When it comes to St. Patrick’s Day, you may think wearing a green dress is totally cliché, right? While we might normally tend to agree with you, Kate Middleton has gone and proved us all wrong. The Duchess of Cambridge has stepped out in various shades of green over the past few months, proving that the hard-to-wear hue actually isn’t so hard to wear at all.
From her most recent printed green shirt dress in Blackpool to her bright Kelly green Eponine dress and belted hunter green Beulah dress in London, Kate Middleton is giving us all of the the inspo we need to wear green for St. Patrick’s Day — and beyond.
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So, no matter how you plan to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, these 20 gorgeous Kate Middleton-inspired green dresses will add a pretty pop of color to your wardrobe for the holiday and the spring season ahead.
Mint Green
Kate Middleton stepped out for a party at the iconic Empire Music Hall in Belfast, Ireland wearing a $2,500 shimmering mint green Missoni dress. Not only do we love a bit of sparkle, but the pastel hue is a perfect way to sweeten up your spring wardrobe.
Buy It! Leith Flutter Sleeve Midi Dress, $69; nordstrom.com
Buy It! American Rose Kai 3/4 Sleeve Off the Shoulder Dress, $37.62 (orig. $55); zappos.com
Buy It! 1.STATE Mosaic Ditsy High/Low Dress, $139; nordstrom.com
Buy It! Ronny Kobo Selita Dress, $398; shopbop.com
Hunter Green
While visiting Family Action in London, Kate looked extraordinarily chic in a belted hunter green Beulah dress featuring button details. Opt for a dress in this darker green hue for a more subtle St. Patrick’s Day look. Plus, this earthy-toned green happens to be majorly on trend for spring.
Buy It! ASOS Design Midi Pencil Dress, $60; asos.com
Buy It! Vero Moda Volume Sleeve Maxi Dress, $65; asos.com
Buy It! Reformation Lou Midi Dress, $118; nordstrom.com
Buy It! Black Halo Antonia Dress, $415; shopbop.com
Printed Green
Kate Middleton visited the Evelina London children’s clinic wearing a green dress with white polka dots by L.K. Bennett. Take a cue from Kate and mix things up with a green dress in prints like polka dots or florals this St. Patrick’s Day.
Buy It! & Other Stories Polka Dot Waist Tie Midi Dress, $129; stories.com
Buy It! Lauren Ralph Lauren Floral Jersey Dress, $149; bloomingdales.com
Buy It! Maeve Martina Belted Dress, $150; anthropologie.com
Buy It! Realisation Par The Violette Dress, $225; realisationpar.com
Kelly Green
A Kelly green dress is the most traditional green hue to wear on this Irish holiday, and Kate Middleton has been known to wear the bold color quite frequently. Just recently The Duchess of Cambridge wore a bright green dress by Eponine while stepping out for Children’s Mental Health Week.
Buy It! Freshlook Long Sleeve Casual Button Down Swing Dress with Pockets, $16.99; walmart.com
Buy It! & Other Stories Striped Twist Knot Midi Dress, $119; stories.com
Buy It! Trina Turk Engaging Dress, $268.20 (orig. $298); zappos.com
Buy It! L.K. Bennett Runa Silk Shirt Dress, $495; bloomingdales.com
GREEN MIDI DRESS
While on a visit to Blackpool, Kate opted for a monochromatic green look complete with a green Sportmax coat, printed Michael Kors shirt dress, and Manu Atelier handbag. Take a cue from The Duchess of Cambridge and rock various shades of green this St. Patrick’s Day. Don’t be afraid to play around with different textures and patterns too!
Buy It! Veronica Beard Amber Dress, $695; shopbop.com
Buy It! Eliza J Asymmetrical Faux Wrap Maxi Dress, $168; nordstrom.com
Buy It! Diane von Furstenberg Phoenix Wrap Dress, $495; dvf.com
Buy It! SALONI Eden Floral Print Silk Midi Dress, $695; nordstrom.com
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