35 Hilariously Hideous Christmas Sweaters

Nov 25, 2014

We’ve seen (and proudly worn) our fair share of ugly Christmas sweaters around Brit HQ (and in life, in general). Whether you’re planning on throwing an ugly Christmas sweater party or just want to sport one for kicks, we’ve got 35 of the tackiest holiday knits we could find. Technically you could wear a new one every day up to December 25 if you started on Thanksgiving… talk about the ultimate countdown.

1. ASOS Curve Rudolph Winter Scene Sweater ($57): Forget Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen. It’s all about Rudolph here.

2. ASOS Mr. & Mrs. Claus Sweater ($57): Sport the ultimate holiday power couple on your sweater while you embark on your shopping marathon — online or offline.

3. Evie Chillin’ Christmas Sweater ($24): Keep it cool this winter with a cheeky Santa sweater. But seriously, where can we get Santa popsicles? Sounds like something to add to the holiday to-DIY list.

4. Reclaimed Vintage Sweater With Stick-On Countdown Days ($57): Turn yourself into a human advent calendar with this countdown sweater. This is one people at work will actually look forward to seeing you wear every day.

5. ($65): Looks like this guy got wrapped up in decorating the tree too early this year.

6. Nessa Let Me Take an #Elfie Sweater ($24): We thought all tacky holiday sweaters were Insta-worthy until we saw this one, which tops them all. Sold.

7. Elf Respect Tunic ($65): The best way to spread Christmas cheer is to sing loud for all to hear. If we sounded like Zooey Deschanel, we’d sing “Baby, It’s Cold Outside” all the time. To spare everyone’s ears, we’ll just dress like her.

8. Demi Do Not Put Me at the Kids Table Christmas Sweater ($23): Seriously, you’ve got a college degree and a well-paying job… it’s about time you sat with the big kids.

9. Suspicious Gnome Sweater ($65): Looks like your garden goblin is up to no good. Make sure to keep a look out for missing Christmas lights and lawn decor.

10. Urban Renewal Vintage Ugly Christmas Cardigan ($40): Just hear those sleigh bells jingling, ring-ting-tingling… we never realized how funky Christmas carols were until we saw them in pictorial form. Keep warm in this embroidered cardigan that’s sure to sleigh at the holiday work party. (Make sure to put on pants.)

11. ASOS Curve Holiday Squirrels Sweater ($45): We have a feeling “Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire,” aka “The Christmas Song” is the holiday anthem for all squirrels.

12. Mary Happy Holla Dayz Christmas Sweater ($19): Stay cozy and keep it real in this knit sweater, which is meant for hanging with the homies.

13. ($65): Grumpy Cat wasn’t having a sweater with shoulders, so off they went. We can’t wait to see Grumpy Cat’s Worst Christmas Ever on Thanksgiving, and we’re totes wearing this to the premiere.

14. Video Game Santa Sweater ($30): The holidays are no time for reindeer games. Shopping and deal-finding is the only sport we’ll be partaking in. Stay warm while you’re camping out for those Black Friday sales in this Santa sweater.

15. Holly Holidays Are Coming Christmas Sweater ($24): We don’t have just one favorite Christmas movie (because how can you not love them all?) but The Polar Express is up there. Make time to chillax with a bowl of popcorn, a glass (or two) of wine and cozy up to an evening of holiday movies to get in the spirit.

16. Courtly Nutcracker Sweater ($70): Why so serious, little guy? It’s cool, he’s still ready to party… but are you?

17. Clara Slash Neck Merry Christmas Ya Filthy Animal Sweater ($24): … and Happy New Year, too. If you just had a little one like our very own Brit, your bundle of joy can rock a matching onesie. Christmas card photo shoot, anyone?

18. Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer Sweater ($65): You gotta love the holidays. Let’s make a pact to make sure g-ma gets home safely this year — we can still sport this take on the funkiest Christmas carol ever for a laugh.

19. Make a Llama Story Short Sweater ($65): Are we swapping out Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer for Tina the Llama this year?

20. All-American Christmas Sweater ($61): If the 4th of July and Christmas had a lovechild, it would be this sweater. Stay patriotic in this festive fairisle print this holiday, because ‘Merica.

21. Charcoal Snowflake Sweater ($50): A festive sweater that’s a technicolor dream? It’s everything we want and more. But wait, you can get one for your dog, too? Stop it.

22. ($65): Standing still is hard work! This nutcracker had one too many cups of eggnog…

23. Robot Dance Party Sweater ($30): Domo arigato, Mr. Roboto. They may not have hearts or feelings, but robots know how to get down. It’s. Christmas. Must. Dance.

24. Polar Bear Flair Sweater ($70): Next to red Starbucks cups, nothing gets us more in the holiday spirit than those adorable Coca Cola polar bears. (And the penguins, too!)

25. ($65): These gingerbread men have been through the ringer, and we’ll just be over here, playing with the pom pom buttons on this colorful cardigan.

26. Tinsel Tree Sweater ($66): Decorating (and dancing around) the Christmas tree just got better with this sparkly sweater. (Bonus points if you know the Mean Girls choreography to “Jingle Bell Rock.”)

27. Under the Sea Christmas Sweater ($30): No one ever said Christmas sweaters had to make sense. Fish in Santa hats and a Flipper tangled up in Christmas lights? This might be the most bizarre sweater we’ve seen yet.

28. Come and Ski Sweater ($75): We can feel the wind against our faces just looking at this sweater. Get ready for that fresh powder to fall in this cowl neck knit.

29. Trainee Elf Sweater ($66): Be the cutest elf in Santa’s workshop this holiday and wear this sweater while you’re wrapping all those gifts to put under the tree. These LED Glitter Christmas Tree Shades ($8) are the perfect addition to make it that much more festive.

30. Toy-rannosaurus Rex Sweater ($65): How the heck did his tiny arms unwrap that tiny box? Also, what will he do with a teddy bear? We’ll stop asking questions because Toy Story taught us that Rex is capable of anything. This sweater’s sure to entertain everybody at your holiday shindig.

31. Christmas Tic-Tac-Toe Sweater ($40): More of a traditionalist when it comes to your ugly Christmas sweater? This one covers all the iconic holiday mascots.

32. Clever Whenever Sweater ($90): Wear this sweet woodsy winter wonderland sweater with a tartan skirt and you’ve got an adorable Christmas outfit.

33. ASOS Curve Snowman Elbow Patch Sweater ($42): At first glance, this is an unassuming navy sweater, until BAM — you see these adorable plaid snowman elbow patches. We dig it.

34. Puppy Holiday Sweater ($20): We freaked out when American Beagle Outfitters became a reality, but when we found this furry friend on a tacky Christmas sweater, we lost it.

35. Jingle Bells Holiday Sweater ($20): Guys, this sweater has actual jingle bells that ring when you move. Now who wouldn’t get in the holiday spirit with this on?

We want to see your tacky Christmas sweater in its glorious ugliness! Tag us on Instagram or Twitter at @britandco.

Not Close With Your Family? Here's How To Have a Joyous And Connected Holiday Season

Last year, some of us celebrated the holidays apart from our families for the first time. COVID has brought with it many changes, some of them arguably positive (like increased flexibility to work from home), some difficult (such as the realization of vastly different political and social views between family and friends), and some horrible (obviously, the health implications of a global pandemic). However, for some of us, celebrating the holidays without family members isn't exclusively due to COVID. In addition to so many of us living in different areas than our families of origin, some of us simply don't have close bonds with the people we grew up around. Sometimes, this can cause loneliness.

If you're not close with your family members, the holidays can be a difficult time. This is doubly true if you don't have a close circle of friends to call upon. But make no mistake, if this sounds like your situation, you're not alone — there are thousands of other people going through the same struggles you are. We sat down with Irad Eichler, founder of Circles, a website that connects people who are sharing similar struggles, like heartbreak, grief, or loneliness. Here are some of Eichler's tips for coping — and even thriving! — during the holiday season when you're not planning on spending it with your family, for one reason or another.

Don't Fall For "Perfect Families" On Social Media

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The first VERY important step to having a joyous holiday season when you're going it alone is to stop believing the narrative that others' family situations are perfect, Eichler says.

"Remember people only post a moment in time, and only the moments when they look their happiest and best."

In addition to the fact that everything you see on social media is curated for the 'gram, it's also important to remember that by focusing on what others have and you lack, you risk failing to see the great things at play in your own life.

"These holiday periods can become a time of focusing on who and what we don't have, rather than who or what we do, and can cause a negative spiral into depressing and dreadful feelings of inadequacy," says Eichler.

Gratitude is the reason for the season, after all. So instead of only seeing the negative, try some gratitude journal prompts to help you focus on what's actually really wonderful about your life right now.

Make An Effort To Deepen New Connections

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While it may seem like everyone has friends and family to spend time with during the holiday season, that doesn't mean no one is available for deepening a blossoming relationship or new friendship.

"Make a list of people you can or would like to connect with, and try to reach out to at least one of them," advises Eichler.

Reaching out doesn't have to mean a big plan or an hour-long conversation. Even a quick text letting a friendly coworker know you're thinking about them can go a long way toward deepening the relationship and moving it in the direction of closer friendship.

Don't have an acquaintance in mind? Then it's time to make new acquaintances. What's more in line with the Christmas spirit than attending a Meetup or event full of people eager to make new friends?

"Join groups with similar interests to yours, such as hiking, baking, or games. Push your boundaries and be brave - you might find new people who have much in common with you."

Give Back

Priscilla Du Preez

The holiday season is a great time to focus on giving back to your community, and coincidentally, acts of generosity and kindness are known to reduce loneliness and help people feel happier. One study found that knowing a few of your neighbors and doing small acts of kindness for them — such as cheering them up, listening to them, mowing their lawn, providing advice about local business recommendations and job opportunities, and chatting over the fence — was statistically correlated with feeling less lonely and having a lower risk of depression.

Helping out elderly neighbors can be a particularly gratifying way to give back.

"Notice older lonely people in your neighborhood or community who might have no family at all, and offer to help them," says Eichler. "These can become mutually meaningful connections, and help you 'adopt' a grandparent."

Connect With Others Online

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Finally, use the Internet for its highest and best purpose: to connect people. Whether you're using Meetup to find in-person events, digital forums for having conversations about special interests, or programs like Circle for getting support from others in your situation, the opportunities to create new connections are practically endless.

"There are many interest groups that can be found digitally, where or any person can connect with others in the same life stage, going through the same challenges, or who would like to explore the same interests," Eichler states. "Meaningful connections can be formed easily in these circumstances. The Internet enables us to find and connect to people all over the world who fit this, and to whom we can become more easily attached, as we are able to find people with the exact interests that energize us."

If you're struggling with loneliness, you're not alone. Connect with our digital community of makers and creatives here at Brit+Co by following us on IG and signing up for our newsletter!

This post has been updated.

Zach Bryan & Brianna Chickenfry's Break Up Is COMPLICATED — Here's What To Know

Zach Bryan and Brianna "Chickenfry" LaPaglia's explosive breakup is everywhere right now. From his seemingly one-sided social media posts to all the bombshell revelations she keeps dropping, it's clear this split is NOT amicable. Both parties are dropping tons of lore, info, and everything in between — including new music?! — right now, so it makes sense if you can't keep up. Luckily, I'm here to help break this breakup down for you! Here's everything you need to know about Zach Bryan and Brianna Chickenfry's relationship...or lack thereof.

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October 22, 2024 – Zach Bryan Announces His Breakup With Brianna Chickenfry

On October 22, 2024, after some recent speculation that Zach Bryan and Brianna Chickenfry split up, Zach took to his Instagram stories. The country star said, "Addressing something: Brianna and me have broken up with [each other] and I respect and love her with every ounce of my heart. She has loved me unconditionally for a very long time and for that I'll always thank her."

He continued, noting, "I have had an incredibly hard year personally and struggled through some pretty severe things. I thought it would be beneficial for both of us to go our different ways. I am not perfect and never will be. Please respect Brianna's privacy and space in this and if you have it in your heart, mine too."

To wrap it all up, he closed by apologizing to his fans. He said, "With everything I am and to anyone I let down, I am sorry. I try my best in everything. I failed people that love me and mostly myself."

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Brianna hopped on her own Instagram stories shortly there after. She posted, "Hey guys I'm feeling really blindsided right now. Gonna hop off social media for a while and attempt to heal privately, when I'm ready I'll be back and ready to talk. I love you guys so much thank you for all of your kind words. Remember you are so loved and everything's always gonna be okay 🫶"

The Brianna got on Youtube next, posting a raw, emotional video about the situation. Sitting on the floor of her bathroom, she opened up as much as she could in the moment about her breakup. She said, "I just woke up to Zach posting on his Instagram that we broke up and I had no idea that post was going up. He didn't text me, he didn't call me. I just woke up to a bunch of texts, like, 'Are you okay?'"

Brianna, with her teary eyes and red face, explained she's been crying for "five days straight." She said, "I'm at the point where it's like, how can you give someone everything and love them so unconditionally, like through stuff that you shouldn't because you just love them and you want them... like you see the good in them?"

The internet personality said that this is all "so embarrassing" and "really, really heartbreaking." She elaborated that the couple broke up on October 21, but wanted to process on her own and "didn't want it to be public."

Much like her Instagram story, she told her audience that she'll come back when she's ready.

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November 7, 2024 — Brianna Claims Zach's Emotionally Abusive, Wanted $12Mil NDA

Well, it appears this week, Brianna decided she's ready. On Barstool Sports' BFF's Pod November 7, 2024, Brianna gave an inside look at the breakup unlike any other. Not only did she claim Zach was abusive, but she also alleged that he offered her a $12 million NDA to "not talk about the relationship."

After saying it's been the hardest year of her life, she said. "I'm still scared right now because I'm scared of him. My brain's rewired and I'm scared to make him mad and last week, I didn't want to talk about it 'cause I was scared."

Brianna then described the alleged emotional abuse. She noted that everything was cyclical and that he would build her up only to break her back down again. "There was always another excuse as to why he was treating me so poorly and why I'm crying myself to sleep every night, why he's screaming at me," she said. "And then you wake up, it's the apology, it's the 'I'm going to be better like I need you in my life,' but if you've been through this — I don't expect people to understand emotional abuse if you haven't been through it. I hope you never have to go through it but if you've been there you know what I'm talking about."

Not only does Brianna allege she was offered an NDA, but she said that other women that came before her had to sign their own agreements. She declined the offer because she didn't want to "sign away [her] experiences and what [she] went through to protect someone that hurt [her]." She also wanted to share this experience for other women who've suffered something similar.

And when it comes to the logistics of losing out on the famous lifestyle and alleged $12 million? She said, "It was never about the money — I was with the dude because I loved the dude."

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November 8, 2024 — Zach Quit Touring Amid Abuse Allegations

On November 8, 2024, Zach posted on Instagram — where he clearly loves to share all his big news — that not only is his new single "High Road" out today, but that he's also ending his tour early. Read his full statement here:

After not being home for a year and a half I drove out to my mothers gravestone in the dead of night a few days back on familiar Oklahoma roads and I came to realize just like in the past, that she never would call me again

Told her I quit touring because I got accepted to get my masters in Paris next year, I told her I was back in Oklahoma, told her about all my best friends in New York and all the nights we howled with the moon, told her about the immeasurable laughter my band and me have shared these last five years, all the calluses on my finger tips, every tear shed, told her about making it on The Rolling Stone and most importantly told her about porch swinging with my beautiful sister.
I wrote the chorus for this song a month or two back and finished it when I realized I was blessed with all these things.

I figured it was about time I released it.

Thank you guys for listening to ‘This Worlds a Giant’ last night and thank you to all the people who love me; who have truly carried the weight with me.

Seems that all these Quiet Dreams have gotten much too heavy but I’m home now and I’ll hold you through the pain.

High Road is out today and I appreciate all of you"

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35 Hilariously Hideous Christmas Sweaters

Don't Fall For "Perfect Families" On Social Media

Make An Effort To Deepen New Connections

Give Back

Connect With Others Online

October 22, 2024 – Zach Bryan Announces His Breakup With Brianna Chickenfry

November 7, 2024 — Brianna Claims Zach's Emotionally Abusive, Wanted $12Mil NDA

November 8, 2024 — Zach Quit Touring Amid Abuse Allegations

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