How to Wear Green – Graceful Rags

A Vision in Green

By Graceful Rags on December 13, 2021

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For today’s blog post, I wanted to experiment with putting together a monochrome outfit. I’m usually not a huge fan of monochrome looks—I think they can appear cheap if done improperly—but I figured I should try it out again for myself. One of my favorite inspirations for all-over color and just super funky outfits altogether is Blaire Eadie of Atlantic Pacific. Her outfits may be the very definition of impractical, but I can’t help but love her whimsical pairings and color combos. I was inspired by her to create a more wearable monochrome look for the wintertime! Continue reading “A Vision in Green”

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9 Ways to Wear Green This St. Patty’s Day

By Graceful Rags on March 8, 2021

Yesterday afternoon, I did my hair and makeup and marched out to campus to take some blog photos for the week, including a green outfit to share for a St. Patrick’s Day-themed post. Long story short, the photos did not turn out (and the outfit wasn’t nearly as cute as I thought it was). It’s moments like those where I dramatically spiral out of control and wonder why I blog in the first place, ha! So instead today, I’m rounding up some of my favorite green outfits from recent years, featuring subtle ways to wear the color this holiday. I imagine most people think of a bright, Kelly green when they think of St. Patty’s Day, which can be hard to style (and an unusual color to find in stores), so most of today’s looks feature shades of olive or hunter green—gotta wear it in some form so you don’t get pinched! Continue reading “9 Ways to Wear Green This St. Patty’s Day”