16 ugly Christmas sweaters to take your spirit up a level

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Do the most this season and wear your holiday spirit on your sleeve, or more specifically, on your sweater. These ugly Christmas sweaters will make you giggle, some will make you gasp and others are… kind of chic? No matter your style, an ugly sweater will kick up the mood at any Christmas party, brunch or casual get-together. 

For the pop culture know-it-all, capitalize on the rise of Baby Yoda with a sweet and not nerdy at all sweatshirt featuring the young character decked out in a Santa hat and holly leaves. It’s truly adorable and yes, so on trend.

SHOP: A Merry Christmas You Will Have Ugly X-Mas Unisex Sweatshirt, $29

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For the nostalgic “Christmas Vacation” fan, you can’t go wrong with a nod to the classic Chevy Chase film in sweater form.   

SHOP: Christmas Vacation Fun Old Fashioned Family Xmas Ugly Christmas Sweater, $54.95 (originally $59.95)

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And, for couples who are into the whole coordinating thing, they can take things up a notch and rock sweaters with quotes from the Griswolds’ favorite neighbors. One sweater reads, “Why is the carpet all wet, Todd?” While another answers, “I don’t know Margo!”

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If you prefer a more generic, yet still conversation-starting holiday look, sparkly pom pom sweaters are a solid bet. Shop these and more ugly Christmas sweaters below to get into the festive spirit. And if you just can’t get yourself to put on an ugly sweater, these holiday dresses are also super festive. 

SHOP: Blizzard Bay Ugly Christmas Sweater Unicorn, $29.99

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SHOP: Tipsy Elves Women’s Christmas Lights Sequin Sweater, $49.95

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SHOP: Blizzard Bay Men’s Ugly Christmas Sweater Llama, $29.99

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SHOP: Christmas Prosecco Sweater, $45

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SHOP: Tipsy Elves Men’s Tacky Christmas Sweater, $49.95

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SHOP: Tipsy Elves Garland Christmas Sweater Cardigan, $64.95

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SHOP: Only & Sons Holidays Santa Flock Sweater, $30.50 (originally $44)

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SHOP: Brave Soul Christmas Sweater with Daschund Applique, $21

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SHOP: ASOS DESIGN Foundation Christmas Sweater with Stag Design, $40

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SHOP: Embellished Fair Isle Christmas Sweater Dress, $51

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SHOP: Pull&Bear Holidays Sweater, $33.50

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