Love them or hate them, ugly Christmas sweaters are a holiday pastime. Whether you plan on matching with a friend or are just in it for the laughs, we’ve got something for everyone in this year’s lineup.
For the sports fan…
Celebrate game night and ugly sweater night. Fanatics.com offers sweaters for the ultimate sports fan, whether it be the Knicks, the Giants, the Rangers or even—gasp—a non-New York team. Did I mention it comes wired with LED lights and actually lights up? This sweater might be just what you need to convince your SO that yes, you will in fact have a better time at this party if your sweater is at its tackiest.
For those who still aren’t over the election…
We’re all hoping to escape political talk this holiday season, but it’s inevitably going to happen. Be proactive and wear some comedic relief with this “Have a Very Bernie Christmas” sweater from cafepress.com, because everybody is sure to feel the burn while roasting marshmallows by the fireplace.
For matching with that special someone…
The naughty-and-nice Christmas sweater has gone a step further. Tipsyelves.com has a two-person sweater with two neck holes, two sleeves and two times the fun. Since the wearers are attached, it’s also easier to say an Irish good-bye when the political discussions begin—there’s no need to do a lap looking for one another.
For the ones who want to show their own creativity…
If cliché Internet sweaters aren’t cutting it for your level of creativity this year, go the DIY route! Wal-Mart sells plain sweaters for about $8 and stickeryou.com let’s users create their own designs. The site has its own art gallery to choose from, or users can upload their own images to make decals extra personal.
For when you’re going to a family party…
When the invitation extends to the whole family, don’t save the ugly sweater fun for just the parents. There are sweaters that can keep the whole family coordinated, such as these Elf #1, Elf #2, Elf #3 and Elf #4 matching sweater sets. Etsy.com has a bunch of family oriented designs to choose from, but these were favorites for showing up in style.
For something ugly but cute…
You could take the over-the-top tacky route, or you could decide on a sweater that’s memorable in a cute way. There’s the classics like a “Fleece Navidad!” or “Dear Santa, I really tried,” or opt for a sweater with a sewn-on hood like this reindeer one from Nordstrom. Actually wearing the hood is up to you, but it adds a third dimension to the outfit without venturing into Halloween territory.