Nearly all the characters are female, and the story revolves around dresses, so this book appeals largely to young girls (our then 6 and 7 year old girls were particularly moved by this tale), but the lessons are applicable to everyone
It doesnt necessarily have to be a party or cocktail frock there is something ceremonial about any kind of a dress, even just the summery cotton kind
Dirndls, for women, and lederhosen for men and some women, make up Munichs Oktoberfest trachten , or traditional costumes, and with well in excess of 90% of revellers in the beer halls sporting some kind of Oktoberfest dirndl or lederhosen, for even the short-term visitor an investment in some Oktoberfest outfits can really enhance the experience
Dressing for a Formal Occasion There are lots of different terminology for formal occasions and you'll need to know where the event falls to know how to dress