Spread Yuletide Cheer with This Year's Best Tacky Christmas Sweaters
The most wonderful time of the year is finally here. Christmas lights will soon embellish the streets of our small Southern towns and the scent of apple cider will fill our homes. The excitement is almost too much to bear. Below the Mason-Dixon, the list of events to attend during the holiday season can seem to be endless. After all, we have to make time to see even our most distant relatives, and we wouldn't dare miss Mama's annual Christmas dinner! With all of the holiday festivities to come, it's time to start planning your Yuletide outfits.
During the busy holiday season, you're sure to receive at least one invitation with a dress code involving a crazy and fun holiday sweater. It's no surprise that Christmas in the South is all about outdoing each other, and it's all in good fun, of course. We want to help you do just that with a list of the best tacky Christmas sweaters to sport at your next holiday party. It's the only time of year when tacky clothes are encouraged; make the most of it. Now is the time to get a head start on shopping for festive Christmas sweaters to wear to holiday gatherings and parties so you won't have to scramble at the last minute.
Whether you're looking for an all-out Christmas sweater with tinsel or a more laid-back option, our picks for the best festive sweaters will be a hit at your Christmas parties. We have a feeling these sweaters just might help you win the best dressed award.
Glowing Christmas Lights Sweater
BUY IT: $49.95; amazon.com
This tacky holiday sweater is for anyone who really wants to shine! The glistening green, gold, and red Christmas lights pop on the royal blue background.
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Decorated Christmas Sweater
BUY IT: $58; belk.com
With real tinsel and ornaments, this little number is sure to win the sweater contest.
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Christmas Present Sweater
BUY IT: from $49.95; amazon.com
Be the gift at your holiday festivity and show up sporting this flamboyant sweater. It's even complete with an adorable to-and-from name tag.
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Light Up Christmas Tree Sweater
BUY IT: $59.99; amazon.com
This tacky holiday sweater is a classic. The long sleeves resemble candy canes, and the star at the top of the Christmas tree lights up.
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Tacky Tinsel Tree Sweater
BUY IT: from $49.95; amazon.com
For anyone looking to go ultra-tacky, this is the sweater for you. It's complete with tinsel and suspenders. Oh my!
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Reindeer Snowflakes Sweater
BUY IT: from $24.99; amazon.com
Without a doubt, this holiday sweater would be Rudolph's choice.
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Reindeer Knitted Sweater
BUY IT: from $26.94; amazon.com
It wouldn't be the Christmas season without a few friendly reindeer and this little guy is sure to bring joy wherever he goes.
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Sequined Reindeer Sweater
BUY IT: from $19.99; amazon.com
This sweater is proof that it's possible to be both glamorous and tacky. Simplicity is key with this one.
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Christmas Stocking Sweater
BUY IT: from $49.95; amazon.com
We're all about a Christmas sweater that's both cute and practical! The festive stocking can actually hold your holiday goodies. It's perfect for a bottle of wine.
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Mrs. Claus Christmas Sweater
BUY IT: from $24.24; amazon.com
If you're Mrs. Claus' biggest fan, don't pass up this sweater! The added hoodie makes it cute and casual.
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Girly Snowman Sweater
BUY IT: from $26.94; amazon.com
If you've had enough red and green, give this pink Christmas sweater a try. It's unique without shying away from the holiday magic.
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Fair Isle Knitted Sweater
BUY IT: $36.99; amazon.com
This sweater is a good option to spread holiday cheer if you're not totally on board with the crazy Christmas sweater trend.
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Light Up Tacky Christmas Tree Sweater
BUY IT: $74.95; etsy.com
Of all the ugly sweaters out there, this one is a tree topper. 20 multi-colored lights, glittering (but soft and comfy) garlands, a 3D snow globe, and jingling bells make this the tackiest, funniest sweater we've seen.
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Quarantine Christmas Sweater
BUY IT: from $32.79; etsy.com
This sweatshirt really speaks to the times.
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Tinsel Holiday Sweater
BUY IT: $24.50; macys.com
We'll take a tinsel-festooned ugly Christmas sweater any day, please.
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Holiday Llama Sweater
BUY IT: $24.50; macys.com
Proof that llamas are cool and that reindeer shouldn't steal all the fun.
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Sequined Santa Sweater
BUY IT: $19.99; macys.com
Jolly Saint Nick positively grins on this ugly sweater.
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Home Alone Filthy Animal Pullover Sweater
BUY IT: $30; target.com
For the man in your life who absolutely needs an ugly Christmas sweater, might as well reference a classic.
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Dr. Suess' The Grinch Pullover Sweater
BUY IT: $30; target.com
He's a mean one, that's for sure.
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Grinch All Your Sweaters Are Ugly Holiday Sweater
BUY IT: $27.99; target.com
Leave it to the Grinch to tell everyone what you're really thinking of their sweaters.
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ELF Cotton-Headed Ninny Sweater
BUY IT: $30; target.com
It's not Christmas without Buddy. It's just not.
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Holiday Llama Sweater
BUY IT: $32.99; target.com
One smart llama sports a pair of glasses and several fluffy, dangling pom poms to help you welcome the holiday spirit.
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Die Hard Christmas Movie Sweater
BUY IT: $30; target.com
Is it a Christmas movie? Is it not? This sweater might instigate a little lively holiday debate.
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Fair Isle Button-Front Christmas Sweater
BUY IT: $49.99; oldnavy.com
The classic Christmas print on an oversized, cozy cardigan.
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Fair Isle Zip-Front Christmas Sweater
BUY IT: $79.99; oldnavy.com
If the guy(s) in your life don't like all that is merry and bright, try this somber (though still festive) sweater instead.
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Ugly Christmas Sweater with Flashing Lights
BUY IT: from $23.68; amazon.com
Choose from over 20 tacky options—they all come with real, blinking lights activated by movement.
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Ugly Santa Crew Neck Christmas Sweater
BUY IT: from $22.53; amazon.com
Will Santa golf? Play hockey? Drop a new rap single? Join a biker a gang? You get to choose.