Saint Patrick’s Day: Going Green

Originally, the color associated with Saint Patrick’s Day was blue, but green soon took over as the popular holiday color. Why the color green you ask? Green represents Ireland because of the emerald isle and it’s lush green landscape. Also Saint Patrick himself holds a green shamrock as a symbol to explain the trinity, which became a symbol for Irish Catholic nationalisim. In the 17th century men were meant to pick a green four-leaf clover and put it onto their lapel and women would tie green ribbons in their hair to celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day. Click “continue reading” to shop THE WIFE’s favorite green ensembles for the upcoming holiday.

Photographed Above: Jonathan Saunders Laurel Tulip Print Slub Cotton Blend Dress, $1,335.00 at Netaporter.com; Mansur Gavriel Small Leather Tote, $375.00 at Mansurgavriel.com; Chloe Two Tones Ayers and Leather Sandals, $695.00 at Netaporter.com

WIFE with Kids: Joseph Garcon Organza Pocket Silk Crepe Shirt, $375.00 at Netaporter.com; Saint Laurent Wool Gabardine Skinny Pants, $790.00 at YSL.com; Alexander Wang Marion Small Leather Shoulder Bag, $675.00 at Netaporter.com; Barney’s New York Matilda Sandal, $295.00 at Barneys.com;

Saint Patrick’s Day Lunch: 18k Gold Mini Lollipop Pendant Necklace with Diamonds, $1,495.00 at Ippolita.com; Gianvito Rossi Metallic Leather Sandals, $615.00 at Netaporter.com; Dolce and Gabbana Floral Print Cotton Poplin Dress, $2,395.00 at Netaporter.com

Saint Patrick’s Day Date: Joseph Starr Color Block Crepe Mini Dress, $695.00 at Netaporter.com; Kimberly Mcdonald 18k Blackened White Gold Uvarovite Garnet Diamond Earrings, $9,200.00 at Netaporter.com; Tabitha Simmons Scalloped Leather Block Heel Sandal, $695.00 at Modaoperandi.com

The Working WIFE: Oscar de La Renta Wool Crepe Dress, $1,790.00 at Netaporter.com; Deborah Marquit Giardino di Fiori Lace Underwire Bra, $225.00 and thong, $65.00 at Netaporter.com; Charlotte Olympia Paradise Embroidered Silk Shantung Sandals, $1,295.00 at Modaoperandi.com

Ladies Who Lunch: Marni Cotton Shirt, $590.00 at Netaporter.com; Miu Miu Printed Silk Faille Skirt, EK Thongprasert Necklace, $1,005.00 at Netaporter.com; $1,445.00 at Netaporter.com; Aquazzura Amazon Cutout Suede Sandals, $695.00 at Netaporter.com

WIFE with Kids: Marni Waffle Cashmere Sweater, $1,100.00 at Netaporter.com; Stubbs & Wootton Classic Linen Hula Girls Slippers, $400.00 at Jcrew.com; Chanel Boy Bag, Price Upon Request, Chanel.com; Rag and Bone Jeans, $200.00 at Netaporter.com