Everyone has heard of the “ugly Christmas sweater.” You know, the one that’s so hideous you wouldn’t be caught dead wearing it. But the trend has become so popular that people often have parties where the only way you can attend is if you show up in the most disgusting holiday sweater you have. And the uglier the better.
The ugly Christmas sweater first appeared in the 1980s. At that time, it was featured on a situation comedy show. Before long, this tacky sweater was all the rage. Although no one knows for sure, Vancouver, Canada stakes claim to have been the birthplace of the ugly Christmas sweater. Regardless, it’s something that everyone now has but they only pull it out during the holiday season…all for good laughs, of course.
While there are thousands upon thousands of ugly Christmas sweaters, these 35 are probably among the worst.
1. It’s a Christmas tree…
…complete with ornaments. Not only is this thing horrendous but what do you want to bet it’s super itchy. This is the kind of thing that causes nightmares.
When an 11-year-old boy was tasked with designing an ugly Christmas sweater, this is what he came up with. He probably got the idea from first-hand experience. We can all relate.
3. For the diehard cat lover
There’s nothing wrong with loving cats. But there is something wrong with this sweater. It’s a little much…actually, it’s a lot too much.
Honey, we hate to be the bearer of bad news. But Nicolas Cage doesn’t quality as “Old Saint Nick.” By the way, she won first prize for the ugliest Christmas sweater at the office party.
Okay, all of these sweaters are super tacky. But hands down, the one on the right shouldn’t even be legal. There are no words other than “does anyone else feel nauseated?”
6. This one takes the cake
We’re a little confused about this sweater. The guy looks completely shocked when he was announced as the first-place winner. We can’t figure out why he’d find that so surprising.
Perhaps the designer of this ugly Christmas sweater could’ve found a better place for Rudolph. But do you know what’s worse than the design? A well-known company sells this sweater, which is meant to be worn with a bare breast.
8. Now you see me and now you don’t
As far as we’re concerned, there’s only one reason someone would wear this sweater. To hide from an ex while attending a party. Yeah, that’s not going work.
Since Christmas is the holiday when people celebrate the birth of Jesus, it’s easy to find religious-themed clothes. At one time, that was a perfectly good sweater. Until someone did this.
The woman who made this was so proud of her accomplishment. And while her husband tried to pretend that he was impressed, the fake smile on his face says it all. We feel your pain, man.
At least it is in his mind. Rather than buy an ugly Christmas sweater, this guy decided to knit one. While his knitting skills aren’t that bad, his choice of colors and design is an entirely different thing.
This man decided to merge two trends into one — the leg lamp and an ugly Christmas sweater. Let’s just say that neither one works. On a positive note…he probably got a ton of laughs although we don’t think that’s what he was going for.
We recommend you shield your eyes from this one…it’s that ugly. And not only that, but it doesn’t make sense. What’s with the milk and why is Santa’s booty so big?
14. Say three nice things
Well, it’s sparkly. And this guy has an interesting interruption of angels. Finally, that miniature tree on his shoulder is a nice touch. You can stop snickering now.
15. He’s growing tentacles
Oh, wait. Those are supposed to be the reindeer’s antlers. And no, that’s not a bowling ball but Rudolph’s nose. It’s all so confusing.
A wife went all out to make an ugly Christmas sweater for her husband. But do you know what’s sad? She put in a lot of time and effort only for it to end up looking this atrocious.
At some point in this guy’s life, someone told him a hairy chest is sexy. So, when it came time to make an ugly Christmas sweater, he knew exactly what to do. Buddy…that person lied to you.
18. She’s going to be disappointed
A young woman made this sweater for her boyfriend. Whether it was meant to be an ugly Christmas sweater or not, we’re pretty sure of one thing. He’s not going to put a ring on it.
At first glance, that looks like Thomas the Train on the front of the sweater. But if you look closer, you’ll realize it’s something entirely different. Yep…that’s supposed to be a snow globe.
You can tell this is a professionally made sweater. You know, the kind you purchase from a department store. But considering it’s so ugly, why would anyone spend money on it, let alone wear it?
Okay, so this Christmas sweater is a little on the tacky side. But at the same time, it’s kind of cute. Then they missed the mark by making Santa fart.
What part of having dinosaurs devour innocent reindeer is okay? Clearly, this person needs therapy. Let’s hope their kids never see this or they’ll be scarred for life.
23. She is one with the fireplace
This woman is having some kind of Zen moment. But when designing this ugly sweater, she didn’t think things through very well. You see, no one will get it unless she walks around with her arms spread out.
Is it a dog? A monkey? Perhaps a cat? Maybe a sheep? Yeah, this sweater is that bad. But there is one good thing about it. It’s a great conversation starter.
What can you say? Some people just don’t care. Not only is this sweater extremely ugly but it’s also a little risqué.
No doubt, these Christmas sweaters are ugly. But they provide one benefit. If someone gets separated, they’ll have an easy time finding their family.
27. Everything but the kitchen sink
If you want to make an ugly Christmas sweater, you could do what this woman did. She put everything on it except the kitchen sink. Well, we haven’t seen the back so maybe it’s there.
We’re just guessing. On one hand, this kind of looks like Rudolph. But on the other hand, there’s a strong resemblance to a cow. Who knows?
While this ugly Christmas sweater might be a little on the graphic side, it’s pretty accurate. Even down to the hair on the bum. Okay, that’s nasty.
30. Definition: ridiculous
You have to give this guy some credit for trying. Unfortunately, designing an ugly Christmas sweater isn’t his strong point. Next year, buy one from a store.
It’s hard to tell but this is supposed to be “grumpy cat.” Honestly, it looks more like a confused marshmallow. Either way, it’s not the most attractive Christmas sweater out there.
If you’re going to design an ugly Christmas sweater, you might as well go with Miley Cyrus’ Wrecking Ball. After all, that has everything to do with Christmas, right? Note the sarcasm.
Most people would feel mortified to have to wear this ugly Christmas sweater. Not that there’s anything wrong with Harry Potter, but like the Miley Cyrus sweater, there’s no connection to this holiday whatsoever. It’s just tacky.
Do you get the feeling that this guy likes to be the center of attention? Otherwise, why in the world would he wear a sweater this bright. Not only is it blinding but it’s also ugly.
From an anatomical perspective, this ugly Christmas sweater would work much better on a man. Maybe she’s trying to get a message across. Then again, perhaps she’s just a little cooky.
Everyone has heard of the “ugly Christmas sweater.” You know, the one that’s so hideous you wouldn’t be caught dead wearing it. But the trend has become so popular that people often have parties where the only way you can attend is if you show up in the most disgusting holiday sweater you have. And the uglier the better.
The ugly Christmas sweater first appeared in the 1980s. At that time, it was featured on a situation comedy show. Before long, this tacky sweater was all the rage. Although no one knows for sure, Vancouver, Canada stakes claim to have been the birthplace of the ugly Christmas sweater. Regardless, it’s something that everyone now has but they only pull it out during the holiday season…all for good laughs, of course.
While there are thousands upon thousands of ugly Christmas sweaters, these 35 are probably among the worst.
