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Ugly has never looked so cute.

Six examples of ugly Christmas sweaters, including one men's sweater, one women's sweater, one men's T-shirt, one men's suit, a baby option, and an option for dogs. Credit: Reviewed / Tipsy Elves / Kohl's / Shinesty / Frisco / Forever 21 / Joyland

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Whether you’re headed to an ugly Christmas sweater party, a family gathering, or just need something unique to wear for your family Christmas card photos, there’s never been a better time to shop for an ugly Christmas sweater. There are options for everyone in the family, including your furry friends, to get in on the fun. This year, bolder is better, so we suggest picking a sweater that is festooned with tinsel, ornaments, and all the festive spirit you can handle.

Ugly Christmas sweaters are just as at home at office holiday parties as they are for after-hours events during the holiday season. However, finding an ugly sweater that fits the bill is no easy task—and that’s where we come in. These are the best ugly Christmas sweater designs we’ve found for the 2023 holiday season. Be sure to check in, as we'll keep this page updated throughout the rest of the holidays!

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Best ugly Christmas sweaters with last-minute shipping

If you're running out of time to cause a splash at your family Christmas gathering, have no fear. If you shop quickly, you can still score outstanding ugly Christmas sweaters from retailers like Tipsy Elves and Amazon. You may have to pay for expedited shipping, but you can still ensure that your winning new look is delivered by Sunday, December 24th.

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Tossily Funny Ugly Christmas Sweater

Wear your love for the Mandalorian with this festive 'Santalorian' sweatshirt.

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at Amazon
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Tipsy Elves Women’s Winter Whale Tail Ugly Christmas Sweater

Santa's showing off a lot more than he intended on this ugly Christmas sweater.

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at Tipsy Elves
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The Ugly Sweater Co. Light Up Ugly Christmas Sweater with LEDs

This light-up ugly sweater will ensure that everyone knows you're ready to get lit all Christmas long.

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at Amazon
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Tipsy Elves Men’s Tacky Tinsel Ugly Christmas Sweater

This classic ugly Christmas sweater features sparkling silver tinsel and red and green ornaments for the most festive look of the season.

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at Tipsy Elves
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Kids Ugly Sweater Gift Wrap Present Sweatshirt

An oversized red bow is the crowning glory on this fun and festive sweater.

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at Amazon
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Tipsy Elves Yuletide Tassels Light Up Ugly Christmas Sweater

Santa's been a naughty boy, and he has the tassels to prove it. Best of all? This sweater lights up!

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at Tipsy Elves
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Chilly Dog Christmas Elf Dog Sweater

Part ugly Christmas sweater, part elf costume, this dog sweater will keep your four-legged buddies warm all season long.

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at Amazon
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Tipsy Elves Women’s Drinking Game Ugly Christmas Sweater

Make every holiday party this year a drinking game with this fun sweater from Tipsy Elves.

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at Tipsy Elves
Product image of Tipsy Elves Women’s Sequin Rudolph Light Up Ugly Christmas Sweater
Tipsy Elves Women’s Sequin Rudolph Light Up Ugly Christmas Sweater

This officially licensed sweater features an oversized illustration of Rudolph. Best of all, his nose really lights up to guide your sleigh all night.

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at Tipsy Elves

Best funny ugly Christmas sweaters

The best ugly Christmas sweaters are the ones that make you laugh. Whether it’s from an excess of decor and total drama, like in the Tipsy Elves Men’s Tacky Tinsel Ugly Christmas Sweater, or something a bit… cheekier like the Tipsy Elves Women’s Winter Whale Tail Ugly Christmas Sweater, donning a bold and colorful ugly sweater is the perfect conversation starter at parties, an easy way to call attention to your outstanding style and seasonably-questionable taste.

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Blizzard Bay Men's Ugly Christmas Sweater Unicorn

Sure, it's not necessarily Christmas themed, but this unicorn sweater is colorful, bold, and absolutely hilarious.

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at Amazon
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Joyland Get Lit Sweater

Make sure everyone knows what your priorities are this holiday season with this 'Get Lit' sweater.

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at Belk
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Tipsy Elves Men’s Tacky Tinsel Ugly Christmas Sweater

This classic ugly Christmas sweater features sparkling silver tinsel and red and green ornaments for the most festive look of the season.

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at Tipsy Elves
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Christmas Tree Jumpsuit

Commit to the bit with an ugly Christmas onesie, complete with a hood that'll make you look like the best-decorated tree at the shindig.

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at Forever 21
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Tipsy Elves Women’s Winter Whale Tail Ugly Christmas Sweater

Santa's showing off a lot more than he intended on this ugly Christmas sweater.

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at Tipsy Elves
Product image of Men's Crewneck Reindeer 'Tis The Season Christmas Sweater
Men's Crewneck Reindeer 'Tis The Season Christmas Sweater

'Tis the season for hot cocoa with the hardest working reindeer in the bizz. Don your most festive sweater this Christmas.

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at Kohl's
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Joyland Christmas Tree and Present Sweater

We can't get enough of tinsel-festooned sweaters this season, especially this particularly egregious version from Joyland.

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at Belk

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Best ugliest ugly Christmas sweaters

If you’re looking for shock value, you’ll have to commit to the bit with something like the Goodstoworld Ugliest Christmas Sweatshirt. This bold sweatshirt looks less like a sweater and more like a hirsute torso, decked out in Christmas tattoos, piercings, and bling. Or go full tilt and head to the Ugly Christmas Sweater Party fully decked out as the tree itself with the Tregren Adult Christmas Tree Costume.

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Goodstoworld Ugliest Christmas Sweatshirt

Not for the faint of heart, this ugly Christmas sweatshirt features Santa's bare torso, outfitted with Christmas tattoos and jewelry.

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at Amazon
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Ugly Christmas Pullover Sweater

There's something to be said about opting for a tasteful, simple, minimalist sweaters. There's more to be said about opting for glittery ornaments, oversized bows, gift bows, and tinsel. Go with option number two!

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at Amazon
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Tregren Adult Christmas Tree Costume with Present Shoe Covers

Hear us out. If you're looking for the 'ugliest' Christmas sweater, the word 'sweater' is just a suggestion anyway. Go ahead, it's Christmas. Go dressed as the tree. Take up space. Own the room.

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at Walmart

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Best budget ugly Christmas sweaters

To get the ugly Christmas sweater look without breaking the bank, look toward retailers like Kohl’s, Target, and Walmart, to find budget-friendly sweaters that are both festive and fun. The Celebrate Together Holiday Sweater is bold, colorful, and fun, or you can opt for the Tree Rex Holiday Sweater, which is a steal at just $16 dollars!

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Celebrate Together Big & Tall Holiday Sweater

Kohl's is a great place to shop budget-friendly ugly Christmas sweaters in extended sizes, including this men's big & tall option, available in men's sizes L Tall to 3XL Tall.

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at Kohl's
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Tree Rex Holiday Sweater

For a larger-than-life holiday, you'll need a larger-than-life dinosaur to get the message across.

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at Kohl's
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Juniors' Celebrate Together Short Sleeve Tinsel Tree Fit & Flare Dress

Who said your ugly Christmas sweater had to be a sweater? Opt for this dress for a one-and-done look!

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at Kohl's
Product image of Celebrate Together Long Sleeve Open Front Oh Snap Christmas Cardigan
Celebrate Together Long Sleeve Open Front Oh Snap Christmas Cardigan

Opt for a more subdued (but still festive) cardigan for something that'll be versatile all month long.

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at Kohl's
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Santa Suit Holiday Sweater

Look like the big guy himself with this fun Santa-themed sweater.

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at Kohl's

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Best ugly cute Christmas sweaters

If ‘ugly’ is too much of a commitment, there are plenty of ugly-cute Christmas sweaters, ranging from colorful sweaters like the timeless and classic Fair Isle patterned sweaters like these Lucky Brand Fair Isle Sweater and the Bonobos Wool Alpaca Crew Neck Sweater. Pair these sweaters with jeans or a pair of leggings to have an easy, festive look that’s bold without being distasteful.

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J.Crew Fair Isle merino wool mockneck

This Fair Isle patterned sweater is just colorful enough to fit into the ugly category, while still being totally tasteful.

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at J.Crew
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Lucky Brand Fair Isle Sweater

If you're not ready to commit to ugly, opt for a festive Fair Isle print, like this ultra soft number from Lucky Brand.

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at Lucky Brand
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Bonobos Wool Alpaca Crew Neck Sweater

Truthfully, this sweater is too beautiful to be ugly, but if you want to dip into the trend, these bold sophisticated colors are just the way to do it.

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at Bonobos

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Best inappropriate ugly Christmas sweaters

Some of the most memorable ugly Christmas sweaters are the ones that push the boundaries. Take for example the Tipsy Elves Yuletide Tassels Light Up Ugly Christmas Sweater. The sweater comes complete with a tassel-clad shirtless Santa Claus. It even lights up!

For something a bit more interactive, why not wear something that turns this cherished family holiday into a drinking game? The Tipsy Elves Women’s Drinking Game Ugly Christmas Sweater features a dart-board design and comes with small balls that people can toss onto you. Missed the shot? Take a shot. The back of the sweater even has point values for the dart board.

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Tipsy Elves My Eyes Are Up Here Ugly Christmas Sweater

Whatever you decide to store in the carefully-positioned stocking, make sure people know exactly where to look with this sweater.

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at Amazon
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Dackely Ah, Men Ugly Christmas Sweater

Wear your pride on your sweater with this design that'll surely get your fellow party-goers talking.

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at Amazon
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Tipsy Elves Yuletide Tassels Light Up Ugly Christmas Sweater

Santa's been a naughty boy, and he has the tassels to prove it. Best of all? This sweater lights up!

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at Tipsy Elves
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Tipsy Elves Women’s Drinking Game Ugly Christmas Sweater

Make every holiday party this year a drinking game with this fun sweater from Tipsy Elves.

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at Tipsy Elves
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Big Gift Energy Ugly Christmas Sweater

Make sure everyone at the party knows you have B.G.E. with this funny, racy sweater.

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at Spirit Halloween

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Best pop culture-influenced ugly Christmas sweaters

Some of the funniest ugly Christmas sweaters are ones that feature beloved faces and references to our favorite movies, tv, and music. "Believe," might make you think of The Polar Express, but for some folks, it's Coach Lasso's go-to pep talk. Wear your belief on your sleeves literally with this fun and festive Ted Lasso Men's Believe Fair Isle Ugly Christmas Sweater Knit Pullover. Or for something totally unexpected, reach for this Soul Glo Ugly Christmas Sweatshirt, which features Darryl Jenks' smug smile beneath the "Soul Glo" logo—a reference to the classic Eddie Murphy comedy, Coming to America.

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Light-Up Bob Ross Ugly Christmas Sweater

If you fashion yourself an artist and want to make sure everyone knows you love happy little clouds, shop this light-up Bob Ross sweater now.

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at Spencer's
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Ted Lasso Men's Believe Fair Isle Ugly Christmas Sweater Knit Pullover

Whether you're more of a Ted or Roy Kent, you can wear your AFC Richmond pride with this festive Fair Isle sweater—biscuits optional.

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at Target
Product image of Harry Potter Hogwarts Houses Ugly Christmas Sweater Cardigan
Harry Potter Hogwarts Houses Ugly Christmas Sweater Cardigan

Rep your Hogwarts house with this cute ugly Christmas cardigan. You gotta admit...Dumbledore's not the only one who's got style.

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at Target
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Home Alone Home Security Crew Sweatshirt

Okay, this sweatshirt might be neither a sweater or ugly, but it's a fun take on a Christmas sweater. McCallister Home Security is a great reference to the Home Alone film series.

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at Hot Topic
Product image of Friends Logo Ugly Holiday Christmas Sweater
Friends Logo Ugly Holiday Christmas Sweater

So no one told you Christmas was gonna be this way. Your gift's a joke. Your style is DOA.

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at Target
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Son of a Nutcracker Elf Christmas Sweater

The best way to spread Christmas cheer, is by wearing an Ugly Christmas sweater without any fear. Try this one inspired by 'Elf.'

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at Forever 21
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Soul Glo Ugly Christmas Sweatshirt

If you need us, we'll be wearing this sweater and singing the Soul Glo theme song until New Year's Eve.

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at Otaku Plan
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R Crewneck Sweatshirt Cardinal Maroon & Gold

Wear this Harry Potter-themed Ron Weasley sweater all season long. Sure, it's not very ugly, but...do you wanna get that stone or not?

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at Walmart

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Best pet ugly Christmas sweaters

Who said that your furry friends couldn’t get in on the ugly Christmas sweater action? Right now you can get festive ugly Christmas sweaters for your dogs and cats. Shop the Frisco Striped Festive Dog & Cat Ugly Sweater and Fitwarm Chillin with My Snowmies Dog Ugly Christmas Sweater to ensure that every member of the family, no matter how small, dresses to theme in your holiday photos.

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Chilly Dog Christmas Elf Dog Sweater

Part ugly Christmas sweater, part elf costume, this dog sweater will keep your four-legged buddies warm all season long.

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at Amazon
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Fitwarm Chillin with My Snowmies Dog Ugly Christmas Sweater

This ugly Christmas pet sweater is just right to nail the ugly sweater vibe, with a heavy dose of cool, too.

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at Amazon
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Frisco Striped Festive Dog & Cat Ugly Sweater

If you're looking for an ugly Christmas sweater for your dog, this option from Frisco comes in sizes for small to extra large dogs.

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at Chewy

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Best light-up Christmas sweaters

Make sure you shine brightly at every holiday event this year with a glowing light-up Christmas sweater. Styles like the Light-Up 3D Santa Sleigh Ugly Christmas Sweater and the Tipsy Elves Women’s Sequin Rudolph Light Up Ugly Christmas Sweater have built-in LED lights that’ll blink and shimmer throughout the night.

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Light-Up 3D Santa Sleigh Ugly Christmas Sweater

Be the shining star of every Christmas party this December with a light-up sweater from Spencer's.

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at Spencer’s
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Tipsy Elves Women’s Sequin Rudolph Light Up Ugly Christmas Sweater

This officially licensed sweater features an oversized illustration of Rudolph. Best of all, his nose really lights up to guide your sleigh all night.

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at Tipsy Elves
Product image of Light-Up Nobody Invited You Karen Ugly Christmas Sweater
Light-Up Nobody Invited You Karen Ugly Christmas Sweater

Make sure you get your message across loud and clear. The lights well help do just that!

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at Spirit Halloween

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Best kid’s ugly Christmas sweaters

Whether you’re looking for a memorable look for the baby of the family, or want to get the entire family in on the action with a matching set, ugly Christmas sweaters are now available in children’s sizes. The Star Wars Holiday Cardigan Sweater for Kids is a fun and festive style that'll show off their love of Star Wars. If it’s a matching ugly Christmas sweater you’re after, look no further than the Totatuit Family Matching Christmas Sweater. The style comes in men’s, women’s, children’s, and infants sizes.

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Kids Ugly Sweater Gift Wrap Present Sweatshirt

An oversized red bow is the crowning glory on this fun and festive sweater.

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at Amazon
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Totatuit Family Matching Christmas Sweater

Get the entire family in on the action with a matching set for every member of your clan.

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at Amazon
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33 Degrees Long Sleeve Crewneck Gingerbread Christmas Sweater

This festive sweater couldn't be cuter with its candy cane pattern and happy dancing gingerbread men.

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at Kohl's
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Boys 8-20 Celebrate Together Long Sleeve Crewneck Holiday Pullover Sweater

They'll be Dabbing Through the Snow all season long in this fun, affordable style.

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at Kohl's
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Star Wars Holiday Cardigan Sweater for Kids

May the (festive) force be with the entire family, with this sweet cardigan from ShopDisney.

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at ShopDisney
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Boys' Elf 'Santa' Holiday Sweater

Let everyone at school know that you have an in with the big guy.

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at Target

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Best ugly Christmas suits

Ugly Christmas sweaters, by nature, are designs for those who want to make a splash. But sometimes the splash can be just a bit bigger—for those moments, reach for a head-to-toe holiday look with an ugly Christmas suit. The Suitmeister Christmas Red Icons Light Up Suit is covered in a holiday print that isn’t for anyone who wants to blend into the crowd. Similarly, the Shinesty The Christmas Tree Camo is decorated with illustrations of Christmas lights on the tree.

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Suitmeister Christmas Red Icons Light Up Suit

Subtlety? I don't know her. Shop this printed Christmas suit in men's sizes M to XXL.

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at Kohl’s
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Shinesty The Christmas Tree Camo

Why stop at just a sweater? Cover every inch of your body in the Christmas spirit with this fun printed suit.

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at Shinesty

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Best ugly Hanukkah sweaters

No matter what holiday you’re celebrating this season, there’s an ugly sweater for you! Right now, you can score incredible deals on ugly Hanukkah sweaters, like this bright and bold one from Tipsy Elves. The Tipsy Elves Tinsel Star of David Sweater features a silver tinsel Star of David on a blue background. For something really unique, opt for the Faux Real Men's Ugly Hanukkah Sweater T, which isn’t even a sweater, but is actually a printed T-shirt that just looks like a sweater.

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Tipsy Elves Tinsel Star of David Sweater

Reach for this tinsel sweater before you head over to the family celebration.

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at Amazon
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Faux Real Men's Ugly Hanukkah Sweater T

Not quite a sweater, this T-shirt is printed to look like you're wearing an ugly Hanukkah sweater.

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at Target

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