Style Stats: Germany

On a river cruise, there are not a lot of opportunities to go out and explore port cities in the evening, so the highlight night of our trip involves carnival rides among German locals. When we docked in Wurzburg at 10 PM {the night before our pizza adventure}, we saw a neon flame in the distance drawing us in like moths: a large pole jutting into the night sky with neon swings flying in circles around its center. Whatever was going on in this place, we knew we had to be a part of it. What we found was an epic festival in honor or St. Killian. We chowed down on German pretzels and bratwursts and prepared ourselves for an evening of barf-inducing rides. The best part: it was ladies' night. We were privy to a throng of ladies, young and old, walking around in traditional German threads {called dirndl - don't ask me how to pronounce this}. These dresses were taken right out of a traditional Disney movie {think Snow White}. It was unreal {and absolutely fantastic for this fashionista to witness}. As we travel around Germany, I am confronted on the daily with store fronts showcasing these dresses {yes, I have been tempted to buy one}. I am just amazed at the preservation of such a cultural masterpiece. What would Americans wear if such a tradition existed? I imagine something like outfits from our colonial period {think Gone with the Wind}. I can not stop chuckling at the idea of such a sight.

When it comes to modern style in Germany, black tights, neon and colored denim are still taking over the world {in case you were worried}. I have my sights now set on the fashionista icon stationed at the end of our cruise: Paris! So close, yet so far away.

St. Killian Festival

Ladies' Night

Dirndl at its finest

German store front

Cute boutique window in Bamberg, Germany

Neon store front in Heidlburg, Germany

My American garb <3 // Target Merona chambray,  Gap geometric skimmer jeans, Coach Madison Lindsay crossbody {sold out color, but available style here}, J. Crew Factory coral bow flats {old, but similar here}, Inga Creations tusk necklace + leather wrap bracelet & Michael Kors jet set watch

My hubby getting some pup love in Mainz, Germany