The ugly Christmas sweater. Apparently its a ‘thing’ now, as in…stores are making money selling ugly sweaters. Now of course, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. But this has got to be up there with the ‘pet rock’. As I found myself shopping on-line recently for my very own ‘Ugly Christmas Sweater’ to wear for a special themed party, I had a thought…WHAT IN THE WORLD AM I DOING??!!
Why am I spending money on this?!
I will tell you why. Because I don’t feel like spending my time and effort decorating a sweater to make it truly, spectacularly UGLY. But that doesn’t mean I don’t appreciate the efforts others have put forth into creating an awesome Christmas ensemble.
After doing a Google Search for inspiration, here are some of the best family friendly sweaters I could find. Because everyone loves / needs a good laugh around the holidays!
10 Best Ugly Christmas Sweater DIYs (mostly)
1. The Couples Sweater Set
I swear, when my husband and I are retired – I hope and PRAY we are exactly like this awesome couple. Talk about love!!! This is just fantastic.
2. Work It
Yes, yes, yes – work it work it. This is just awesome, I mean come on. You can’t make this stuff up. I love her! I think I could be friends with her in real life based on this photo alone.
3. Unicorns with Lazer Eyes
Now why didn’t I think of that?! Take THAT Frosty.
4. Tinsel Town
It sparkles and shines, and almost has a vintage feel to it. Christmas Sweater Chic.
5. AHEAD of the Game
My kids would probably cry if they saw me wearing this sweater. Moooooom…what happened to my favorite stuffed animal?!!
6. Ch Ch Ch Chia
I ITCH just looking at this sweater.
7. Holla Days
Is it wrong that THIS is the sweater I want? Like for real. That is just awesome. I would carry a boom box with me blasting Run DMC Christmas in Hollis the entire time.
8. Double the Pleasure
Double the Fun! This ensemble works as both a sweater, and as your very own holiday decor! Lol. Hiding from the creeper, simply stand in the corner with your arms up and you will blend right in. He won’t even know you are there…she is a Christmas genius.
9. Madonna Would be Proud
I have no words.
10. Meowy Christmas
And last but not least. THIS is what my husband, yes that IS my husband, came home with after shopping at Sams Club. He looks so happy with himself, and who am I to tell him otherwise. He WINS. Best ugly Christmas sweater of all time. Because cats make everything better.
And just in case you needed a little more inspiration, here is a bonus.
Celebs are doing it too…
A Very Jason Bourne Christmas. I can see it.
Have you made an Ugly Christmas Sweater yet?
Or are you like me, and just spending the $20 for one of your very own? Maybe next year I will put forth the effort. Because these people all ROCK.
Thanks so much for stopping by, and until next time…
Happy Sewing!
Thanks for the laugh! Your husband looks so happy…you’d better not burst his bubble! (And then there are ugly skirts…did you see our ugly skirt challenge post?)
i am working on my own ugly sweater for a party at school Monday. It’s been fun looking at ideas!
My sister found one at the Goodwill and covered the ugly design with one of her own…..the backside of a reindeer with jingle bells for the “you know what’s”!! He hubby wore it to her company Christmas party ugly sweater contest and won $100! It was awesomely crude, ugly and hilarious!!