St. Patrick’s Day is one of those days that’s pretty much celebrated worldwide, but on another level, it’s a day that comes with a lot of planning ahead of time. There are bar crawls, parties, college events, drinking games, sporting events, and so much more. There are even cities across the globe that host big parades and do crazy things like dye their rivers green (we’re looking at you, Chicago). Because while being Irish is the luck of genealogy, the luck of the Irish kisses us all at least once a year—if we choose to celebrate in it.

If you’re already thinking about how to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, you likely have your outfit in mind. The green socks, green shirt with something clever written across the front or back, hat, beard, and maybe even some green hair dye. The outfit ideas are endless. But beyond what you wear, there are a few other ways to prep for and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day—ones you might not have thought of!

Continue reading for our ultimate guide on how to prep for and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.

Get Prepared in Comfortable Clothes

When you have items like Hatch’s comfortable maternity leggings (if you’re pregnant) or other comfortable clothes to spend the whole day and night in, you’re ready to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. The day is entirely dedicated to celebrating the luck of the Irish, which is usually celebrated by drinking in excess (go ahead, we won’t judge). 

One of the best ways to prep for and celebrate such a day is to wear clothing you feel entirely comfortable in. That can be sweats, stretchy jeans, dockers, or however you see fit. But if you’re in comfortable clothes you’ll be able to last from morning until night. To give a little boost to your outfit, go with items like custom lapel pins from Lapel Pins and Coins that can help you stand out while staying comfy.

Put Your Best Face Forward

When it comes to having a rock-solid St. Patrick’s Day, especially if you’re single, you’ll want to look your best. Items like Lashify’s easy-to-use lash extension kit or The Beard Club’s super clean straight razor for men can go a long way when it comes to putting your best face forward. Before the big celebrations, it’s fun to take the time and do your face upright. Makeup, clean shave, and, of course, proper dental hygiene go a long way when it comes to socializing with others. After all, St. Patrick’s is also one of the most social days of the year.

Prepare for Post-Celebrations

Do you ever notice how some things never go according to plan? For better or for worse, some plans just go differently than we expect, and that’s especially true when there are celebrations involved with alcohol. But no matter how you end the night, it’s best to prepare for those after-hours or post-St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. 

One way is to have your apartment or home clean and tidy in case people randomly end up coming over. Another is to prepare for the day with certain, nighttime, necessities like condoms (better protected and safe than sorry) or sexy lingerie from Fleur du Mal to really make an impression.

Learn Some Trivia

Have you ever noticed how hard it can be to strike up a conversation with strangers? Especially those you really want to talk to (when you see them, or catch their eye across the bar and you don’t know how to approach or what to say). A great way to prep for this is to brush up on some fun trivia facts, like when Rock The Bells explains the GOAT meaning. You can learn key catchphrases and historical facts about St. Patrick’s Day to weave into the conversation; even beer trivia would be a perfect icebreaker. 

Have Injury Items Just in Case

A fun day or night out can easily end up in a not-so-pleasant place, like with an injury. This isn’t likely to happen, but it’s always best to be safe instead of sorry and prepare for all outcomes. To prepare for the next day, the post-St. Patrick’s recovery day, there are a few key items to have like aspirin, plenty of fluids, body compressors like Incrediwear’s recovery knee sleeve, a full fridge, and some vitamin packets. If you need help knowing which vitamins you need, try checking in with The I.V. Doc’s IV therapy, which promotes immunity support, among other boosts. If you prepare ahead of time with these items, you’ll be able to let loose and fully enjoy yourself on the big, green day knowing that you’ll be well taken care of (even if by yourself) the morning after.

Check Your Phone Service

Nothing is worse on St. Patrick’s Day than astronomical phone bills because of drunk dialing. To prep for the day, check with your carrier about what your phone plan covers. You can easily look to places like Red Pocket to get affordable phone service.

Conclusion

This St. Patrick’s Day, prepare days ahead and get ahead of the game—whether you’re in a relationship, single, or just don’t know what’s going on. When you plan ahead, St. Patrick’s Day will come and you’ll spend the day celebrating without any stress because whatever the day or night throws at you, you have it covered.