Complete your St. Patrick's Day party outfit?

The leprechauns will soon show their faces again and you won't escape the colour green all day long. You've guessed it: Sunday, March 17th is St. Patrick's Day! High time to dig out all your green clothing and green accessories from your wardrobe. The leprechauns, the shamrocks and the beer are waiting for you. The only requirement of St. Patrick's Day? You must wear something green. Fortunately, that's incredibly easy with GENTS!

What was once celebrated only in Ireland has since grown into a world-famous holiday. We're talking about St. Patrick's Day, of course. Besides Guinness beer, this festive day has become one of Ireland's most famous export products. In recent years it has also made its way to the Netherlands. Certainly in certain parts of the country, you'll be hit with a tsunami of green on March 17th. So are you heading out for St. Patrick's Day this year? Then you'll naturally want to make sure your party outfit is ready for it. That's why GENTS gives you all the information you need regarding St. Patrick's Day!

All about this Irish holiday

Before you just head into the pub on Sunday, March 17th, it's handy to know a thing or two about this Irish holiday. Opinions do differ on the story behind St. Patrick's Day. In popular tradition, St. Patrick is in any case a saint who drove snakes out of Ireland. This would mythically explain the lack of snakes on the island. According to experts, the snakes stand for something else. However you look at it, on March 17th the Irish saint is commemorated. Furthermore, the shamrock (a three-leaf clover) is the symbol for this holiday.

Why green on St. Patrick's Day?

Besides the origin, it's helpful to know that there's an unwritten rule on St. Patrick's Day. The Irish holiday is of course always associated with the colour green. This is (secretly) an American tradition that emerged somewhere in the 18th century. The legend goes like this: during St. Patrick's Day, the leprechauns appear. These little creatures are depicted in green clothing. When the leprechauns see someone on March 17th not wearing their favourite colour (green, of course), that person gets pinched. That legend is applied today as well. Not wearing green on Sunday, March 17th? Is there no clear green accent in your party outfit? Then you'll get pinched. That's why your party outfit needs a touch of green. GENTS makes your search for something green for St. Patrick's Day incredibly simple!

Putting together a St. Patrick's Day outfit

Don't have a party outfit yet? Then you naturally start at the beginning. In this case, you need to make a choice: are you dressing entirely in green or are you sticking to green accessories? For the true leprechauns among us, GENTS has a stylish, green suit. Think that's a bit too fancy? Then put on this comfortable green jumper. That way you'll head to the pub on St. Patrick's Day in style. Of course, you don't need to put together a complete green outfit. You can also easily add a green accent to your party outfit through accessories.

Using green accessories

Many men think it's a bit much to buy a complete suit in green just for one day. Of course, such an excellent suit from GENTS can always be worn. If you're looking for other ways to put together a party outfit for St. Patrick's Day, then accessories are your best friend. Lucky for you, you've come to the right place at GENTS. In our assortment you'll find all sorts of green accessories that are perfectly suited for St. Patrick's Day. For example, wear bright green braces over a white shirt or t-shirt. Going for something more sophisticated? Then complete your St. Patrick's Day party outfit with a green tie, green cufflinks and of course green pocket squares.

So put on your green GENTS party outfit on Sunday, March 17th, tuck a shamrock for luck in your pocket and you're all set to celebrate St. Patrick's Day!