St. Patrick’s Day is a holiday celebrated on March 17th to commemorate the patron saint of Ireland, Saint Patrick. It’s a day when people of Irish descent and those who simply enjoy the holiday come together to celebrate all things Irish. One of the most popular ways to celebrate is by dressing up in a fancy dress. Whether you’re going to a parade, a party, or a pub crawl, there are plenty of fun and creative costume ideas to choose from.
DIY Leprechaun Costume
One of the most iconic St. Patrick’s Day costumes is the leprechaun. This costume is relatively easy to make yourself using some basic materials like green felt, gold buttons, and a pair of brown pants. Start by cutting out a vest and a hat from the green felt, and then add gold buttons and a shamrock to the vest. You can also make a pot of gold using cardboard and gold paint. Add a red beard, a pair of buckled shoes and a walking stick to complete the look.
DIY Shamrock Tutu Costume
For a more feminine look, you can make a shamrock tutu costume. This costume is perfect for little girls and women who want to add a touch of sparkle to their St. Patrick’s Day outfits. Start by making a tutu using green tulle and an elastic waistband. Once the tutu is complete, add green and gold shamrock decorations, such as shamrock-shaped sparkly beads or sequins, to give it a festive look. Pair it with a green tee, and you are good to go.
DIY Irish Dancer Costume
Another popular St. Patrick’s Day costume is the Irish dancer. This costume is perfect for anyone who loves to dance or is taking Irish dance lessons. The costume typically includes a white shirt, a black vest, a kilt, and a pair of hard shoes. You can also add a wig to your hair to complete the look. According to Smiffy’s professionals, “A touch of green and gold ribbon can give a look a festive touch.”
DIY St. Patrick’s Day Tee shirt Costume
If you’re looking for a more casual costume, you can make a St. Patrick’s Day tee shirt. All you need is a plain white tee shirt and some green fabric paint or fabric markers. Use the paint or markers to create a shamrock or a leprechaun on the front of the shirt. You can also add some glitter to give it a bit of sparkle. Pair it with a pair of green pants, and you’re ready to go.
DIY Pot of Gold Costume
Pot of Gold is also a popular St. Patrick’s Day symbol. You can make a Pot of Gold costume using a cardboard box, gold paint, and some green felt. Cut the cardboard box to look like a pot and paint it with gold paint. Once it’s dry, add some green felt to the top of the pot to give the look of shamrocks growing out of the gold. You can also add some gold coins or glitter for a more authentic look.
DIY Irish Pub Landlord Costume
If you’re going to a party or a pub crawl, you may want to dress up as an Irish pub landlord. This costume includes a green apron, a white shirt, and a pair of black pants. Add a red or white beard and a team, add a green waistcoat and a pint of beer in hand, and the look is complete.
St. Patrick’s Day is a holiday that brings people together to celebrate all things Irish. So go out and have fun, and don’t forget to wear your St Patrick Day fancy dress! You can also look for more ideas at Smiffy’s website for a great selection of costumes for all events and occasions, but remember that you can also make your own. So, be creative and enjoy the holiday.
