The Cutest ‘Ugly’ Sweaters of 2023
Is there a bigger holiday misnomer than "ugly Christmas sweater"?
Each and every year, the options just keep getting cuter and cuter, with wilder designs, gaudier adornments and new approaches to the traditional sweaters that never fail to put a smile on our faces. If you're looking for a new "ugly" Christmas sweater to wear this season and beyond, keep scrolling for some of our favorite options for 2023.
Fruit of the Loom Conversation Stoppers Fleece Sweatshirt: $10.99
We adore Fruit of the Loom's approach to the Christmas sweater this year with their Conversation Stoppers series of fleece sweatshirts. They're designed specifically to help the wearer get around those tricky and uncomfortable family conversations that always arise around the holidays, with messages including, "Let's only argue online," "If I wanted to talk about my ex, we'd still be together" and "Talking about my job is too much work." If you're anything like us, you might need to stock up on a few!
(via Fruit of the Loom)
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Forever 21 Fair Isle Christmas Sweater: $17.49
2023 is the year of Pinkmas, and if you're celebrating with all things Barbiecore, you'll probably want to add this Forever 21 option to your cart ASAP. This knit sweater features a Fair Isle stitch pattern starring decorated trees, jolly snowmen, tasty gingerbread men and so much more, all against a baby pink backdrop.
(via Forever 21)
Numskull Official The Goonies Ugly Sweater: $31.24
Pop culture ugly sweaters have recently become a holiday staple, and one of the newest additions is Numskull's Official The Goonies Ugly Sweater, bringing the classic '80s flick to life. It's not a Christmas movie, per se, but with its snowflakes, ships and "Never Say Die" slogan, it definitely puts us in a nostalgic mood.
(via Just Geek)
Cupshe Geo Print Turtleneck Mini Sweater Dress: $31.99
If you're going for an elegant look this holiday, check out Cupshe's Geo Print Turtleneck Mini Sweater Dress. With the snowflake print and ribbed texture, it has the feel of a classic Christmas sweater but with a longer length that makes it feel chic and wearable even into the new year.
(via Cupshe)
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Ugly Christmas Party Corgi Dog Sweater: $44.99
Ugly Christmas Party is the go-to site for edgy and light-up ugly Christmas sweaters, but since we're looking for adorable options, we had to pick this Corgi Dog Sweater. The design is perfectly sweet and simple, and the reindeer antlers are the cherry on top.
(via Ugly Christmas Party)
Urban Outfitters Urban Renewal Vintage Holiday Cardigan: $39
Willing to take a bit of a gamble this Christmas? Let us point you in the direction of Urban Outfitters' Urban Renewal Vintage Holiday Cardigan. These pieces are one-of-a-kind, so what you get won't look exactly like what you see in the pictures, with surprise festive designs on a black, green or red cardigan, depending on your choice.
(via Urban Outfitters)
Tipsy Elves Gaudy Garland Cardigan: $59.95
And you truly can't go wrong with the tried and true classic of Tipsy Elves' Gaudy Garland Cardigan, which will instantly make you look like a living Christmas tree. The green cardigan is draped with real tinsel and (non-glass) ornaments for a 3D effect that will always impress.
(via Tipsy Elves)
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