{"product_id":"girls-oktoberfest-dirndl-costume-german-bavarian-folk-dress","title":"Girls Oktoberfest Dirndl Costume - German Bavarian Folk Dress","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrown gingham dirndl dress with attached cream apron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOff-shoulder puff sleeves with elastic cuffs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulti-tiered skirt with floral ribbon trim and cream ruffle hem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBodice 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook Week \u0026amp; Storybook Characters\u003c\/strong\u003e: A natural pick for Heidi, any German or Swiss alpine tale, or Around-the-World literature projects at school.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultural \u0026amp; Multicultural Days\u003c\/strong\u003e: Oktoberfest celebrations, international day at kindy, Harmony Day dress-ups, or any event celebrating European folk traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDress-Up Play \u0026amp; Parties\u003c\/strong\u003e: Birthday parties with a fairytale theme, dress-up box favourite, or casual play when she wants to feel like a storybook character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Wear It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eParent FAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQ: What size should I order?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eQ: Can she wear this over regular clothes?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eQ: Is the apron removable?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, the apron is sewn onto the dress as part of the skirt construction — one less thing to tie on and no fussing with knots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eQ: Is this suitable for Book Week?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely. Heidi is a classic children's book character, and this dirndl style matches any German or Swiss alpine storybook theme perfectly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand wash cold, hang dry. Iron on low if needed to refresh the gingham.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kids Book Week Costumes","offers":[{"title":"XS","offer_id":52408375247122,"sku":"tt3601-brown-XS","price":39.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"S","offer_id":52408375279890,"sku":"tt3601-brown-S","price":39.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"M","offer_id":52408375312658,"sku":"tt3601-brown-M","price":39.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"L","offer_id":52408375345426,"sku":"tt3601-brown-L","price":39.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XL","offer_id":52408375378194,"sku":"tt3601-brown-XL","price":39.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0744\/8382\/6962\/files\/1_276997f0-94c9-4ee5-a9a3-a6ed304e3123.jpg?v=1781970600","url":"https:\/\/kidsbookweekcostumes.com.au\/products\/girls-oktoberfest-dirndl-costume-german-bavarian-folk-dress","provider":"Kids Book Week Costumes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}