The old-as-time tradition of sporting purposefully ugly Christmas sweaters (OK, a few decades-old) is just as much a mainstay during the holidays as hot chocolate and gift giving. Knowing where to buy ugly Christmas sweaters, though, can still be tricky — tradition or not. Select a sweater that's too minimal, and your "tacky" Christmas sweater looks like a tasteful adornment, but if it's too over-the-top, you'll be shelling out big dough for a piece you wear a few times a year.
You'll want a Christmas themed sweater with a harmonious balance of jingle bells and whistles. From sloths and kittens to overdone puns and faux cardigans, this ugliest holiday sweater roundup has a little something for everyone. Find your festive medium with a few punchy pullovers and hideous holiday sweaters sure to win you first place at the office "Ugly Christmas Sweater" contest.
So, yeah — that means it's time to stop offending family members who see why you actually borrowed their beloved Christmas sweater this season. Sport your own, and tailor-fit the style to more closely match your inner Christmas spirit. Ahead, the Christmas sweaters that are so great, you'll want to wear them all year round.
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Season's Greetings From This Sloth
Raisevern Ugly Christmas Pullover (S-4XL), $22-$30, Amazon
Don't have a real sloth to carry around yet? This sweater is the next-best thing. Plus, this sloth comes bearing gifts.
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There's A Lot Of Good Things Happening Here
Raisevrn Ugly Christmas Pullover (S-4XL), $22-$30, Amazon
Pizza, kittens, Santa hats, Outer Space — what's not to love? This snazzy sweatshirt's out of this world.
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A Winning Combination
Ten Sixty Sherman Christmas Tree Sweater (XS, S), $25, Nordstrom
A delightfully tacky combination of Santa sleeves and tinsel trees makes for one jolly sweater.
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And The Classic "I'm With..."
Hanes Ugly Christmas Sweatshirt (S-3XL), $13-$14, Amazon
Pull this on, and have fun posing next to unsuspecting friends and family members in the annual Christmas party pictures.
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A Sweater That Tells It Like It Is
ASOS Curve 'I Only Do Mornings On The 25th Of December" Holiday Sweater (12-28), $30, ASOS
Giving fair warning is just you being selfless, as per usual.
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For When You're Feeling Dapper, But Also Very Lazy
Faux Real Ugly Cardigan With Tie (S-2XL), $17-$80, Amazon
I think this reviewer said it best, "....it is freakin' ugly...even worse in person...super cheesy."
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When You Combine "#Punny" And "#Relevant"
3 Santa's Elfie Ugly Christmas Sweater (S-L), $35, Amazon
You get this genius Christmas sweater that looks "tacky" straight in the eye and says, "Take an #Elfie; it'll last longer," or something like that.
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For The Pom-Pom Lover
Ten Sixty Sherman Snowman Juggle Sweater (XS-L), $25, Nordstrom
Q: Is it really an ugly Christmas sweater if there aren't any pom poms involved?
A: Yes, but just barely. Play it safe, and grab one with two to spare!
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Walking In A Wiener Dog Wonderland
Shineflow Dachshund Through The Snow Ugly Christmas Sweater Pullover (S-L), $24-$29, Amazon
So many dachshund puns, so little time.
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