The humble Alpine "dirndl" dress, with its distinctive white blouse, full skirt and apron, has won new fans among Austrians and foreign fashionistas alike in recent years. Its folksy appeal has ...

In Austria wearing the Dirndl is a matter of great national pride for any formal get together, church, village fairs and even weddings. I wear all my “Dirndls” as I do a “saree” with great ...