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Jan 02, 2024

26 Best Ugly Christmas Sweaters of 2022

When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more Wearing an ugly Christmas sweater is a fun holiday tradition that anyone can enjoy. Whether it's for family photos

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Wearing an ugly Christmas sweater is a fun holiday tradition that anyone can enjoy. Whether it's for family photos or festive gatherings, you'll probably want to have at least one on hand this winter season.

And when it comes to ugly Christmas sweaters, the bolder the better. There's no better time to go for something over-the-top with 3D accents or a funky pattern you wouldn't normally wear.

To make sure you have a shot at winning the ugly Christmas sweater contest in your future, we rounded up some hilarious options — whether you want to go minimal or totally over-the-top, there's an ugly Christmas sweater for you.

Sticky Bandits Adult Unisex Holiday Ugly Christmas Sweater, available at UglyChristmasSweater.com, $59.95

If you want to show off your love for "Home Alone" and Joe Pesci, look no further than this sweater with a wanted poster for the Sticky Bandits.

3D T-Rex Red and Green Adult Ugly Christmas Sweater, available at Amazon, $74.95

You'll be able to keep people at a safe distance in this 3D dinosaur sweater.

Women's Sequined Snow Day Ugly Christmas Sweater, available at Tipsy Elves, $49.95

This women's knit features a snowman with an in-your-face sequined design front and center.

Disney Minnie Mouse Christmas Bow Sweatshirt, available at Amazon, $44.99

Minnie Mouse and her festive bow bring some Disney magic to this pullover. It's a cozy, cute gift that any Disney fan will love.

Gaudy Garland Sweater, available at Tipsy Elves, $79.95

This Christmas sweater takes your party look to the next level with 3D additions like tinsel and ornamental bulbs. Throw it on and you're effortlessly transformed into a tree.

Pabst Fair Isle Beer Holiday Ugly Christmas Sweater, available at UglyChristmasSweater.com, $54.95

A simple Pabst Blue Ribbon sweater lets everyone know what beer they should be handing you all night.

ModCloth Christmas Confidential Graphic Sweatshirt, available at ModCloth, $19.60

This cheeky secret Santa graphic sweatshirt is a casual alternative to a traditional knit sweater.

"Seinfeld" Festivus For The Rest Of Us Pole Ugly Christmas Sweater, available at UglyChristmasSweater.com, $42.99

Any self-respecting "Seinfeld" fan would never wear a Christmas sweater — they'd rep Festivus, for the rest of us, instead.

Blizzard Bay Ugly Christmas Sweater Food, available at Amazon, from $25.68

A hamburger and fries make delicious additions to a traditional red-and-green Fair Isle pattern.

Christmas Clippy Ugly Sweater, available at Etsy, $18.89

Remember Clippy from Microsoft Word? He'll wish all your friends a happy holiday on your blue sweater.

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