Womens Trachten Jackets – Bavarian Wool & Velvet

Womens Trachten Jackets

A womens trachten jacket is the layer that keeps a Bavarian outfit warm and elegant once the evening cools — worn over a dirndl or blouse without hiding the look beneath. Our collection spans cropped boleros, waist-length jackets, and cosier wool and velvet styles. Below, how to choose the right length and fabric for your outfit.

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Front view of a woman wearing an olive green tailored jacket with a notched collar and a vertical row of decorative silver-tone buttons down the front. The fitted jacket features flap pockets at the waist and structured seams that contour the silhouette, paired with dark trousers. The background is plain light gray in a clean studio setting. Back view of a woman wearing the same olive green fitted jacket, highlighting the shaped seam lines and slightly flared hem. The jacket is styled with dark trousers, and her shoulder-length blonde hair falls naturally over the collar. The background is plain light gray.
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Women's Olive Green Wool Trachten Jacket
Regular price $225.00 Sale price$175.00
Front view of a woman wearing a deep navy tailored jacket with a notched collar and a vertical row of decorative silver-tone buttons down the front. The fitted jacket features flap pockets at the waist and structured seams for a shaped silhouette, paired with dark trousers. The background is plain light gray. Back view of a woman wearing a fitted deep navy wool jacket with structured vertical seams that contour the waist and a slightly flared hem. The tailored jacket is paired with dark trousers, and her shoulder-length blonde hair falls naturally over the collar. The background is plain light gray in a studio setting.
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Women's Navy Wool Trachten Jacket with Silver Buttons
Regular price $225.00 Sale price$175.00
Front view of a woman wearing a camel-brown tailored jacket with a notched collar and a vertical row of decorative silver-tone buttons down the front. The fitted jacket features flap pockets at the waist and shaping seams for a defined silhouette, paired with dark trousers. The background is plain light gray. Back view of a woman wearing a fitted camel-brown wool jacket with structured vertical seams that contour the waist and a slightly flared hem. The tailored jacket is paired with dark trousers, and her shoulder-length blonde hair falls naturally over the collar. The background is plain light gray in a studio setting.
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Women's Camel Wool Trachten Jacket with Silver Buttons
Regular price $225.00 Sale price$175.00
Front view of a woman wearing a light gray tailored jacket with a notched collar and a vertical row of decorative silver-tone buttons down the front. The fitted jacket features flap pockets at the waist and shaping seams for a defined silhouette, paired with dark trousers. The background is plain light gray. Back view of a woman wearing a fitted light gray wool jacket with structured vertical seams that contour the waist and a slightly flared hem. The tailored jacket is paired with dark trousers, and her shoulder-length blonde hair falls naturally over the collar. The background is plain light gray in a studio setting.
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Women's Light Grey Wool Trachten Jacket with Silver Buttons
Regular price $225.00 Sale price$175.00
Front view of a woman wearing a deep navy tailored jacket with a stand-up collar accented in green and red trim. The jacket has a vertical row of gold-tone buttons, green-trimmed welt pockets, and a fitted silhouette, styled with dark trousers. The background is plain light gray. Back view of a woman wearing a fitted deep navy tailored jacket with a structured silhouette and a peplum-style hem. The jacket features a decorative green-trimmed collar, a small triangular detail at the upper back, and an adjustable back belt with a single button at the waist. She pairs it with dark trousers. The background is plain light gray in a studio setting.
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Women's Navy Suede Trachten Jacket with Green Trim
Regular price $225.00 Sale price$175.00
Front view of a woman wearing a charcoal gray tailored jacket with a stand-up collar trimmed in dark green. A vertical row of small metallic buttons runs down the front, and the fitted silhouette is styled with dark jeans. The background is plain light gray. Back view of a woman wearing a fitted charcoal gray wool jacket with structured seams and a gently flared peplum-style hem. The jacket features a decorative back tab with two buttons at the waist and subtle gathering below it. She pairs it with dark jeans, and her shoulder-length blonde hair falls over the collar. The background is plain light gray in a studio setting.
Women's Grey Wool Trachten Jacket with Green Trim
Sale price$175.00
Woman wearing a gray blazer with button details on a white background Back view of a woman wearing a fitted charcoal gray wool jacket with structured seam lines and a peplum-style hem. A decorative back tab with two buttons accents the waist, with soft gathers below it. She pairs the jacket with dark jeans, and her shoulder-length blonde hair falls over a green-trimmed collar. The background is plain light gray in a studio setting.
Women's Charcoal Wool Trachten Jacket with Green Collar
Sale price$175.00
Front view of a woman wearing a deep navy tailored jacket with a stand-up collar and a vertical row of gold-tone buttons down the front. The fitted silhouette features subtle welt pockets and structured seams, styled with dark jeans. The background is plain light gray. Back view of a woman wearing a fitted deep navy tailored jacket with clean vertical seams that contour the waist and a slightly flared hem. The structured jacket is paired with dark jeans, and her shoulder-length blonde hair falls over the collar. The background is plain light gray in a studio setting.
Women's Navy Suede Trachten Jacket with Gold Buttons
Sale price$175.00
Front view of a woman wearing a light gray tailored jacket with a stand-up collar trimmed in dark green. A vertical row of small metallic buttons runs down the front, and the fitted silhouette is styled with dark jeans. The background is plain light gray. Back view of a woman wearing a fitted light gray wool jacket with structured seams and a peplum-style hem. The jacket features a decorative back tab with two buttons at the waist and soft gathers below it. She pairs it with dark jeans, and her shoulder-length blonde hair falls over a green-trimmed collar. The background is plain light gray in a studio setting.
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Women's Light Grey Wool Trachten Jacket with Green Piping
Regular price $225.00 Sale price$175.00
Woman wearing an authentic Bavarian Trachten jacket in brown with decorative buttons, a high collar, and a fitted traditional design, paired with dark jeans, against a white background. Back view of a woman wearing a vintage-inspired brown Trachten blazer with a pleated back detail and tailored fit, paired with dark jeans, against a white background.
Women's Taupe Bavarian Wool Trachten Jacket
Sale price$175.00

Choosing the Right Length

For a women's trachten jacket, length is the most important choice — because it has to work with your dirndl or skirt, not cover it:

  • Cropped / bolero — ends at or just above the waist, so it sits neatly over a dirndl bodice and keeps the skirt and apron on show. The most flattering choice with a dress, and lovely for evening.
  • Waist-length — finishes right at the natural waist for a balanced, tailored silhouette. The versatile all-rounder that works over dresses and separates alike.
  • Longer / coat styles — more coverage and warmth for cold outdoor festivals, with a more formal, structured look.

The rule of thumb: the shorter the jacket, the more of your dirndl stays visible — so cropped and waist-length are the classic festival choices.

Wool, Loden or Velvet?

Fabric sets the warmth and the formality:

  • Wool & loden — the traditional choice. Warm, structured, and water-resistant (loden especially), ideal for cooler and outdoor festivals. Classic colours like green, charcoal, and burgundy.
  • Velvet — softer and dressier, with a rich texture that suits evening events and more formal celebrations.
  • Embroidered styles — any of the above with traditional Alpine embroidery, for a more decorative, statement piece.

How to Wear It

A trachten jacket is the finishing layer. Over a dirndl dress it adds warmth without hiding the bodice; over a blouse with a Trachten skirt it completes a separates look. It also layers neatly over a waistcoat for the coldest evenings. Keep the colour in the same family as your outfit, or pick a classic green or charcoal that works with almost anything. For full outfit ideas, see our Women's Oktoberfest Outfit Guide.

Fit and Care

A women's trachten jacket is cut to accentuate the waist, so it should sit close through the body with room to move your arms freely over a blouse or dirndl — size to your bust over what you'll wear underneath. Wool and loden styles keep their shape best with occasional dry cleaning; store on a shaped hanger. Our size guide has the measurements to check before ordering.

Frequently Asked Questions

What length of trachten jacket is best with a dirndl?
Cropped or waist-length. A shorter jacket sits over the bodice and keeps the skirt and apron visible, which is the most flattering and traditional look with a dirndl.

What are womens trachten jackets made from?
Most often wool or loden for warmth and structure, or velvet for a softer, dressier feel. Many feature traditional Alpine embroidery.

What do you wear a trachten jacket over?
Over a dirndl, or over a blouse with a Trachten skirt or lederhosen. It's a layering piece that adds warmth and a polished finish.

Are they only for Oktoberfest?
No — the wool and loden styles work as everyday autumn jackets, and velvet styles suit weddings and formal evening events.

How should a womens trachten jacket fit?
Close to the body to accentuate the waist, with enough room to move comfortably over a blouse or dirndl. Size to your bust over your layers.