Which Dirndl Suits Me? The Dirndl Body Shape Guide

Unfortunately, we girls often tend to focus on our perceived flaws: strong thighs, small bust, unwanted love handles on the hips.

But it's not about the individual little imperfections that even supermodels find on themselves if they look long enough. On the contrary, our different shapes are what make us unique and interesting!

Normal women, who walk around un-photoshopped in real life, have the most diverse proportions: broad or narrow shoulders, small or large bust, little or much waist, short or long legs, wide or more boyish hips, to name just a few of the things that make every body unique.

But instead of standing critically in front of the mirror for hours and secretly envying each other, the motto is: Rethink! Different proportions shouldn't be a cause for worry but should be showcased with pride and confidence. So forget your flaws and focus on your overall look.

Fortunately, fashion, including Dirndl fashion, is very diverse and therefore offers a variety of visual tricks to showcase your figure. To highlight your proportions with advantageous details, you can balance your figure with cuts, fabrics, colors, patterns, and accessories, often with an amazing WOW effect.

You are an H Madl if:

• Your waist runs relatively straight, with almost no curve or only a gentle one
• Your shoulders and hips are approximately the same width
• You have rather straight and long legs and arms
• Your body appears rather sporty and androgynous with no distinct focal point

Rather lacking in curves, but usually with beautiful long legs and arms: these are among the most important characteristics of the H Madl. Madln with an H figure sometimes appear a bit androgynous. The reason for this is the barely defined waist and few curves on the bust, hips, and bottom. With a Dirndl, a rather lanky figure can be quickly transformed into a curvy wonder.

The perfect Dirndl for the H Madl:

• Bodice with a V-neckline for more curves
• Wide A-line skirt
• Close-fitting, tight bodice
• Feminine details: ruffles, lace, bows
• Midi skirt length, knee-grazing
• Flat shoes like ballet flats or sneakers
• Patterns that start at the hem and taper towards the waist
• Solid-colored Dirndls or strict linear patterns

You're an O Madl if:

• Your center of gravity is primarily in your waist, stomach, and hip area
• The narrowest part of your upper body isn't at your waist but slightly higher, directly under your bust
• Your forearms and wrists are relatively slender
• Your center of gravity is more in the middle
• Your legs, especially your calves and ankles, are more delicately shaped compared to the rest of your body

As an O Madl, you're more of a 'belly person.' Your curves in the midsection are undeniable, and your figure is otherwise wonderfully soft and femininely rounded. From the hips down, you impress with great legs and slender ankles; your forearms and wrists are also very delicate and appear almost fragile.

The perfect Dirndl for the O Madl:

• Avoid Charivaris or contrasting ribbons
• Matte, simple fabrics around the midsection
• Wide or V-shaped necklines
• Emphasize your décolletage with necklaces or brooches
• Blouses with a boat neckline and wide straps
• 3/4 sleeves or wide sleeves for delicate wrists
• Eye-catching details on your beautiful legs
• Soft fabrics that fall loosely (not constricting)

You are a Y Madl if:

• Your upper body is fuller than your lower body, with the emphasis on your shoulders and chest area
• Your shoulders are wider than your hips
• Your shoulders are rather angular and don't slope gently
• Your waist is almost straight or only gently curved
• You have a rather large bust and a large underbust circumference
• Your hips are very narrow and almost boyish
• You have long and slender legs

Your center of gravity is in your upper body. You have broad, often quite angular shoulders and a large bust. In contrast, you have an almost girlish and delicate lower body. In between, there's a rather straight waist. Your highlights are your wonderfully long legs and your narrow hips.

The perfect Dirndl for the Y Madl:

• Avoid puff sleeves and shoulder yokes
• Fitted, subtle bodices
• V-neck or collar
• Understated, narrow apron ties
• Voluminous elements on the lower body
• Shiny skirt or shiny apron
• Dark matte colors on the upper body
• Bright, bold colors with patterns on the skirt
• Solid-colored Dirndl for a longer vertical line