Fashion

9 Ugly Christmas Sweaters That Are Actually Quite Stylish, So Go Ahead And Wear Them In All Your Family Photos

Tis the season to break out those ugly Christmas sweaters! So maybe you aren't exactly over-the-moon about that Santa jumper your grandmother knitted for you ten years ago (and still expects you to wear for Christmas dinner), but not every cozy holiday-themed topper has to make your eyes bleed. Some are actually rather stylin'. Got an ugly Christmas sweater party (or twenty) on you calendar this December? Stock up on these cute options and you'll be the best dressed guest at all of them.

by Erin Mayer

Snowflake Sweater

A subtle snowflake print nods at a holiday motif without being totally over-the-top.

Only Snowflake Print Sweater, $66, asos.com

Toy Soldier

A very hipster Christmas.

WILDFOX Soldier Boy Sweater, $220, bloomingdales.com

Sequined Reindeer

The perfect way to wear reindeer.

New Look Sequin Reindeer Sweater, $53, asos.com

Red and White

A festive color combination and an oversized fit make this top perfect for curling up by the fire.

The More You Snowflake Sweater in Red, $55, modcloth.com

Penguin

Penguins (or pengwings, as our dear Benedict Cumberbatch might say) are wintery, so this totally counts as a holiday sweater, right?

Penguin Wool Jumper, $138, usa.frenchconnection.com

Festive Trees

Pair this with a leather skirt for the perfect blend of naughty and nice.

Topshop Sequin Christmas Tree Sweater, $90, nordstrom.com

Fair Isle

Who says a seasonally-appropriate sweater has to feature a Santa hat and reindeer antlers? Fair Isle fits the bill while being cute enough to wear after December 25th.

Harley of Scotland Fair Isle Sweater, $189, jcrew.com

Snowman Surprise

Looks like a regular old navy sweater… until you flash those elbows!

ASOS Holiday Sweater With Snowman Elbow Patch, $42, asos.com

Candy Cane

So sweet, so chic.

Conversational Candy Cane Knit Holiday Sweater, $32, misguidedus.com

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