Rather far from traditional, but I'm trying to look at the more traditional Tracht costumes for inspiration, rather than the skimpy Oktoberfest versions. It's hard to find older images, but I have managed to track down a few, at least.
This (http://pimpinett.livejournal.com/28314.html) is the current sketch for the outfit. Dark grey leather bodice with edelweiss buttons (that are the reason behind the entire outfit, I fell in love with the buttons and had to think up something to do with them), possibly silver braid too if I can find something good. Pale grey blouse, dark grey skirt, not sure whether I will go for the pencil skirt or add some width to it yet.

My hair is around lower back length at the moment, long enough to wrap one braid around my head, so I will probably do something along those lines with it. I'm just so fond of my garrison caps and other silly little tilt hats that I don't feel properly dressed without them anymore! Beyond basic updos like simple buns I'm not that good at doing interesting things with my hair, either. I'm considering making a very simple cap, just so I can plop something that matches the outfit on my head to cover up any potential hair disasters. Making some kind of oakleaf/edelweiss hair decoration is a possibility, too... Thank you for the ideas!