Shoes: Dr. Martens, Converse, Manitobah Mukluks
I never celebrated St. Patrick’s Day until I went to Western. For university students, it’s such a major event that it might as well be a statutory holiday. After I clued in during first year, I started planning my outfits in advance by keeping an eye out for discounts on green clothes, shoes and accessories.
It’s nice to support local boutiques when you’re buying seasonal items. Archies Surf Shop is a convenient shopping destination for Western students who want to buy green gear in downtown London without schlepping to a dollar store. Last year, I bought a clover leaf necklace at Archies and I also have an emerald green statement ring from Want in Toronto.
St. Patrick’s Day is a fun time to be creative and everyone’s in such a good mood that it seems like the fashion police take the day off. I used to wrap a skinny green United Colours of Benetton belt around my wrist and wear it as a DIY bracelet.
Speaking of bracelets, I recently discovered Cruciani’s celebrity-endorsed collection. I know Paris Hilton gets a lot of flack, but we wear the same shoe size so I’ve always been interested in what she wears. Even though she’s not in the spotlight as much anymore, she’s maintained her status as a trendsetter who’s open to working with cool brands like Cruciani and Can-Am Spyder. Long story short, I ordered a green Cruciani Mars bracelet to match the Jenny Bird bracelets I wear almost every day. One step closer to an arm party!
Accessories: Fossil, Guess, Claire’s, Cruciani
As a new grad, I’m exploring the best ways to wear green to the office. Here are a few suggestions:
- Wear an Irish-themed graphic tee under a blazer
- Keep it professional by mixing green with neutrals like white and grey
- Add green to your work outfit in subtle ways with shoes and accessories
What do you like to wear on St. Patrick’s Day?
Share your ideas in the comments below or tell me on Twitter!