51 Ugly Christmas Sweater Ideas So You Can Be Gaudy and Festive

26. Stuck in the Chimney

This sweater is very unique. It actually depicts Santa being stuck in a chimney. Which is quite humorous to those around you.

So you have a sweater that looks like Santa at the top, and then a fireplace at the bottom.

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27. The Chimney Christmas Sweater

I really love this ugly sweater. It has a fireplace on the front. Then when you raise your arms, they look like the mantle.

So you can easily recreate this yourself by attaching a few pictures to the arms of the sweater and then recreating a fireplace picture.

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28. Ya Filthy Animal

Can you go an entire Christmas season without watching ‘Home Alone?’ Umm…I can’t! I absolutely love that movie.

So when I saw this sweater that has one of their favorite taglines, I knew it was a must share.

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29. Become a Christmas Tree

Let’s say you want to go one step further than a sweater. You’d like to have an all over Christmas themed ugly outfit.

Well, if that is the case, then you’ll love this outfit where they were able to create an entire outfit that looks just like a Christmas tree.

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30. The Abominable Snowman

This is a cute sweater that sports the abominable snowman. It is a little girlier than some of the other sweaters.

But if you like a snow monster and bows, then this could be just what you’ve been looking for in an ugly sweater.

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31. Oh Snap!

This sweater brings gingerbread men and women into the equation. They are basically cracking to go along with the saying, “Oh Snap!”

So if you have a fondness for gingerbread men, then you might want to choose this design for your ugly sweater.

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32. The Stocking Wine Holder Sweater

This sweater is pretty unique. It is gaudy enough to classify itself as an ugly Christmas sweater. It also has this large stocking that really stands out.

But the stocking also doubles as a wine bottle holder or any other beverage for that matter. So if you want to carry your drink around, you can just tuck it in there.

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33. The Christmas Tree Sweater

This sweater is pretty cool. When you let your arms down, it looks like a typical gaudy sweater.

But when you raise your arms, it looks like a complete Christmas tree. It is really cool the way it comes together.

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34. Ugly Tie Tree Sweater

This sweater is really cool because it requires so little but makes a really neat looking ugly sweater. You begin by taking a bunch of different ties.

Then you put them together to form a Christmas tree. You add a bow to the top as a tree topper.

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35. The Advent Calendar Sweater

When I was little I used to love our advent calendar. We had one that you moved a small stuffed mouse along it.

Well, this is kind of the same idea, only it is on a sweater. Then you stuff the calendar full of treats.

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36. The Drinking Game Sweater

This sweater looks like a bullseye. It has velcroid balls stuck to the bull’s eye so you have people pull the balls off and try to hit the bull’s eye.

But if you miss the mark, then you must drink. It is an interesting game for an adult ugly sweater party.

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37. The Snow Globe Sweater

This sweater is another really awesome idea. You put a plastic shirt over a regular shirt.

But inside the plastic shirt, you stuff it with fake snow and other decorative ideas. It is traditional but so neat.

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38. Tacky Shoes

This is another shoe idea that would accompany most of your ugly sweater ideas quite well.

So if you are looking for something tacky but simple to make, then consider adding little pom-pom balls to your shoes.

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39. God’s Gift to Women

Have you ever heard someone say, “He thinks he is God’s gift to women!” This ugly Christmas sweater brings that expression to life.

So it is an easy one to recreate. You just put a gift tag on a shirt and write, TO: Women FROM: God.

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40. Snow Globe DIY Ugly Sweater

This is another really cool sweater idea. You design a typical ugly sweater and add a reindeer or two to make the look complete.

Then finalize the look by following the tutorial to create a snow globe on the front of the sweater.

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41. Abominable Snowman Throwing Up Candy

This sweater is festive and fun. It shows a festive abominable snowman that is surrounded by a garland on a typical sweater.

But the finishing touch is that the snow monster is actually spitting out candy and other Christmas decorations.

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42. Buddy the Elf Light Up Sweater

If you love the movie ‘Elf’, then you’ll like this sweater vest. It has a picture of Buddy the elf in the middle doing a typical pose of his.

Then the sweater is finished with lights and garland to give it a gaudy feeling that most ugly sweaters need.

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43. Elf on the Shelf

So many families get into Elf-on-the-shelf each year at Christmas. I tried it with my kids, and they never got into it.

However, so many other families have found that it is a great way to encourage their children at Christmas and add some excitement to the season. Which is why I think this sweater is so original and just fun all the way around.

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44. Ugly Holiday Outfit

This holiday outfit is cute in my opinion, but it definitely isn’t something that you’ll want to wear on a regular basis.

But if you’d like a festive outfit to wear to a party, then consider this cheerful skirt, candy-striped leggings, and add a festive shirt. You’ll definitely stand out.

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45. Family Ugly Sweaters

These ugly sweaters show a style for each member of the family, no matter how small they may be. I love the idea though because it is so simple.

So if you have a few sweaters, you can just add some stick-on bows and a ribbon to the top. Then the whole family can have matching ugly sweaters.

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46. Pink Flamingo Tacky Christmas Shirt

A lot of people like a Hawaiian Christmas. If you are one of those people, then this shirt is just for you. You’ll need a big pink flamingo to put on your shoulder.

Then you’ll need to create a felt Christmas tree to stick on the shirt. Finish the look with some lights, and you’ve got it made.

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47. Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer

When I was a little girl, I loved the song “Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer.” It probably still is one of my favorite songs because of how funny it is.

So when I saw this sweater it was too cute not to share. You just put hoof prints on a sweater and look a little disheveled. Then you’ll have the look.

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48. Tacky Sweater Shoes

These shoes are another super simple idea to go along with a great tacky sweater.

So you just get the cheap stick-on bows and attach them to your shoes. It is so simple to have perfectly tacky shoes.

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49. Rudolph Sweater

This ugly sweater idea is a great last minute choice. You just need a typical sweater that you can add antlers too.

Then you put a red nose and some eyes on your stomach. When you hold your arms up, you are Rudolph!

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50. Ugly Elf Sweater

This sweater is one that is pretty cool. You make a basic elf outline, but you exclude the face.

In its place, you put a mirror so that when people look at your sweater, they see themselves. Pretty neat, huh?

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51. Become a Mantle

I love this sweater idea. You take a red sweater and create a realistic fire scene, which is just cozy to look at.

Then you add miniature stockings to your arms so when you stick them out, you look just like a little fireplace.

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So you now have over 50 ideas to inspire you and your ugly Christmas sweater party attire.