Fashion
St. Patrick’s Day Clothes & Accessories You’ll Actually Want To Keep In Your Closet
Kitschy tops need not apply.
by Anne Vorrasi
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What does dressing for St. Patrick’s Day mean to you? Do you reluctantly agree to adorn a tiny green accent that won’t clash with your otherwise minimalist wardrobe to keep your kids happy, or love to deck yourself out in head-to-toe green, where any vibrant variation from kelly to shamrock to lime will do? Either way, these St. Patrick’s Day outfit ideas cover all the bases — green tops, bottoms, headbands, jewelry, baby rompers, and more. And while a couple of these items will feel a little more holiday-themed than others (they might have a subtle St. Patrick’s Day-themed motif or two in the form of a shamrock charm or the phrase “lucky”), they are all versatile pieces that won’t have to get boxed up and relegated to the donation pile or holiday box after March 17.
Love an excuse to dress up? Then a sequin-covered green and white shift dress might be right up your alley. Have a baby celebrating their first St. Patrick’s Day? A casual sweater set with a simple shamrock detail is a cute, festive, and comfortable outfit for an infant. Need something for your husband? How about a unisex sweater from a black and queer-owned brand that you’ll be happy to steal from their closet?
And while you’re celebrating the holiday, do your due diligence by familiarizing yourself with the history of St. Patrick’s Day so you can celebrate the holiday respectfully. And if little kids are included in the festivities, arm yourself with some clever St. Patrick’s Day riddles and puns to keep them in good spirits.
For some, the perfect St. Patrick’s Day outfit involves covering themselves in shamrock green. while some might prefer to just have a subtle green detail or two to accent their usual neutral wardrobe and to keep the pinchers at bay.