St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner, which means it’s time to start planning your festive green outfit! The 17th of March is all about celebrating Irish culture and heritage. What better way to get into the spirit than with some fab shamrock-chic style?
This year, be the most fashionable gal at any St. Paddy's Day party by rocking some emerald glamour. We've put together plenty of tips and outfit ideas for creating festive ensembles perfect for any March 17th bash, from day drinks to pub crawls. Read on for our guide to festive fashion for St. Paddy's Day parties!
Outline:
- Casual Green Ensembles for House Parties
- Chic Green Outfits for Pub Crawls
- Classy Green Attire for Office Parties
- Dressy Green Cocktail Attire for Irish Club Events
- Trendy Green Outfits for College Parties
- Green Outerwear For Bundled Up Festivities
- Accessorizing Your St. Patrick’s Day Look
Casual Green Ensembles for House Parties
House parties with close friends and family tend to be casual, laidback affairs. You want to look cute and festive but also relaxed and comfortable while indulging in Irish stews, sodas and beers. These green outfit combinations are ideal for staying cozy and fashionable at intimate house gatherings on March 17th:
- Pair a green cable knit jumper with dark wash skinny jeans and leather ankle boots. Add a touch of sparkle with delicate gold jewelry.
- Slip on a green knitted dress over lace-up black booties for a foolproof St. Patrick’s Day look.
- For a unique twist, don an oversized forest green hoodie over leather leggings, with white high-top sneakers.
Keep makeup simple with lush green eyeshadow and nude lips. Have fun with St. Patty’s Day hair accessories like green headbands adorned with sparkly shamrocks.
Chic Green Outfits for Pub Crawls
Pub crawls call for more party-ready ensembles so you can hit the dance floor in Irish bars and nightclubs. Shorter hemlines, tighter fits and bolder accessories help transition your St. Patrick’s Day look from day to night. Some flattering options include:
- Command attention in a satin emerald mini dress paired with black over-the-knee boots and leather moto jacket.
- Turn heads in a shimmery emerald green wrap dress worn with gold heels and chandelier earrings for an elegant night out.
- Pair a silky olive green cami with distressed light wash jeans and emerald green heels for a trendy pub crawl look.
- Style a pine green skater skirt with a lace bralette, faux leather jacket and tall black boots for a bit of edge.
- Layer a sequin emerald crop top over a black bodysuit with ripped black jeans and green heeled booties to dance from pub to pub in sparkling style.
Complete your sultry look with bold green eyeliner, glossy lips and tousled half-up hair. Stock up on shamrock swag like green glow stick necklaces and headbands for the occasion.
Classy Green Attire for Office Parties
If your workplace is hosting a professional St. Patrick’s Day bash, opt for more refined green styles appropriate for the office. You can still show your Irish spirit in the boardroom by incorporating versatile green accents and accessories. Some polished green picks include:
- Look elegant in a dark green faux-wrap metallic dress with long sleeves, paired with classic black pumps and pearl studs.
- Style a moss green button-up blouse with a charcoal pencil skirt, black tights and patent black flats for an elegant corporate look.
- Keep it professional but fun with an emerald green blazer over a black sleeveless sheath dress and simple black suede heels.
- Try a sage green cowl neck midi dress and ankle strap heels for a touch of sophistication.
- Pair a lightweight V-neck kelly green jumper with tailored black cigarette trousers and black ballet flats for a nod to St. Patrick's Day.
Finish your office ensemble with simple gold hoops, a sleek updo and just a hint of green eyeliner for a work-appropriate, festive vibe.
Dressy Green Cocktail Attire for Irish Club Events
Local Irish heritage clubs and societies throw swanky soirées on March 17th complete with live music, traditional cuisine and fabulous drinks. These formal St. Patrick’s Day affairs are the perfect opportunity to don an elegant cocktail dress or evening gown in a striking shade of green. Some glamorous options include:
- Command attention in an emerald green satin cocktail dress with cap sleeves, paired with glittering gold heels and matching statement earrings.
- Radiate sophistocation in a jewel-toned green evening gown with an off-the-shoulder neckline. Add opera-length black leather gloves for drama.
- Turn heads in a rich hunter green fit-and-flare dress with a bejeweled neckline and backless design. Style with strappy silver heels and an ivory faux fur shawl.
- Look timeless in a floor-length forest green ballgown with one-shoulder straps, side slit and subtle ruching on the bodice. Accessorize minimally with emerald studs and pendant.
Play up the old Hollywood glamour vibes with cascading curls, bold red lip and cat-eye embellished with green glitter liner. Complete the look with a sparkly gold and green clutch bag.
Trendy Green Outfits for College Parties
University student-run parties and campus events are usually big, wild affairs. Short, tight-fitting green dresses and separates are your best bet for maneuvering crowded house parties and packed pubs on St. Paddy’s Day. Consider these age-appropriate options:
- Turn heads in a satin emerald halter dress with open back detail, paired with metallic heels and chandelier earrings for a sexy night out look.
- Pair an off-the-shoulder shamrock green crop top with a black pleated mini skirt, sheer black tights and chunky heels for a playful twist.
- Get ready to steal the spotlight at Saint Patrick's Day in this enchanting sequin sage green spaghetti strap mini dress.
- Layer a green sequin tank under a black faux leather moto jacket with cuffed skinny jeans and green strappy heels to dance the night away in.
- Or keep it flirty yet casual in a green graphic tee half-tucked into destroyed light wash denim shorts with white trainers.
Complete your youthful St. Patrick's Day ensemble with glow-in-the-dark shamrock accessories and festive glitter makeup in emerald hues.
Green Outerwear For Bundled Up Festivities
If St. Patrick’s Day brings cold winds and rain, don’t let the temperamental March weather dampen your Irish spirit. Stay cozy and dry while traipsing between pubs and parades by layering with versatile green outerwear. Some options include:
- Pair a neon green parka with blue skinny jeans, hunter green Wellies and an Irish flag scarf for wet festivals and muddy outdoor gatherings.
- Throw on an olive green trench coat over a LBD and heel booties with a bold green lip when transitioning between venues.
- Stay warm wearing a kelly green peacoat over a neutral sweater dress, black tights and ankle boots as you walk in the annual parade.
- Pull on a pine green utility jacket with a gray jumper dress, thick leggings and black riding boots for a comfortable, stylish look.
- Or bundle up in an oversized emerald green sherpa hoodie with black leggings, white trainers and shamrock hair clips and earrings.
Don’t let blustery weather prevent you from sporting green garb and joining in the St. Patrick's Day revelry. With the right outerwear, you can take on whatever March decides to bring!
Accessorizing Your St. Patrick’s Day Look
No St. Patrick's Day outfit is complete without accessories and embellishments embracing the luck o’ the Irish. Adorn yourself in these symbolic shades of green:
- Jewelry: Emerald and jade jewelry like pendant necklaces, chandelier earrings, and cocktail rings add a pop of festive green. Gold jewelry with Celtic knots or Claddagh emblems also represent Irish heritage.
- Shoes: Green heels, booties and sneakers in various shades like kelly green, mint and forest green are a fun way to incorporate more green. Metallic gold and silver shoes also coordinate nicely.
- Makeup: Play up your eyes with green eyeliner, eye shadow and mascara.
