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40 Ugliest Christmas Sweaters

The Bows

The Bows

There's a lot of bows going on here, as if to say that he was the gift. But with that sweater going on, he'd definitely be making it back to the return counter. However, in terms of cost-saving, we have to say this is pretty economical.

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The Candy Shop

The Candy Shop

It's the sweater you can eat! Although we wouldn't recommend eating it as-is. You might want to take the wrappers off first. Nevertheless, if you'd like to do some mild catering work this Christmas, you can't do much better than this.

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The Cats

The Cats

Cats and tinsel already spell disaster when it comes to Christmas trees, and even more so when it comes to Christmas sweaters - just in a different way. The ugly cartoon cat action going on with this sweater is just a little too much for us. 

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The Christmas Tree Skirt

The Christmas Tree Skirt

It's a Christmas Tree skirt turned ugly sweater, or um...technically, more like a poncho. If you want to be an unintimidating Clint Eastwood this Christmas, this is the perfect way to capture the good, bad and ugly vibes all at once.

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The Creepy Santa

The Creepy Santa

The Santa on this ugly Christmas sweater is just nightmare fuel. It's like an unhinged Babadook Santa. If you woke up to someone wearing this on Christmas day, you'd want to go right back to sleep. Someone burn this thing.

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The Double Trouble

The Double Trouble

Is there a better way to tell the world you are a match made in heaven than with this couple's ugly Christmas sweater? Probably. But alas, it's an excellent way to tell everyone you deserve each other. Like, it's a reindeer defecating...what are we, 5?

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The Chimney Santa

The Chimney Santa

This guy was so dedicated to his ugly Christmas sweater that he forgot to account for sight. The creepy Santa rising out of the chimney is chilling enough that you don't even notice that this man has no head at first. 

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The Feathers

The Feathers

There is no need to tar and feather this ugly Christmas sweater, as the feathers already come included. If Vegas showgirls wore ugly Christmas sweaters, we imagine they'd look something like this. Hopefully, she has enough feathers to fly back home.

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The Fireplace

The Fireplace

This sweater is definitely hot, but only because of the fireplace. Is she dedicated enough to stand like a mantle all night? Who can say, really, really, except for her? All we have is this picture. Let's just hope she turned the fire off for Santa Claus.

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The Flamingo Ride

The Flamingo Ride

You, know, it's been a while since I've seen it, but I'm pretty sure the Grinch never rode a flamingo in How the Grinch Stole Christmas. This sweater gets a 7/10 for creativity, but as you can see, it's so ugly that even the designer won't be seen wearing it.

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The Frosty's Girlfriend

The Frosty's Girlfriend

Little did you know that Frosty's girlfriend was an Instagram model. Ironically, that means she's wearing more clothes than Frosty ever wears. Nevertheless, if you are going for those tropical Christmas vibes, a sweater like this is the perfect way to capture it. 

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The Gangnam Style

The Gangnam Style

Make it a Psy Christmas this holiday season with this Gangnam Style Christmas sweater. Let people know you are late to the party by bringing on your references from the last decade.  The sunglasses are the only thing that makes this sweater cool.

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The Garland

The Garland

This sweater is so busy that nobody even has time to look at it. Evidently, the designer didn't or they wouldn't have thought that it was actually camera-ready.  I can't even tell you if it's the skirt or the garland that's too much. 

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The Gingerbread House

The Gingerbread House

The Gingerbread House sweater isn't the worst of all of these by any measure, but it definitely doesn't have any place outside of a wild office party. How committed is she to keep her arms up like that, though? Because it wouldn't quite work if she didn't.

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The Gingerbread Man

The Gingerbread Man

This is almost the most normal-looking of the ugly Christmas sweaters, or it would be if it weren't for those red sleeves and gold garland.  And somehow, that straw cowboy hat makes the whole thing look a lot worse.

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The Grandma Got Run-over by the Reindeer

The Grandma Got Run-over by the Reindeer

Grandma didn't have the greatest of Christmases, having gotten wasted by a reindeer while having nothing to show for it except for this ugly Christmas sweater. Pink doesn't really scream Christmas, but then again., this sweater doesn't really scream holiday cheer either.

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The Human Christmas Tree

The Human Christmas Tree

Nothing about this sweater seems cozy in the slightest or even warm. Somehow, the designer of this one thought that sleeves were just a little too much but not the fact that they are wearing an entire Christmas tree on their body.

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The Jingle Bells

The Jingle Bells

Capture the essence of having 20 cats with this Christmas sweater that will undoubtedly annoy everyone this Christmas as you jingle about the house. This is the perfect sweater for the quiet people who tend to sneak up on you before engaging in conversation. 

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The Jingle My Bells

The Jingle My Bells

I don't know what you are thinking about this sweater, but it's definitely not something we are thinking. It's all about the bells. Good luck trying to get anyone's attention on anything else this Christmas. You'll be saying, "eyes up here,"  all day long.

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The Leg Lamp

The Leg Lamp

Of what little this has to do with the holiday, there is about as much appeal as a sweater. Nevertheless, if you were looking to have a leg up on the competition for ugly Christmas sweaters, this ought to do it.

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The Lonely Sock

The Lonely Sock

It's an ugly sock and ugly sweater party all-in-one. From the goofy reindeer sock (or is that a spider?) to the shoelace bows and bright lights, this nasty sweater grabs your attention with the sheer stupidity of it all. 

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The Make Christmas Great Again

The Make Christmas Great Again

Make America great again by throwing this sweater in the trash bin where it belongs. Let's not give this guy any more attention than he already craves. Leave the politics out of the holiday and enjoy the spirit of Christmas. 

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The Miley Cyrus

The Miley Cyrus

This sweater would already be ugly enough on its own without throwing Miley Cyrus's head into the mix. Is that supposed to be garland or a trail of blood? Either way, this is another sweater lacking in Christmas spirit or class. 

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The Naughty Gingerbread Man

The Naughty Gingerbread Man

This gingerbread man is getting just a little too big into the Christmas spirit. This is the perfect sweater for your creepy uncle that you only see once a year, thankfully.  Just keep him far away from the kid's table. Outside sounds good actually.

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The Deer

The Deer

There's not much to say here. The sweater speaks for itself. There's an entire plushie sticking out of this man's sweater. We get the love for Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer; it's a classic! This, however, is a bit much. This sweater definitely belongs on the Island of Misfit Sweaters, where it should stay...for all eternity. 

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The Olaf

The Olaf

These sweaters have us wishing it was summer so we wouldn't have to be looking at them.  As if three Olafs weren't bad enough, we have three suspiciously located carrots in unmentionable places. Let's not go there, guys, especially with a children's cartoon.

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The Orangutang

The Orangutang

if the goal was randomness, the designer of this sweater seems to have nailed it.  And if the goal was inappropriateness and discomfort, then they seem to have nailed that as well. Props to the creativity though. 

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The Pear Tree

The Pear Tree

Oh my, this is so funny...ha...ha...ha. If you didn't think your holiday was complete enough without dad jokes, this sweater gives you the look of a walking dad joke. We hope you thought the light giggles were worth the effort.

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The Poor Rudolph

The Poor Rudolph

It's the Rudolph sweater for when you're on a budget and lacking in the creative department. Why his know looks like a hot Cheeto, we cannot say. Overall, this sweater looks like the children got a hold of your arts and crafts supplies. 

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The Santa on Springs

The Santa on Springs

As Christmas comes each year, the sweaters get wilder and wilder.  This Santa with springy legs just proves it. And if the sweater itself wasn't enough, the low-cut Santa shorts are there to take the absurdity just a few inches further.

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The Sequins

The Sequins

Get those New Jersey vibes with this sequined Christmas sweater. In the name of gaudy, you can make a bolder fashion statement this Christmas with a sweater that says, "I'm an elderly Italian mother.  What are you smiling about?"

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The Rough Night

The Rough Night

Because one reindeer projectile vomiting wasn't enough, not we have two. This tacky Christmas sweater says I have all the humor of a grade school student, only with less fashion sensibility. Drink enough spiked eggnog, and you'll complete this look.

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The Sparkle and Shine

The Sparkle and Shine

If you had enough eggnog this Christmas, we might be able to see how you'd think it acceptable to walk around like this. Nothing says glitz and glamor like silver-color garland. Wear this sweater to make a statement or pretend you're discount Harry Styles.

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The Snowglobe

The Snowglobe

Does it get any more extra than this? This guy turned his ugly sweater into a snow globe, wearing a glass bowl on his stomach. Honestly, this is more than just an ugly sweater; it's also a safety hazard.  Resisting the urge not to shake him...

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The Snowy Day

The Snowy Day

Taking things even further, this woman turned her entire outfit into a snowglobe look, only without the glitter.  It just looks like a bag of cotton balls with a house in it. In terms of recycling, it's a great idea, but as a sweater, it's...something else.

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The Squirrel

The Squirrel

We hope that's not a real squirrel, but with some people, you never really know. And moreover, is the squirrel even supposed to be there, or are the Walmart greeters just letting anyone in these days? The world may never know.

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The Sweet Shop

The Sweet Shop

Another busy sweater, partially handmade but with a base sweater that was probably made in a sweatshop somewhere overseas. Is it a statement or just obtuse? No matter what it is, it checks all the ugly Christmas sweater boxes to be sure. 

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The Grinch

The Grinch

We can't really say whether this is better or worse than the previous Rudolph sweater, but it certainly gives it a run for its money. Either way, it's ugly, and having an entire plushie on your chest is going overboard.

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The Ugly Grandma Sweater

The Ugly Grandma Sweater

Turning a simple pink cardigan into an arts and crafts catastrophe would be hideous on most people, but somehow, Grandma is rocking it. This is the exact sweater you'd expect your grandma to wear on Christmas, and for that, we give it some props. It's still ugly, though.

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The Yeti

The Yeti

The Yeti from Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, also known as Bumbles, is a Christmas staple, but that doesn't mean you need him stapled to your Christmas sweater. Yet another sweater that should have been left on the Island of Misfit Sweaters.

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