You know college students. We dress up and go out for the smallest reasons—or even none at all. After all, you’re only in your 20s once, and there’s no better time to take advantage of the miracles that youth provide, including miraculously recovering from a hangover “just in time” to go out for the second night in a row.
One of these party occasions is a holiday that actually has little cultural significance in the United States, but is widely celebrated nonetheless: yes, none other than St. Patrick’s Day. This Bustle article even describes the biggest St. Patty’s Day celebrations at various college campuses, including our in-state counterparts over in Manhattan with Fake Patty’s Day. Everyone knows the tradition: wear green or you’ll get pinched. Really, it’s just an occasion for college students to bust out their cutest green outfits for a day.
But with the occurrence of Fashion Week and the approach of St. Patrick’s Day, look no further for suggestions on upping your green outfit game before spring break!
Dad pants/straight leg pants are making the rounds lately, and this pair from ASOS is no exception. With a bright green faux leather material, it’s really giving the best of both worlds—trendy and cute, with a unique color that can make a splash year-round. Best of all, you can buy the matching top for a full green fit (is that technically also called a groutfit?). There’s no wrong answer here!
Speaking of two piece sets, nothing like a good crop top and miniskirt combo, right? This set is perfect for a warm weather vacation and celebrating in style. I could totally imagine someone wearing this and sipping on a Guinness or two, in true St. Patty’s Day fashion.
For a preppier take, this white collared shirt with green feathered accents from Zara has been making the rounds on TikTok lately. I’ve seen it paired with a full green blazer and skirt combo, or as a pop of color in a black and white ensemble. For St. Patrick’s Day, it’s perfect for a more upscale but still in-theme look for the holiday.
Of course, who could forget about the satin cowl neck tops and bustiers that everyone’s been wearing lately? One of these tops is versatile enough to fit the occasion whether you live in a warmer state or need to layer up during March, while also remaining a closet staple year-round as a chic going-out top. I mean, there’s a reason this style has been popping up all over my Instagram.
If green clothes aren’t your speed, there are tons of options for accessories and other ways to incorporate the color into your attire for the day. Try these green heels, or a pair of green boots, to add an unexpected bold color that’s sure to catch some eyes.
Not to mention the nearly endless options for jewelry, hair scarves and clips—with these accessories mounting a comeback, this is the perfect chance to show off a cute hairstyle with some green accents. (Shoutout to the hair pins I walked past at Wal-Mart today, which inspired this entire article.) Twist your hair up with a claw clip, or wrap it with a green scarf, or don some four-leaf clover inspired earrings and rings.
With the advent of warmer weather, St. Patrick’s Day is a great time to shake off the winter chill and embrace the spirit of spring and summer. I hope this article gave you some outfit inspiration, if you’re planning to celebrate the holiday—and if not, well, there’s never a reason you can’t wear green just for fun anyway, right?