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15 Accessories You Need To Buy RN For The Annual St. Paddy’s Day Parade

Before buying the accessories you need for the annual St. Paddy’s day parade, read below! We’ll have you decked out in green before you know it. With these top 15 accessories and must-haves, you’ll be ready for the parade by March 1st. Without breaking your college budget, we’ll have you partying hard, and looking good! Stay tuned! 

1. Mardi Gras Beads

Every St. Paddy’s day, these green Mardi Gras beads are essential. Layer them with 2 or more, or stick to the basics and wear one. This trend is not going anywhere. Green Mardi Gras beads are timeless, and a must-have for sure! You can never get enough green this March! 

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2. Green Knee High Socks

Knee-high socks, green, of course, are essential to complete the St.Paddy’s Day look. It’s March, so you can wear a jean skirt (depending on where you live). Have fun with this look, and pick up socks in 2-3 different colors. These socks are perfect for high-top converse, or vans. Rock those socks, girl! 

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3. Green Fluffy Boa Scarf

I think this one goes without saying. I know it may not be everyone’s style, and that’s OK! This St.Paddy’s day, break out of your shell at the parade and grab a fluffy scarf! Just a warning, though, it may start to itch. Bring a bag to throw it in after an hour or so. Super cute, so don’t forget to take pictures! 

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4. Ballerina Skirt

This may be the most fun out of all of St. Paddy’s day parade looks. It’s cute, flirty, and definitely on-trend. You may have heard this being called a “tutu”. Not wrong, but certainly an essential accessory for this St. Paddy’s day. You can have some fun with it, and choose either white or green. Your accessories won’t be complete without it! 

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5. Shamrock Tattoo

This accessory is super trendy and super cute! Be sure to take a picture smiling side by side with your BFF, because this is too cute not to share. Plus, this is one of the cheapest accessories here! Head to the mall and get started on this look.

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6. Green T-Shirt

Ok, ok, I think this one is a no brainer. But hey, there are so many different shirts and styles to choose from. Depending on where you live, rock it simple or layer it with a flannel. Or, if your feeling flirty throw on a classic, “Kiss Me I’m Irish” shirt. Or maybe, something a little bit more simple. Shop around, and get the best deal! 

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7. Body Glitter

Fun, but for accessories, this is probably the messiest. Apply to face, shoulders, or all over. Again, don’t forget to capture the moment by taking a picture! Body glitter is fairly cheap and can be bought almost anywhere. You can also apply glitter in hair, or on your legs! Just wash up after, of course.

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8. Green Antenna Headband

Ah, super cute, and you’ll look like a little alien. For St. Paddy’s Day accessories, everyone is wearing this, and it’s probably the perfect finish to every outfit! Rock some shamrocks or just plain green on the top of your head. It’s a headband, St. Paddy’s edition. Added bonus, you won’t spend more than $10.00 on this, so check out the $1-5 section at Target! Don’t miss out on this top trend!

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9. Green Nails

This St. Paddy’s Day, rock the crowd with green nails. Choose from sparkles, or plain green, this look will complete the rest! Or, for an even more trendy vibe, paint all of your nails white with only the ring fingers green. Or vise Versa! This is an easy way to add green to your outfit and overall look. 

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10. Black Jeans

It may seem obvious, but a classic staple is to wear black skinny ripped jeans to neutralize the look. You are going to be covered in green, so keeping it simple on the bottom may be a good idea also. One rule of thumb, you can never go wrong with black jeans. Despite the occasion! Plus, almost everyone has these already! 

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11. Green Hair Bow

I love the green hair bow for an easy way to accessorize. The green hair bow is one of my favorite accessories. Pull your hair half up, and tie the bow around that, rock the ponytail, or do a side braid and pin it that way. No matter what, this St. Paddy’s day will have you looking fabulous! 

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12. Green Sunglasses

You may remember when these sunglasses appeared on almost everyone in middle school. More specifically, the ones with lines on them. HA, turns out they are back. But hey, I have to admit they are an easy way to accessorize during the parade! Not to mention, they keep the sun out of your eyes. Duh! 

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13. Spandex Shorts

Depending on where you are in the country, spandex shorts are a classic. In March, where I live, unfortunately it won’t be warm. If we’re lucky, it will be 40 degrees. Yes, this is my sad reality. But regardless, for all you southern belles, rock shorts, girl! 

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14. Jean Jacket

You may be thinking, “what does this have to do with St. Patrick’s day?” Well, a lot of trendy outfits include jean jackets. To complete any outfit for the parade, throw on the classic jean jacket. 

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15. Green Scrunchie

Attention all 90’s babes, this is it, the scrunchie is back! While you may think nobody is going to notice your wrist, well, throw it in your hair, like DJ Tanner, from Full House. The scrunchie is a perfect accessory! 

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Now you have accessories for St. Paddy’s Day Parade, go wild! Comment below what your favorite trend is!

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Nicole Walsh

Senior at UMass Dartmouth with a minor in communications, writing has always been a part of me. I believe writing is a powerful form of self-expression, and I couldn't have found an internship more aligned with my goals to pursue a career in this field.

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