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Special Occasions: Going Green for St. Patrick’s Day

March 18, 2014 by Double Minted

We both love any kind of special event that involves dressing up: holidays, parties, and especially costumed events!

St. Patrick’s Day can be a tricky holiday, because most people don’t have a ton of green in their wardrobe. Let’s face it, green – especially the indisputably bright kind that lets you avoid pinches – is kind of a hard color to wear.

That’s why we opted to go thrifting for this post: to avoid spending a lot on what might be wear-once-a-year items. Lucky for us, most of the thrift stores in our area are on top of current events and had a whole rack of green clothing set aside. But that didn’t stop us from diving into the rest of the racks in search of anything from hunter to chartreuse.

Work looks:
Chances are St. Patrick’s Day will fall on a work day, so we put together some outfits that are festive and have a pop of green, but still look professional.

Brittany’s look: Green H&M top – $5.49 from Goodwill
(Pencil skirt also a Goodwill find, I-N-C pumps from Macy’s, jewelry borrowed from Mom)
 
 
Devon’s look: Green scarf – $2.49 from Goodwill
(Black Banana Republic dress – gift, black Hush Puppy pumps from Ross)


Party Looks:
Whether it’s a casual backyard gathering or a out-all-night kind of event, bright green can be a fun accent.

Brittany’s look: Green shift dress – $7.99 from Goodwill, mint green skinny belt – $1.99 from Goodwill
(BCBGirl shoes from a Macy’s One-Day Sale, statement necklace from Banana Republic – gift)


Devon’s look:
Green H&M top – $3.49 from Goodwill
(Black maxi skirt – hand-me-down from Mom, platform sandals from TJ Maxx, DIY necklace)
 
 
green silk tank top
 
 
 
Casual Looks: 
Outfits that will keep you from getting pinched, wherever the day brings you.
 
Brittany’s look: Aiming for sweet and preppy in a green cable-knit sweater she already owned.
(striped skirt from ModCloth – gift, $15 booties from discount shoe store in Hong Kong)
 
 
 
Devon’s look: Ruffled green Forever 21 blouse – $4.49 from Goodwill
(Skinny black jeans from Ross, black Mossimo pumps from Goodwill)
 

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