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50 People That Went Above And Beyond With Their ‘Ugly’ Christmas Sweaters (New Pics)
We can’t imagine Christmas without Santa Claus, snow, candy canes, stockings, delicious food, and… ugly sweaters! No holiday season feels complete without everyone dressing up in their gaudiest and most garish Xmas garb.
Our team here at Bored Panda has traveled across the digital jungles of the World Wide Web to bring you some fabulous inspiration that’ll make you y(e)arn for a wardrobe upgrade. Scroll down to check out the most powerful Christmas sweaters you’ve ever seen. They’re so tacky that they loop back around and become incredibly cool again.
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My Parents Combined Ugly Sweater Outfits
idontusemygrandiq 1 year ago
it's like "i'm an author from the big city visiting my small hometown for xmas but my parents die so I meet this hot lumberjack and we get married and start a company where we knit sweaters out of otter pubes the end😁
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Happy Holidays
#3
A 3D-Printed Part Of My Ugly Sweater
Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My! 1 year ago
Reminds me of this distraught rabbi. He's praying, and he's so upset he can barely get the words out. "Master of the Universe," he says, "I've received the worst news of my entire life! After dedicating my life to You, after keeping the Torah, after how I've served You, my son. My only son! He calls me on the phone to tell me he's going to be a Christian!" The poor Rabbi is utterly shocked when he hears, "listen, Reuven, if you think that's bad, let me tell you what MY son did!"
You’ll probably agree that ugly Christmas sweaters aren’t really all that ugly. They’re funky. They’re a bit bizarre. But they evoke a deep sense of coziness, warmth, and comedy, too. Yes, they’re slightly odd, but that’s kind of the point.
These sweaters make you embrace the holiday and force you to relax because you’re dressing ‘down’ rather than ‘up.’ You’re not worrying about how you look because everyone around you has committed to the heartwarming silliness. And considering how stressed many people are around the holidays, every reminder to slow down and relax is worth its weight in gold.
#4
My Friend Just Won $100 At His Job's Ugly Sweater Contest
MikeInSociety (they/them) 1 year ago
Those stockings on your arm must be annoying to work with but overall u deserved that 100%
#5
I Ordered A Custom Ugly Christmas Sweater
#6
I Made This For My Work's Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest. It Was Rushed, But Everyone Seemed To Like It
These sweaters are meant to be cliched and cheesy. The more questionable the design, color, and material choice, the more attention your garb will get
And if your clothes have actual blinking lights or jingling bells on them, then hats off to you—you’ve taken things to a whole other level and know exactly what you’re doing.
#7
Merry Christmas Everyone
#8
Check Out Today's Christmas Sweater
#9
I Found This Christmas Sweater Just In Time For The Holidays
Faye Drewit 1 year ago
oh my christian coach was wearing that exact sweater yesterday. i love it
idontusemygrandiq 1 year ago
still don't get why my catholic school thinks it's so amazing that a f*****g 13 yo girl was forced to push a baby out of her crouch but okay i guess
However, ugly Christmas sweaters weren’t always such a big part of pop culture and our holiday social fabric. There were quite a few ups and downs. CNN reports that they first began making an appearance in the 1950s in the United States, as the commercialization of the holiday began growing. Back then, they were known as ‘Jingle Bell Sweaters’... but they were far more tame.
#10
I Just Got A New Job. They Said To Wear "Christmas Clothes" The Other Day. They All Came In Dressed Up, But Apparently, I Misunderstood It
#11
My Ugly Sweater
nbfresh 1 year ago
it's better than a wet towel...or someone who is posting like one!
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I Think It's Safe To Say My Stepdad Won The Sweater Contest
Kookamunga 1 year ago
Wow, he's even created a wearable tree skirt for himself. Very impressive. This guy's got balls.
It took a few decades for these sweaters to go mainstream. By the 1980s, the influence of the television and movie industry on the holiday fashion trends was undeniable. Films like ‘National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation’ made people embrace weird Christmas sweaters at home, as well as at the office.
#13
I Couldn't Resist To Post My Find. Best Christmas Sweater
#14
I Made This For My Ugly Sweater Party
#15
The Ugly Sweater I Made For My Job's Contest
WindySwede 1 year ago
Or could have made two hole, for his great tits? 🙃😳🤭
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That's not a partridge. I think it might be a Wagtail. The aperture in the clothing should be a bit lower for that.
However, in the 1990s, the ugly Christmas sweater tradition faded a little bit. The unfashionable clothing choice became, well, actually unfashionable. It wasn’t until the early 2000s that the trend reemerged—reinvigorated with eggnog and Xmas cheer—both in real life and on the silver screen, like in the 2001 flick ‘Bridget Jones’s Diary.’
#16
And Grumpiest Sweater Award Goes To
ShyWahine 1 year ago
That cat-titude wil put you on Santa Paws' naughty list. It's the meow-st wonderful time of the year! Tis the season tabby jolly!
Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My! 1 year ago
*bats the humbugs under the sofa*
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I Have The Ugliest Christmas Sweater This Year
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Best Christmas Sweater
Brian Miller, one of the authors of the ‘Ugly Christmas Sweater Party Book,’ believes that the spread of this phenomenon is remarkable. “It’s hard to say what triggered the change in perspective, but I think that the moment someone wore the garment in a humorous way, people started seeing the comic side of it, and thinking ‘this thing at the back of the closet could be fun, instead of something awful that nobody wants,’” he told CNN.
#19
My Boyfriend With His Ugly Christmas Sweater And A Llama I Made For Him
MikeInSociety (they/them) 1 year ago
Ikr its actually cute especially the plush llama
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#20
My In-Laws Know How To Party In Ugly Sweaters
Kookamunga 1 year ago
Just a middle-aged couple, just back from Hedonism II, at the Swinger's Ball.
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Jeffrey Sok 1 year ago
Does anyone else hear bells jingling? It seems to be coming from the coat closet...
#21
I Have Found The Perfect "Ugly Christmas Sweater" For Me
According to Miller, ugly Christmas sweaters eventually became a new holiday tradition and were considered akin to something like mistletoe—ubiquitous, a holiday staple.
Eventually, these holiday-themed pullovers began popping up in retail stores and vintage outlets alike. Businesses saw an opportunity to capitalize on the trend.
#22
My Ugly Sweater This Year
sara fulmer 1 year ago
I want to run my hand up that leg. The alluring glow of electric sex in the window
#23
My "Ugly Sweater" For The Holidays
#24
I Wore This To My Fiancee's Ugly Christmas Sweater Party, For Her New Job. She Was Not As Thrilled As I Was
The phenomenon became so big that even fancy brands like Dolce & Gabbana and Givenchy threw their hats into the ring. You’d see celebrities embracing the cringe-worthy knitwear, too, from legendary singer-songwriter Taylor Swift to comedy guru Jimmy Fallon. The latter actually ran a segment named ‘12 Days of Christmas Sweaters.’ It’s still alive and kicking at the time of writing!
#25
They Said That Everyone Will Come With Ugly Sweaters
#26
Mom Asked Brother To Make An Ugly Sweater For A Work Contest. Brother Delivered
#27
My Husband Made This For His Ugly Christmas Sweater Day At Work. That's An iPad Playing The Fireplace From Netflix In His Sweater
We would absolutely love to hear which of these ugly Christmas sweaters you enjoyed the most, dear Pandas. Which ones caught your eye and why? What kind of bizarre Xmas-themed clothes do you have at home? Do you wear them to your workplace around the holidays? Let us know in the comments!
Meanwhile, for some more fabulous fashion inspo that would confuse even Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, take a peek at Bored Panda’s previous articles from seasons past.
#28
We're At An Ugly Christmas Sweater Party And The Audacity Of My Sister Is Sickening. She Better Not Win
#29
Christmas Party In School Today
#30
Now Is The Time To Find Those Ugly Sweaters. I Found This Gem At My Local Goodwill
#31
Ugly Christmas Sweater
Kookamunga 1 year ago
I like this one, but you know she was leaving bow drippings everywhere she went.
#32
I Ordered This 6 Weeks Ago So I Could Wear It For Christmas. It Just Came Today And I Think It's Mocking Me
#33
I Lost A Bet, So I Will Have To Wear This Bad Boy From Christmas Eve To New Year's Eve
#34
I Just Got This Sweater Today. How Do I Look?
#35
We're Having An Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest At Work. I Found This Gem For $6 At The Texas Thrift. I Really Hope I Win
#36
I Made My Niece An "Ugly" Christmas Sweater
The Other Guest 1 year ago
This is too cute to be called an ugly sweater. Look at that li'l polar bear, he's adorable!
Jeffrey Sok 1 year ago
Just think of the different body movements you'll need to do to get those snowballs moving around.
#37
My Entry For The Ugly Sweater Contest At Work: "The Human Santapede"
The Other Guest 1 year ago
I think you mean "no-no-no." Are you not familiar with "The Human Centipede" movie franchise?
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#38
Finally, I've Found My Christmas Jumper
nbfresh 1 year ago
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#39
Today At Work Was The American Classic "Ugly Christmas Sweater Day'', And I Wore This Chunky Sweater. Americans Unanimously Declared Me The Ugly King
#40
She Wasn't Kidding When She Said No One Else Should Bother Trying To Win The Christmas Sweater Contest At Work
Michael Largey 1 year ago (edited)
Give her the Ugly Tree prize, and go on with the sweater competition.
#41
This Christmas Sweater I Saw Today
Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My! 1 year ago
Looks like Jesus had a few too many of John's mushrooms.
#42
This Ugly Christmas Sweater I Made For My Daughter's School Celebration
I had a lot of fun making this and wanted to share it. We even made a matching headband with it. We used felt, ribbon, a bow, and lots of puff balls. I didn’t make the wreath and tree behind her and realized I might have a puff ball obsession.
Sarah Suelzle 1 year ago
I definitely have a puff ball obsession !! I'm gonna need that tree AND the wreath LOL ❤❤❤
#43
I Just Finished Making My Ugly Christmas Sweater. I Used Dog Clothes And A Pikachu Hat. What Do You Think?
#44
Finally I Found A Sweater To Fit My Nana
#45
Heading To The Ugliest Christmas Sweater Party
sara fulmer 1 year ago
Just brushing powdered sugar from the cookie off your naked hairy belly in front of your coworkers
#46
Ugly Christmas Sweater Season Is Approaching
#47
It's That Time Of The Year Again. Here's The 2022 Ugly Christmas Sweater. Featuring Machine-Knit Sleeves This Year
Auntriarch 1 year ago
So, the yellow snowman, am I right in thinking that's why he looks annoyed
#48
A Friend Of Mine Likes To Go A Little Overboard On His Tacky Christmas Sweaters
Tracy Wallick 1 year ago
After that one poster's stepdad wearing the whole tree and skirt, I think this guy could go harder
Lynne Stankard 1 year ago
We have an advert on UK tv this Christmas season with a guy growing into a Christmas tree, with a bit of work on this you’d be ideal for the role!!!!!!
#49
I Wore This To Work Today. A Couple Of Colleagues Said "Too Early". I Disagree
#50
We Had An Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest, And This Was My Homemade One
Chewie Baron 1 year ago
I think they’re 18th Century British Prime Ministers.
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Jeffrey Sok 1 year ago
IMHO, if they added a basketball hoop in the center of the chest it would be perfect.
#51
I Hate Christmas, But My Family Said That I Need To Buy An Ugly Christmas Sweater, So I Got This One
#53
My Dad And I Found This Sweater While Shopping
#56
Christmas Came Early. $5.99 For The Sweater And $1.00 For The Chipmunks
#57
This Thing Is A Work Of Art. Everywhere I Go, People Are Mesmerized. Jesus, Mary, Santa, Joseph, A Donkey, The Flag. A Rock? A Whale? The Moon Landing? All Of The Above?
#59
Mom Sent Me This Photo Of My Stepfather's Entry Into An Ugly Sweater Competition
The Other Guest 1 year ago
He should replace it with a picture of Danny Bonaduce.
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Lady Gypsy Rain 1 year ago
The last ugly sweater competition we had was while my late husband was still alive. I made a pattern on the sweater for a gingerbread person and an incomplete gingerbread person using battery operated fairy lights. It was a colossal fail as it was voted the prettiest sweater of the night. 😂
Lady Gypsy Rain 1 year ago
The last ugly sweater competition we had was while my late husband was still alive. I made a pattern on the sweater for a gingerbread person and an incomplete gingerbread person using battery operated fairy lights. It was a colossal fail as it was voted the prettiest sweater of the night. 😂
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