Ugly Christmas Sweaters (That Are Still Kind of Great)
An ugly Christmas sweater is a costume you can actually stay warm in. The best ones are funny, a little over the top, and still comfortable enough to wear through a party.
For the office contest
Go for maximum joy that stays work-appropriate: tinsel, pom-poms, lights or a pun. Check that any jokes suit your workplace.
Matching sets
Couples, families and friend groups can coordinate the same motif in different colors, or split a joke across two sweaters.
Vintage and handmade
Real 80s and 90s holiday knits and hand-knit originals are one of a kind, which helps when everyone else bought the same one.
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How to choose
- Check fiber content. Acrylic is cheap and bright; wool and cotton blends are warmer and softer.
- Size up if you plan to wear a shirt underneath.
- Light-up sweaters need batteries, so check before the party.
- Vintage sizing varies, so compare the listed measurements to a sweater you own.
Skip these
Skip jokes that could land badly with coworkers or family, and very scratchy knits you will want to take off after ten minutes.
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