1. Traditional German Clothing
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2. General Information
Germans are known for their classic styles of dressing.
Color is very important.
Depends on the area of Germany.

3. Types
Dirndl
Lederhosen
Tracht
Gamsbart

4. Dirndl Southern Germany. Originally the uniform of Austrian servants.
Each village had its own style and crest.
Many garments make up this style of dress.
Consists of a bodice, a blouse, a full skirt and an apron.

5. Dirndl
During the winter, the dirndl was made of heavier fabric like wool.
In the summer, it is made of a lightweight cotton and has short sleeves.
Accessories may include: A shawl, scarf, apron or a waistcoat.

6. Lederhosen In German means, leather trousers.
May be short or knee high.
They are leisure wear for working men.
Once widespread in the Alpine region.
Men wear them while gardening, hiking, working outdoors or while attending festivals.

7. Lederhosen
Always has the features of suspenders and the front flaps.

8. Tracht National costume in German speaking countries.
Tracht inspired Landhausmode (Country Estate Style) and is characterized by the use of linen and embroidery.

9. Some Types of Tracht
Freisische Tracht is decorated with beads and embroidery and meant wealth in families.
Was part of a dowry.
Finkenwerder Tracht is the tradtional costume of the island on the Elbe River.
Worn by the folklore group called the Finkwarder Speeldeel.
It is long sleeves dark blue shirts with white stripes.

11. Gamsbart Worn on Trachten hats.
It is a turt of hair that is used as a decorative element.

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