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Tis the season for festive holiday gatherings. Throughout the years, there’s one event that has proven itself a staple—the ugly Christmas sweater party! It’s where guests come dressed in their favorite (and also their least favorite) top. You know the kind; the ugly Christmas sweater boasts kitschy knitting and ostentatious trims. For these fetes, the crazier the details, the better. So come Dancer and Prancer, you’re the perfect additions to an oversized cardigan.
The ugly sweater party first started as an excuse to hit the thrift stores or rifle through your parent’s closet. It’s since gotten even more creative, as designers have started to produce contemporary versions of the now-vintage garments. Many have taken the essence of these sweaters and made them even funnier by including imagery that’s popular today. From festive sloths to Yetis with mistletoe, the updated versions bring cozy comfort and are sure to get you noticed at your next ugly sweater party (even if it's a virtual one this year).
Check out some ugly sweater ideas below to bring new meaning to “be there with bells on.”
Looking for ugly sweater ideas? Here are 20 ugly Christmas sweater ideas you can wear to your next holiday party (even if it's a virtual one)!
Santa Mermaid Sweater
Tipsy Elves | $49.95
Christmas Sweater
For G and PL | $19.99
Light Up Christmas Sweater
Tipsy Elves | $49.95
Santa Unicorn Christmas Sweater
Tipsy Elves | $49.95
Happy Birthday Jesus Sweater
Tipsy Elves | $49.95
Crazy Cat Lady Christmas Sweater
Tipsy Elves | $44.95
Llama Sweater
Blizzard Bay | $25.36+
Golden Girls Christmas Sweater
The Trendy Tribe | $27+
Kid's Sloth Christmas Sweater
BFUStyle | $23.98
Women's Garland Cardigan
Tipsy Elves | $59.95
Sledding Buddies Christmas Sweater
Blizzard Bay | $25.39+
Black Cat Ugly Christmas Sweater
Blizzard Bay | $23.48+
Vintage Christmas Cardigan
Beige Vintage Co. | $37.20
Politically Correct Holiday Sweater
Blanket Boss | $38
Bob Ross Happy Little Holiday Sweater
Licensed Character | $29.74
Merry Pugly Christmas
Memetic Shop | $19.99+
Vintage Cat Sweater
Zinc Vintage | $57.80
Vintage Wreath Sweater
Dry Branch Farm | $29.59
80s Wool Christmas Cardigan
Tiger Style Vintage | $22
Patchwork Sweater
Blanket Boss | $38
This article has been edited and updated.
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