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Six examples of ugly Christmas sweaters, including one men's sweater, one women's sweater, one men's T-shirt, one men's suit, a baby option, and an option for dogs. Credit: Reviewed / Tipsy Elves / Kohl's / Shinesty / Frisco / Forever 21 / Joyland

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Whether you’re headed to an ugly Christmas sweater party, a family gathering, or just need something unique to wear for your family Christmas card photos, there’s never been a better time to shop for an ugly Christmas sweater. There are options for everyone in the family, including your furry friends, to get in on the fun. This year, bolder is better, so we suggest picking a sweater that is festooned with tinsel, ornaments, and all the festive spirit you can handle.

Ugly Christmas sweaters are just as at home at office holiday parties as they are for after-hours events during the holiday season. However, finding an ugly sweater that fits the bill is no easy task—and that’s where we come in. These are the best ugly Christmas sweater designs we’ve found for the 2023 holiday season. Be sure to check in, as we'll keep this page updated throughout the rest of the holidays!

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Best ugly Christmas sweaters with last-minute shipping

If you're running out of time to cause a splash at your family Christmas gathering, have no fear. If you shop quickly, you can still score outstanding ugly Christmas sweaters from retailers like Tipsy Elves and Amazon. You may have to pay for expedited shipping, but you can still ensure that your winning new look is delivered by Sunday, December 24th.

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Tossily Funny Ugly Christmas Sweater

Wear your love for the Mandalorian with this festive 'Santalorian' sweatshirt.

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Best funny ugly Christmas sweaters

The best ugly Christmas sweaters are the ones that make you laugh. Whether it’s from an excess of decor and total drama, like in the Tipsy Elves Men’s Tacky Tinsel Ugly Christmas Sweater, or something a bit… cheekier like the Tipsy Elves Women’s Winter Whale Tail Ugly Christmas Sweater, donning a bold and colorful ugly sweater is the perfect conversation starter at parties, an easy way to call attention to your outstanding style and seasonably-questionable taste.

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Best ugliest ugly Christmas sweaters

If you’re looking for shock value, you’ll have to commit to the bit with something like the Goodstoworld Ugliest Christmas Sweatshirt. This bold sweatshirt looks less like a sweater and more like a hirsute torso, decked out in Christmas tattoos, piercings, and bling. Or go full tilt and head to the Ugly Christmas Sweater Party fully decked out as the tree itself with the Tregren Adult Christmas Tree Costume.

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Best budget ugly Christmas sweaters

To get the ugly Christmas sweater look without breaking the bank, look toward retailers like Kohl’s, Target, and Walmart, to find budget-friendly sweaters that are both festive and fun. The Celebrate Together Holiday Sweater is bold, colorful, and fun, or you can opt for the Tree Rex Holiday Sweater, which is a steal at just $16 dollars!

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Santa Suit Holiday Sweater

Look like the big guy himself with this fun Santa-themed sweater.

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Best ugly cute Christmas sweaters

If ‘ugly’ is too much of a commitment, there are plenty of ugly-cute Christmas sweaters, ranging from colorful sweaters like the timeless and classic Fair Isle patterned sweaters like these Lucky Brand Fair Isle Sweater and the Bonobos Wool Alpaca Crew Neck Sweater. Pair these sweaters with jeans or a pair of leggings to have an easy, festive look that’s bold without being distasteful.

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Best inappropriate ugly Christmas sweaters

Some of the most memorable ugly Christmas sweaters are the ones that push the boundaries. Take for example the Tipsy Elves Yuletide Tassels Light Up Ugly Christmas Sweater. The sweater comes complete with a tassel-clad shirtless Santa Claus. It even lights up!

For something a bit more interactive, why not wear something that turns this cherished family holiday into a drinking game? The Tipsy Elves Women’s Drinking Game Ugly Christmas Sweater features a dart-board design and comes with small balls that people can toss onto you. Missed the shot? Take a shot. The back of the sweater even has point values for the dart board.

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Best pop culture-influenced ugly Christmas sweaters

Some of the funniest ugly Christmas sweaters are ones that feature beloved faces and references to our favorite movies, tv, and music. "Believe," might make you think of The Polar Express, but for some folks, it's Coach Lasso's go-to pep talk. Wear your belief on your sleeves literally with this fun and festive Ted Lasso Men's Believe Fair Isle Ugly Christmas Sweater Knit Pullover. Or for something totally unexpected, reach for this Soul Glo Ugly Christmas Sweatshirt, which features Darryl Jenks' smug smile beneath the "Soul Glo" logo—a reference to the classic Eddie Murphy comedy, Coming to America.

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Best pet ugly Christmas sweaters

Who said that your furry friends couldn’t get in on the ugly Christmas sweater action? Right now you can get festive ugly Christmas sweaters for your dogs and cats. Shop the Frisco Striped Festive Dog & Cat Ugly Sweater and Fitwarm Chillin with My Snowmies Dog Ugly Christmas Sweater to ensure that every member of the family, no matter how small, dresses to theme in your holiday photos.

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Best light-up Christmas sweaters

Make sure you shine brightly at every holiday event this year with a glowing light-up Christmas sweater. Styles like the Light-Up 3D Santa Sleigh Ugly Christmas Sweater and the Tipsy Elves Women’s Sequin Rudolph Light Up Ugly Christmas Sweater have built-in LED lights that’ll blink and shimmer throughout the night.

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Best kid’s ugly Christmas sweaters

Whether you’re looking for a memorable look for the baby of the family, or want to get the entire family in on the action with a matching set, ugly Christmas sweaters are now available in children’s sizes. The Star Wars Holiday Cardigan Sweater for Kids is a fun and festive style that'll show off their love of Star Wars. If it’s a matching ugly Christmas sweater you’re after, look no further than the Totatuit Family Matching Christmas Sweater. The style comes in men’s, women’s, children’s, and infants sizes.

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Boys' Elf 'Santa' Holiday Sweater

Let everyone at school know that you have an in with the big guy.

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Best ugly Christmas suits

Ugly Christmas sweaters, by nature, are designs for those who want to make a splash. But sometimes the splash can be just a bit bigger—for those moments, reach for a head-to-toe holiday look with an ugly Christmas suit. The Suitmeister Christmas Red Icons Light Up Suit is covered in a holiday print that isn’t for anyone who wants to blend into the crowd. Similarly, the Shinesty The Christmas Tree Camo is decorated with illustrations of Christmas lights on the tree.

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Best ugly Hanukkah sweaters

No matter what holiday you’re celebrating this season, there’s an ugly sweater for you! Right now, you can score incredible deals on ugly Hanukkah sweaters, like this bright and bold one from Tipsy Elves. The Tipsy Elves Tinsel Star of David Sweater features a silver tinsel Star of David on a blue background. For something really unique, opt for the Faux Real Men's Ugly Hanukkah Sweater T, which isn’t even a sweater, but is actually a printed T-shirt that just looks like a sweater.

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