or Around-the-World literature projects at school.
Cultural & Multicultural Days: Oktoberfest celebrations, international day at kindy, Harmony Day dress-ups, or any event celebrating European folk traditions.
Dress-Up Play & Parties: Birthday parties with a fairytale theme, dress-up box favourite, or casual play when she wants to feel like a storybook character.
How to Wear It
Pair with brown ankle boots or Mary Janes and braid her hair into pigtails for the full Alpine look. Skip modern accessories — keep it simple with the traditional dirndl silhouette.
Parent FAQs
Q: What size should I order?
Check the size chart for chest and length measurements. The elasticated neckline and sleeve cuffs give some flex, but if your child is between sizes, we'd say size up for longer wear.
Q: Can she wear this over regular clothes?
The bodice is fitted, so it's best worn over a singlet or light top rather than bulky layers. The elastic neckline sits comfortably on the shoulders.
Q: Is the apron removable?
No, the apron is sewn onto the dress as part of the skirt construction — one less thing to tie on and no fussing with knots.
Q: Is this suitable for Book Week?
Absolutely. Heidi is a classic children's book character, and this dirndl style matches any German or Swiss alpine storybook theme perfectly.
Care: Hand wash cold, hang dry. Iron on low if needed to refresh the gingham.
SHIPPING & RETURNS
Returns Policy
We have a 14-day return policy, which means you have 14 days after receiving your item to request a return.
To be eligible for a return, your item must be in the same condition that you received it, unworn or unused, with tags, and in its original packaging. You’ll also need the receipt or proof of purchase.
To start a return, you can contact us at sales@kidsbookweekcostumes.com.au.
If your return is accepted, we’ll send you a return form, as well as instructions on how and where to send your package. Items sent back to us without first requesting a return will not be accepted.
Shipping
We offer Flat Rates $9.8 for Registered Post or $14.8 for Express Post within Australia.