If you have an Ugly Holiday Sweater party coming up, you can take the easy road and turn to off-the-rack options at Target or Amazon or you can grab that tree by its shiny balls and do it old school.We’re talking applique, puffy paint and garland. My friend Brad looked no further than his mother’s closet for this vintage beauty which he made his own with some daring, midriff-baring styling. Here are 25 inspiring photos that you can use to create an Ugly Christmas Sweater that will make you a legend among your friends and co-workers this holiday season.
. The Christmas sock reindeer is known to attack at any moment.
| . Looks like the frog prince turned into a Christmas tree instead this time. Image source: Craftster | Get this sweater from Etsy
. Here’s a tip for embellishing your ugly sweater, more is always better. | . This CANNOT be comfortable. Image source: Imgur | Image source: Imgur
Cat Man, yes please! How do you like meow? | . With a sweater like this, how can any girl resist? Image source: The Daily Green | Image source: The Daily Green
. Ho ho ho! | . A nutcracking good time.Image source: My Ugly Christmas Sweater | Image source: The Daily Green
Fringe is in when feeling festive as the ol’ post office! | . It will be hard getting people to look at your face. Image source: Rock Your Ugly Christmas Sweater | Get sweaters like this from My Ugly Christmas Sweater
. When the stores are all sold out of ugly sweaters, just stick a tacky stocking on a sweater you already own. | . Looks more like a holiday inner tube than a wreath, but the festive lights make up for that. Get this sweater from Etsy | Get this sweater from Etsy
. You really look like you’re ready to party in this bad boy. | Image source: Rusty Zipper | Image source: Rock Your Ugly Christmas Sweater
. Instead of hanging the wreath on the door, hang it on yourself. | . For the naughty one of the party. Image source: NY Mag | Image source: Beauty Riot
. Now that’s a Pink Lady. | . Yeah, we see what you did there. Image source: Beauty Riot | Get this sweater from Ebay
. He’s got rows upon rows of Christmas cheer. | . If you’re wearing an ugly sweater vest, make sure to wear the ugly sweater under it too. You know you’re finished when people stop noticing that you are holding a goat. | Image source: Boredom Travels Findings | Image source: LCCC
. The only way to complete this outfit is by adding about 10-15 bows to your hair too. | . The tree doesn’t need ornaments anyway. Image source: Royal Oaks | Image source: My Ugly Christmas Sweater
You know that you’ve reached Ugly Christmas Sweater legend status when your friends ask to borrow your sweater for years to come. Happy Christmas! Hope it’s Ugly!
