For hearty celebrations - men's traditional leather trousers in shorts
As outfits for the Oktoberfest they are very trendy. And yet shorts for men are a traditional piece of clothing worn by shepherds and alpine dairy farmers at work in various Alpine regions. Once used as work clothing, Lederhosen made their way into the modern fashion world and are frequently worn at beer festivals and Trachten parties.
The right choice - Short Lederhosen for men
High-quality leather is characterized by its durability. The material is long-lasting and actually becomes more beautiful with age. Because only when it gets greasy, the leather trousers develop their rustic charme. As a natural material, leather adapts to the temperature and convinces with its pleasant wearing properties.
Because good leather is stretchable, you should make sure that your trousers fit tight when you buy them. The matching belts and suspenders are not only fashion accessories, but also keep the trousers in place when the visit at the Oktoberfest gets wild. The fashionable short leather trousers for men are barely knee-length, a style that arrives all year round. At the bib and legs the traditional trousers are sometimes more, sometimes less decorated. Embroidery, deer horn buttons or lacing create the individual look.
Short leather trousers - the right shoes for you
The absolut classic Trachten shoe for men are called “Haferl” and suit the Lederhosen best. Those who don't see things so closely and prefer to travel fashionably are hardly bound by strict rules when choosing traditional shoes. Comfort may have priority, because the visit at the Oktoberfest is long and dancing may be involved.
For hot days the Trachten Slipper is suitable, young festival visitors do not want to do without the light Sneaker also on the Wiesn. With two pairs of shoes and the appropriate Trachten socks the Trachten outfit for men can easily be styled to any occasion.
Plaid or plain - the traditional shirt for leather trousers
The Trachten shirt may be worn loosely over the short Lederhosen with waistband. With the suspenders variant, the traditional shirt goes into the trousers. Long sleeves are rolled up, for this look and the checked shirt looks best. If the shirt is then also chosen in colour and pattern to match the Dirndl of the female companion, you can be sure not only in her reputation to rise. Other guests also like such an appearance. Depending on the occasion, the shorts for men in traditional costume leather are complemented with traditional costume hats, traditional costume vests or various braces.