These ugly sweater party inspirations compile the crime de la creme of holiday disasters. Whether it was a gift from your aunt or something you picked up yourself but are now kind of regretting, ugly sweaters have a home among your friends' ugly sweater parties.
Tis the season to be rocking some major chunky knit sweaters. Since everyone's favorite casual holiday party is the ugly sweater party, overdone sweaters now come in a wide variety of styles. There is a fine line to be toed between an adorable Christmas sweater and an ugly holiday knit, but when that line gets crossed, rest assured you'll have an occasion to break it out again.
Draw inspiration from others that have boldly flaunted their rude Christmas greeting sweaters, bedazzled animal print sweaters for couples and many other holiday fashions that are probably better left at the back of your closet for the other 364 days of the year.
37 Ugly Sweater Party Inspirations
From Haute Holiday Sweaters to Phenomenal Festive Lookbooks:
Jennifer Gosnell — Dec 10, 2012 — Fashion

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Charitable Holiday Pullovers (UPDATE)
Tipsy Elves Ugly Christmas Sweaters Give Back

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Humorous Holiday Sweaters
Tipsy Elves Makes Ugly Christmas Sweaters Hip

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Pattern-Blocking Formalwear
The MR. GENTLEMAN 2013 Spring/Summer Preview is Street-Infused
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Eccentric Holiday Sweaters
The Anna Langdon Fall/Winter 2012 Collection is Vintage
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Rude Christmas Greeting Shirts
The Home Alone Holiday Sweater Quotes the Gangster in the Film
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Pattern-Blocked Flannel Couture
The Chanel Pre-Fall 2013 for Men Keeps Warm While Looking Haute
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Hideous Sweater Sweets
These Ugly Christmas Sweater Cookies Add to One's Holiday Party
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Phenomenal Festive Lookbooks
The Armani Exchange Holiday 2011 Ad Campaign is a Celebration
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Quirky Electric Holiday Attire
The Light-Up Christmas Sweater is the Greatest Ugly Sweater
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Expressive Streetwear Editorials
The Nick Starkins Vanity Teen Portrait Series is Chromatic
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Haute Holiday Sweaters
The Osklen Fall/Winter 2013 collection is Elegantly Ornate
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Angsty Holiday Clothing
The Slayer Christmas Sweater Makes for Casual Christmas Attire
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Bedazzled Animal Knits
The Markus Lupfer Poodle Sweater is Cute and Cozy
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Woolen Audio Accessories
These 'Neff Knitted Headphones' are Warm and Wired
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Sarcastic Statement Sweaters
The Markus Lupfer Wow Sweater is a Clever Crocheted Creation
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Pokemon Ball Jumpers
The Pokemon Sweater is for Individuals Looking to Catch 'Em All
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Unfortunate Christmas Sweater Blogs
The 'Things In An Ugly Holiday Sweater' Tumblr is Hilarious
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Animal Sweaters for Couples
The Chloe Sevigny Opening Ceremony Knits are Wild
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Quirky Knitwear Editorials
The 'Boys in Sweaters' Photoshoot is Candid
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Charitable Children's Collections
The H & M 'All for Children' Line Donates Proceeds to UNICEF
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Intentional Fashion Fails
The Ugly Christmas Sweater Shirt Pokes Fun at a Holiday Tradition
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Garage Sale Photoshoots
Quirky Pictorials from the Freemans Sporting Club Lookbook
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Wireless Neon Sweaters
The Electric MVMT Hoodie Comes to Life When the Lights Go Down
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Chaotic Pattern Fashions
The Joan Smalls New York Times Magazine Shoot Does Bold and Edgy
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Cozy Oversized Couture
The Sofia Fisher Used Magazine Photoshoot is Urban Chic
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Ugly Sweater Love
The Holiday Sweater Song
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Patterned Patchwork Knitwear
The Casely-Hayford Fall/Winter 2012 Knitwear is Made in Ireland
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Comic-Inspired Ensembles
3.1. Phillip Lim Pop Art Fashion Pays Homage to Lichtenstein
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Dapper Androgynous Editorials
'Hello Stranger!' by Cristina Capucci Captures Angus Low
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Newspaper-Printed Pullovers
The Paperboy Hipster Sweater Resembles the 1980s Grunge Scene
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Holiday-Themed Soda Stands
The Coca-Cola Bottle iPhone Stand Makes a Perfect Christmas Gift
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Ugly Sweater Stores
Retailer Provides Tips, Tricks and Hideous Knits for Party Fun
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Superhero-Inspired Sweatshirts
The 'Wonder Woman Knit Sweater' is a Nostalgia-Filled DIY
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Festive Fashion Disasters
Horrendous Holiday Sweaters
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Crazy Knit Sweaters
The Oversized Patchwork Jumper by James Long is a Mash-Up of Patterns
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Virtual X-Mas Knitting
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