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17 Non-Cheesy Green Outfit Ideas to Wear On St. Patrick's Day

By Samantha Sutton
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Each and every St. Patrick's Day, we're presented with a choice: to go all out with shamrock necklaces and punny tees, or to simply work some green into our outfit, celebrating in a way more subtle way. Weirdly enough, it's the second option that always trips us up. There's a fine line between looking cute and looking cheesy, and for 2020, we're trying to be festive in a fashionable way.

RELATED: It’s Time to Trade Your Jeans For Polka-Dot Pants

So, we did our research, rounding up 17 outfit ideas that will work on March 17... as well as any other day of the year. By incorporating a few key tricks, you'll feel comfortable enough attending a meeting at work (St. Patrick's Day does fall on a Tuesday, after all), but won't look out of place at a parade or the bar afterwards.

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Throw On a Green Jacket

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Simply add a blazer over your everyday look, whether you're wearing a dress, slacks, or your favorite jeans.

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Add Some Color With Accessories

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A pop of green provided by your purse will help to make a statement during your morning commute.

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Go Monochromatic

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When in doubt, go all out, styling a green sweater with pants of a similar shade.

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Stay On-Trend With a Green Cardigan

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Follow the lead of today's top models by keeping a few buttons open.

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Amp Up Your Favorite Green Dress

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Buckle-embellished boots and a mix of prints will ensure this option is anything but boring.

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Stick With a Classic Pencil Skirt

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It's sleek, sophisticated, and office-approved.

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Don't Forget About Other Shades of Green

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Olive! Forrest! Seafoam! There are plenty of options to choose from.

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Spice Things Up With a Scarf

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It'll add a hint of color and look striking when paired with neutral pieces.

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Reach For a Green Button-Down

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The addition of a mid-section belt and khakis will bring this basic into 2020.

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Try a Print Instead

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It's festive without being over-the-top. Plus, so many floral patterns have green in them.

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Bring It Back to the '90s

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Wear a green top underneath a graphic tee for a throwback look that requires little effort.

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Experiment With Color Blocking

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Balance out that kelly green with neon pink, royal blue, or bright yellow.

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Switch It Up With a Suit

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Opt for a set that's slightly oversized, and pair it with a white T-shirt to make it more casual.

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Think About the Details

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A green outfit becomes even more eye-catching when neon items are thrown into the mix.

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Don't Overthink It

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A solid green T-shirt — paired with pants and a sweater of your choice — will be more than enough.

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Find the Balance

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Green pants seem less bright and in-your-face when worn with a black leather jacket.

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Slip Into Green Shoes

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They'll look almost electric if the rest of your outfit is all-black.

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1 of 17 Throw On a Green Jacket
2 of 17 Add Some Color With Accessories
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