St. Patrick’s Day Outfit: What to Wear Besides Bright Green

Are you wondering what you should wear for St. Patrick’s Day? Whether or not you have any Irish in you, you should include some green in your St. Patrick’s Day outfit. You could wear whatever you find that is green, like oversized novelty sunglasses or that old clip-on bowtie. However, you run the risk of looking goofy instead of a festive lucky charm.

This sort of look might be acceptable for a St. Paddy’s Day parade or hitting the bars. But it’s not appropriate for the office. You don’t really want to be “that guy,” do you?

Here are a few St. Patrick’s Day outfits to bring you a little luck of the Irish.

What to Wear on St. Patrick’s Day for Work and Happy Hour

Do you need to find a way to incorporate green into a smart casual look without going overboard? If so, pick a business casual outfit that is perfect for the office and the pub.

shirt | sweater (similar) | pants | boots

Choose a shirt with a mini gingham pattern, which is perfect for smaller men. The one in our example is blue and green. It goes perfectly with the forest green sweater and dark navy chino pants.

All in all, it’s a very cohesive color palette with plenty of green in it. But it’s not the typical green hue associated with the holiday. This is a much more subdued, elevated ensemble. Sure, you could wear some green chinos instead, but that might be a bit much.

The Modest Man’s Casual St. Paddy’s Day Ensemble for a Pub Crawl

Even the most sophisticated man enjoys the festivities of the St. Patrick’s Day holiday. Pub crawls included. If you have time to change into something more casual, you should do so for the sake of comfort.

You might wonder what color to wear on St. Patrick’s Day other than kelly green. As you get ready, lean into neutral colors with olive-green chinos.

These pants offer a dash of green for the festivities without overdoing it. Instead of cliche St. Patrick’s Day shirts for men, choose a soft cotton polo and top a lightweight jacket over. Complete your look with comfortable yet stylish white sneakers that withstand walking from pub to pub.

Add a Few Furnishings to Your St. Patrick’s Day Outfit

Now that we’ve offered two casual St. Patrick’s Day outfit suggestions don’t forget supplies. No, we’re not talking about the novelty stuff.

I’m a bourbon guy, but whether you drink whiskey or beer, it’s always good to have something on hand for St. Patty’s Day.

Don’t worry, you can have some of mine.

Libations aside, if you’re going to be outside, perhaps hopping from one bar to the next, be sure to dress appropriately for the weather. In many areas, mid-March is unpredictable. It could be warm and sunny or cold and rainy.

Be prepared with a coat and umbrella.

Most umbrellas are so big they make you feel like a caddy on a golf course. This London Fog umbrella from Amazon is the perfect size. It’s also much more sturdy than the cheap compact umbrellas you find at the grocery store.

The bottom line is that these outfits are perfect for St. Patrick’s Day, no matter what shenanigans you have planned.

What do you wear on St. Patty’s Day? Leave a comment below!