If you’re feeling overdressed in whatever you’re wearing, take a look at some of these rural Germanic women. Once commonplace among peasantry, traditional garb are now worn mostly for posterity these days among an aging rural population. A minority of older women still wear these amazing outfits out in their daily lives, however, and dress to impress. Check out more info on the history, eccentricities and social complexities woven into this fashion by looking at Eric Schütt’s incredible article on Vice, which beautifully illustrates an under-reavealed phenomenon. I think it’s time to bring this back. Drag, anyone?
Marie Meier, Schaumburg
Emma Krahl, Lusatia
Elderly Couple
Mrs. Süssman, Swalm
Agnes Müller, Lusatia
Maria Mirtschink, Lusatia
Anna Schäfer, Schaumburg
Anna Pawelczyk, Schaumburg
Marie Meier, Schaumburg
Marie Meier, Schaumburg
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