What To Wear on St. Patrick’s Day: Six Lucky Looks

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. Of course, if that’s what you’re going for, then absolutely rock it! But if you’re looking for something festive yet refined, here are a few St. Patrick’s Day outfits to bring you a little luck of the Irish.

A Business Casual St. Patrick’s Day Look To Take You From Desk to Dusk

If there’s no time to change between work and happy hour, no sweat. Choose a button-down shirt with a mini gingham print in shades of green. Top your shirt with a forest green sweater and add navy blue chinos. This is a cohesive, work-friendly color palette with plenty of green but in a subdued shade. For a more festive take on this ensemble, swap out your navy pans for green chinos in a shade or two darker (or lighter) than your sweater.  

A Casual St. Paddy’s Day Pub Crawl Ensemble

Even if you consider yourself within the ranks of the most sophisticated men, you can still enjoy the festivities of St. Patrick’s Day. Yes, pub crawls included. For the sake of comfort, slip into something more comfortable, like a pair of olive green chinos. Add a grey cotton or sweater-knit polo shirt and layer a lightweight jacket over. White sneakers wrap up your look or choose suede chukka boots that comfortably carry you from pub to pub.

Opt for a Linen Look for Warmer St. Patrick’s Day Weather

If there’s anything we can count on, it’s that spring weather is unpredictable. Just because Mother Nature hasn’t decided about the weather doesn’t mean you can’t be sure about your festive outfit. Lean into linen for warm spring days. Choose a green linen camp shirt paired with straight-leg linen pants. Bring in another dash of green with your shoes, like a pair of color-block loafers. Keep a lightweight layer like a sport coat or sweater on hand if it gets chilly.

Choose a Print for Pinch-Proof Style

There’s no better day to experiment with prints than St. Patrick’s Day. Sure, you can go Leprechaun chic with head-to-toe four-leaf clovers if you want. After all, no one will bat an eye, especially on St. Patrick’s Day. However, if you’re looking for something festive yet subtle, choose something like a micro-polka dot, leafy palm or floral prints, or military-inspired camo. Try layering a camo-print field jacket over a white tee and gray jeans. 

Go for an Emerald Isle-Inspired Suit

Does your work have a strict business formal dress code but you still want to go green? Choose an emerald-hued suit. Since the color strays from classic work-friendly hues, ensure your dress shirt and tie are understated. A white dress shirt pairs effortlessly with any color, and reach for a tie that incorporates the color of your suit but in a subtle way. This pairing also works well for formal festivities you may find yourself attending on St. Paddy’s Day.

Make Them Green With Envy and Add a Pop of Bright Color

Yes, there’s a way to wear bold colors stylishly this St. Patrick’s Day. Wondering how? Choose one bright and bold item and pair it with neutrals. Choose a pair of glowing green chino pants and pair them with an oatmeal or cream-colored long-sleeve henley. Then, add a pair of dark brown slip-on penny loafers, and you’re ready for whatever luck the day brings you. 

Don’t Forget To Furnish Your Outfit With Accessories

Now that you’re inspired to celebrate the holiday in style don’t forget to furnish your ensemble. Since many areas have unpredictable weather in mid-March, be prepared with a layering piece and a travel umbrella. You may also receive plastic gold beads, especially if you’re on a pub crawl, but don’t forget to accessorize with the real thing. A gold signet ring or simple gold chain is better than any pot of gold. 

Conclusion

There you have it. Now, you’re covered for almost any activity planned on St. Patrick’s Day. Whether you’re headed out to a lively celebration, visiting your favorite Irish pubs, or simply want to show your Irish pride, wearing a dash of green is a must. And don’t forget to have some fun with your ensemble. You can look elevated and sophisticated AND slay your St. Patrick’s Day. Sláinte agus táinte!