40+ Christmas Sweaters That Certainly Don’t Look Good
There are two basic things about winter: first, nothing beats donning a warm sweater when the weather becomes chilly. Second, with a little of holiday cheer on top, everything feels cozier. Sadly, combining these two truths results in an ugly Christmas sweater rather than a beautiful event. An ugly sweater, despite its terrible appearance, will still serve its purpose, but one can’t help but think of how terrible it would look on them! Fortunately, we find those extravagant outfits to be incredibly entertaining. As some people would say, “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure” and in this case, their embarrassment is our amusement, and as a result, we’ve collected some of our internet favorites for ugly Christmas sweaters. Happy Holidays!
Just A Little Further
Witnessing our parents struggle to get to the top of the tree to place the crucial star in its place of honor must be one of our earliest Christmas memories. That moment has undoubtedly been captured by this fashionista. We adore how much attention and effort went into creating this work of wearable art. But with so much going on, this definitely belongs in the “ugly sweater” category. Check out the carpet fringes! A true work of beauty in ugly.
Work Those Biceps
This awful sweater also serves as an all-day workout since, based on the way the garment is adorned, it is obvious that the wearer must hold her arms out all day.
Work Those Biceps
We do, however, value the originality of this design. However, we do believe that the fire could have been made to feel less like clip art with a little more care and effort. We wonder whether she has the plan to do away with leg day as well.
What a View
This sweater has been adorned with a plethora of hilariously great holiday-themed decorations. That lovely gingerbread plushie in his belly bowl and the sweet reindeer on his shoulder has us in awe.
What A View
Being active while the holidays are in full swing is the best way to celebrate. All of our chilly friends should, after all, be able to view the world from the warmth of this man’s belly contraption.
Geek-Tastic!
Making some awesomely punny, Christmas-appropriate geeky merchandise is a great way to express your holiday joy while keeping it individual. All the Enterprise requirements are certainly met by this sweater.
Geek Tastic!
Additionally, she picked the show’s most suitable character. Spock is undoubtedly the epitome of joy and happiness, right? In any case, we adore her fandom passion, and holiday! “A long and prosperous life! ”
Elf on the Self
Both a no-effort mindset and a sincere appreciation of the Christmas season are thoroughly embodied by this sweater! How else can you account for the amount of work required to produce that minimalist masterpiece?
Elf On The Self
But then, instead of a glittering star, the guy chose to top his spiraling tree with what appeared to be a scary sticker. Note the small guy’s uni-brow. He also apparently opted to affix the origami elf to his shoulder. Very nicely done!
The Horror!
This sweater is regal in every way! Oh, wait, we meant Jurassic, sorry! On a more serious point, however, this sweater is truly disjointed. We never would have imagined seeing a dinosaur with a candy cane pestering Santa Claus as he relieves himself in the middle of a forest.
The Horror!
We believe that this mess perfectly captures the Christmas spirit. Okay, seriously, we have no idea who came up with the idea that this would make a cute holiday design! At least the stitching is of a decent caliber.
Got Milk?
This Santa sweater is on its way to becoming as popular as its well-known model. Just observe how skillfully this cheery icon fills the glass with milk without even the slightest obstruction from the straw!
Got Milk?
There is no doubt that Kim Kardashian has formidable rivals when it comes to breaking the internet! He only needs to change his name to Kanta Klaus in order to stay up with them. See? He’s practically already a member of the family!
Ornamental
Anyone looking to make an ugly Christmas sweater on their own should abide by a few key rules. The most important rule is to simply enjoy yourself, but there are a few additional considerations as well.
Ornamental
Of course, the arrangement of ornaments is foremost among them. On the one hand, you desire a fully decorated appearance for your sweater tree. However, you don’t want it to appear overly symmetrical and organized. This woman obviously prioritized humor over anything else!
Hands Up!
A typical Christmas sweater just doesn’t have enough flair for certain individuals. To set it apart from the other knitted items, they simply need to add that extra touch. This woman went with an interactive display instead of adding lights or a joke, as some people might have done.
Hands Up!
No matter how she stands, it’s festive, but the finishing touch only shows when she lifts her hands up in what we can only think is the most uncomfortable manner. Now that’s commitment!
Owning It
If you believed that wearing ugly Christmas sweaters was a trend among young people, you were gravely mistaken. This young-at-heart pair is unquestionably successful in both life and donning obscenely handcrafted holiday attire.
Owning It
Additionally, this serves as a reminder of their affiliation in case they ever become misplaced. Remember that a couple who wears goofy sweaters together always stays together!
Lush
Ever wondered what it would be like to have a shirt covered in the equivalent of a whole field of grass? So, stop wondering now! The solution is right here, and it’s about as terrible as we had anticipated. This guy.
Lush
This sweater appears to be the scratchiest, uncomfortably uncomfortable item ever! Additionally, because of how conservatively he placed the ornaments, they actually resemble abandoned balls on a field rather than Christmas decorations.
Fly, You Fools!
Even while everyone appreciates a well-made, neatly-designed sweater, there is something special about these holiday-themed DIY sweatshirts. We adore the utilization of plush 3D reindeer in this instance!
Fly, You Fools!
A three-dimensional Santa and sleigh would complete this hideous Christmas sweater perfectly. But we suppose this will suffice till those are introduced.
A Truly Magical Experience
Not every tacky holiday cardigan needs to be covered in symbols associated with Christmas. As this enchanted item of clothing demonstrates, a holiday sweater only needs a unicorn, a lot of tinsel, and good intentions to be amazing.
A Truly Magical Experience
Seriously, it is sheer creativity to have this amazing horned creature burst out of a tinsel rainbow! We will always be grateful and respectful to whoever constructed this beast for what we can only refer it as a masterpiece.
What’s Hip-Hop Happening?
Santa Claus may be a cheery elderly gift-giver by day and a shredded street artist by night, as this jumper demonstrates. If this happy Santa isn’t heavily featured in the upcoming Step Up film, then it’s obvious they have no idea what they’re doing.
What’s Hip Hop Happening
But this person didn’t stop there. He also adorned his amazing beard with each and every ornament available. He just gleams so much! We simply wish there was a tiny jingle bell inside that jingles whenever he moves.
So Much Attitude
This elf obviously prefers to be the center of attention on the cover of Vogue to working in Santa’s workshop. Just look at the attitude and style this guy is displaying in his festive sweater!
So Much Attitude
It does appear as though he decorated this article of clothing with every holiday-related accessory he could locate. We just hope that he enjoys himself as much as we do just by gazing at him with all this jewelry!
Choo-Choo!
This sweater-clad person has gone above and beyond to fashion the ideal miniature winter wonderland, and they’ve used tinsel, our all-time favorite ornament, to make the whole look especially festive. The top of the sweater does feel a little bit vacant.
Choo Choo!
But that amazing skirt more than makes up for it. The numerous tiny structures and trees demonstrate the artist’s meticulous attention to detail. A tiny Christmas train chugging around the tree would complete it.
Through and Through
Have you ever seen one of those two-person donkey costumes where one person wears the front end and the other the hind end? This is the Christmas sweater version, which is much more respectable and a little more festive.
Through And Through
This design has all the necessary components to produce the ideal ugly sweater and is equally cute and funny. One of them, however, is still forced to deal with what it’s like to be an animal’s tail.
Let it Burn
This heartburn is really bad right now! Sadly, the actual fire design appears to have been machine-made, which eliminates the DIY satisfaction that comes from making unflattering clothing from scratch. The tinsel is always helpful.
Let It Burn
We are much more concerned by the fact that we are unsure whether this man is a real person or simply an abnormally lifelike mannequin. He’s just giving us the creeps right now, so please let us know if you figure it out!
Minimum Effort
What could possibly be worse than leaving the house wearing a very hideous Christmas sweater? affixing a few items with glue on a cardigan and stopping there. Where is the attempt? Where has the festive spirit vanished to?
Minimum Effort
This pathetic effort for a holiday sweater was made by someone who didn’t even utilize any adorable ornaments. The things he glued on are really strange and disgusting (and not in a good way). This really is a letdown.
Bowties Are Cool
This is the proper technique for making a minimalist Christmas jumper! You gave ornament placement some thought. You spend money on some sparkling lights. But most significantly, you add a lovely bowtie!
Bowties Are Cool
The design contains almost all the characteristics of a good ugly Christmas sweater, including holiday decorations, entertaining interactive elements, and some unique flourishes, despite being a little on the simple side. Of course, the only thing it is missing is some tinsel.
Punny Pug
We think every dog is simply wonderful. Pugs deserve a particular mention, though, as they have the cutest, cuddliest faces imaginable. So, with this fantastic sweater, we’re celebrating our love of this amazing breed during the holiday season.
Punny Pug
The sweater is enhanced by the fun pun involving puppies and pugs. This is unquestionably the ideal ugly Christmas sweater.
Simple
While some choose to go all out for the holiday season with a fully bejeweled outfit, others choose a cleaner and more understated approach. This girl made no decision. She chose the childish sweatshirt she could find in its place.
Simple
Just look at how straightforward and uncomplicated Santa’s design is, not to mention those smudges that some would mistake for horns. Despite all of that, it nevertheless manages to exude an air of hideous charm, earning a place on this list.
Bananas
Winter sweaters are fantastic because they keep you warm, are soft, and come in a variety of eye-catching hues and designs. But do you know what they are seriously lacking to be a true holiday masterpiece? obvious: fruits.
Bananas
See? This man has it down! Just look how festive he is with that banana by the llama (you know it’s a llama, right? Or maybe it’s a dog? We adore the careful planning and careful execution that went into this genuinely original design.
A Very Hairy Christmas
Since we watched the Grinch rob the treasured holiday, we haven’t seen a Christmas emblem that is as hairy as this DIY ugly sweater. In all honesty, it only seems as though this person had a ton of unused hair extensions that they really wanted to get rid of.
A Very Hairy Christmas
It’s undoubtedly… colorful? Okay, without a doubt, it’s one of the most hideous outfits we’ve ever seen. It also seems scratchy. Only the extremely hairy Cousin Itt of the Addams family is likely to be interested in this horror.
Keeping Up With the Cane-Dashians
There are many various methods to display your festive mood. Some opt for a distinctive strategy, while others favor a more consistent appearance. This family obviously prefers the latter.
Keeping Up With The Cane Dashians
Because a matching picture truly does convey “family Christmas”! Take note that even the bear at the end of the picture got his own candy-striped shirt to join the scene. The kids’ lack of visible suffering is the true Christmas miracle here.
You Go, Girl!
What goes great with an ugly Christmas sweater, do you know? With a rock-solid dose of confidence to match! The sequins on this woman’s shirt pale in comparison to her charisma.
You Go, Girl!
This shirt has a fantastic pun, fun colors, a holiday theme, lights, and everything else that makes a Christmas sweater wonderful. Santa and his reindeer would undoubtedly be pleased to see the uses made of their sleigh.
Over the Top
For the office holiday party, this couple just made the decision to go all out. Because their outfits get weirder the longer you look at them, seeing these two together is truly a treat for the eyes.
Over The Top
That undoubtedly demonstrates their Christmas enthusiasm. Even choosing the shoes to wear took some thought. To go with the rest of this gorgeous mess, they only need some fancy bejeweled pants!
Shake it, Baby
This shirt is a genuinely amazing example of homemade holiday enchantment. This wearable snow globe was the result of a lot of thought and work. It all displays a ton of talent, from the exquisitely detailed architecture inside the bowl to the snowflake tinsel.
Shake It, Baby
The only issue is that you probably won’t be able to wear it for long enough to enjoy it because it is so uncomfortable. We can only hope that at least once someone danced the belly dance and made the snow in the globe flutter!
Grand Wizard
You’ve heard of Gandalf’s or Dumbledore’s strength. But only one person—this guy—is powerful enough to prevail and spread festive cheer when it comes to Christmas magic.
Grand Wizard
He has obviously mastered every aspect of the winter holiday that makes it so magical, from presents and joy to ornaments and tinsel. The Christmas Wizard will guarantee that the holiday is perfectly enchanted with his exquisitely decorated magician’s hat.
The Sigil
Game of Thrones’ prequel series has brought the show back into the spotlight, which serves as a reminder of all the things we loved about it.
The Sigil
This person had the ideal sweater to share, and it also signifies that Westeros-related merchandise is back in popularity. House Kringle perfectly encapsulates everything we love in a themed Christmas sweater, being both menacing and cheery. Santa would also be an excellent addition to the Iron Throne.
Why So Grumpy?
It appears that memes are no longer content to only exist online. Nowadays, you can find homages and references to the most popular memes almost anywhere, including, it seems, on Christmas sweaters and stationary.
Why So Grumpy?
The most miserable cat that has ever existed, however, is undoubtedly the best option for a holiday accessory. Look at how cutely irritable this little guy is! Ebenezer Scrooge would undoubtedly dress like this on Christmas Eve.
Wrap it Up
We believe it is safe to say that this man won the “ugliest Christmas sweater” contest held by his family because of the amount of detail on his sweater. He made a major effort to decorate his halls with all the lights and tinsel he could find.
Wrap It Up
The enormous golden bow on his back, however, is undoubtedly the real cherry on top of this amazing ensemble. This man is a true gift to the world, with a very creative flair!
Be a Deer
When a Christmas sweater includes a few three-dimensional components, we adore it. Because that’s truly the only occasion when an adult can be seen donning a sweater with merry 3D characters.
Be A Deer
But with his selection of the 3D element, this individual truly went far. However, it also feels as though he hasn’t gone quite far enough. In the end, this isn’t particularly festive, despite the presence of reindeer in the space.
Cosmically Festive
While these might not quite fit the definition of a sweater, we nevertheless feel that they merited a spot on the list because cats are so popular on the internet. So in our book, a shirt with three Christmas kitties gazing at Santa flying over the moon is unquestionably a winner.
Cosmically Festive
We simply cannot help but be completely in awe of how magnificent these cosmic furry beings are. This just goes to show that good ugly Christmas sweaters don’t necessarily require elaborate DIY techniques. All it takes is a little holiday cheer and persistence.
Looking Doge
Really meme-tastic is the knit sweater! In addition to being hilarious and appropriate for the internet, the knitting is also rather good — that is some seriously premium knitwear! Your heart must be three sizes too small if you don’t adore this sweater.
Looking Doge
We genuinely believe that the doge’s face and the elegantly straightforward “Such Christmas” sentence put beneath it perfectly capture our feelings on ugly Christmas sweaters. Wow!
Abominably Adorable
There are times when it seems like Christmas cheer is solely the responsibility of Santa, his reindeer, and those annoying little elves. But not anymore! Our beloved Abominable Snowman gets his chance to shine at last! Just take a look at that adorable monster face!
Abominably Adorable
Has there ever been anything more joyful? We really believe that this entire sweater design takes the prize for the best Christmas sweater ever since this Yeti is the loveliest person ever! Where can we purchase one of these, please?
Vintage Vibes
It’s fine to use contemporary adaptations of the celebratory attire. But for truly festive weirdness, nothing beats a nice old antique Christmas sweater. Seriously, why is it that everything old has a creepy vibe to it?
Vintage Vibes
Whatever spell this garment contains definitely works to elevate this design to the top of the list of ugly sweaters. This one is definitely a classic.
The Ball Gown
This unusual outfit gives the impression that the wearer sneaked into the North Pole, rifled through Mrs. Claus’ wardrobe, and emerged with this incredibly impressive Christmas outfit. It is obvious that the elves need to improve security in and around the village.
The Ball Gown
But really, buddy, Mrs. Claus wants her dress back—after you finish taking first place in the ugly Christmas sweater contest, of course. Since he is dressed like this, he can’t possibly lose.
Hang in There
You may want to brush up on your knitting and sewing abilities if you choose to make your own ugly sweater rather than purchasing one already made. However, if you’re slack, some glue and safety pins might work.
Hang In There
Just be aware that it might not be as powerful as you require. Look at this cardigan, please. Never before have we witnessed ornaments hanging on by a thread as tightly as they are on this woman’s poor cardigan. The poor deers are literally hanging on by a thread!
The Cat’s Meow
Have you ever noticed that each significant holiday has a certain animal or animals that serves as its mascot? Easter features chicks and bunnies. Halloween frights involving cats and bats. An impressive bald eagle can be seen on July Fourth. Reindeer are a staple of Christmas, of course.
The Cat’s Meow
But for a true feline enthusiast, one holiday is simply not nearly enough. With this abominably ugly sweater, this person came up with an incredible way to celebrate their love of cats during the winter holiday.
Too Much Candy
While a steady diet of holiday candies is ideal for one of Santa’s magical reindeer, it isn’t the healthiest option for the real-life counterparts of the mythical creatures. So please refrain from giving real reindeer candy canes.
Too Much Candy
Because if you do, what is shown on this hideous sweater will probably take place. This is a unique way to portray the holiday mood.
Piggyback
Even now, we are unsure of what is taking place. It’s great that we can sort of deduce that the intended visual effect is one in which an elf is riding on the back of another.
Piggyback
What kind of animal is actually providing the piggyback ride is a mystery to us! because it resembles Mr. Potato Head in a suspicious way. This Christmas troll that resembles a spud is deserving of a place on the list.
Stocking Fillers
Have you ever struggled to find enough trinkets and small gifts to fill your family’s stockings to the brim? This sweater, then, might be able to help you decide what else needs to be added to completely fill that tiny sock on the mantle.
Stocking Fillers
Because this sweater is actually just a huge Christmas stocking that is obviously stuffed to the gills with snowmen and puppies. Even their tiny noses start to glow! The green light in that snowman’s eyes is the only thing that bothers us.
Lay Off the Beans, Santa!
The fact that the happiest fat man in the world also has to squeeze through some pretty tight spaces in order to descend a chimney and deliver all those wonderful presents is kind of our favorite thing about him.
Lay Off The Beans, Santa!
With a subtle “toot” for extra humor, this sweater brilliantly parodies that. We adore every funny element of this incredible costume! “Pfft! to you as well!
In-n-Out
This is undoubtedly a unique approach to a Christmas meal. Sure, we’ve all been guilty of perhaps overindulging in all the incredible food that our family had prepared for Christmas.
In N Out
However, this image shows a whole different level of binge eating. This poor reindeer may want to moderate their pace a little. How did they choose who had to wear the dirtier half of this odd matching outfit, too?