17 best ugly Christmas sweaters (and some really cute ones, too!)


Fun holiday sweaters that make a festive fashion statement


best ugly christmas sweaters 2022

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Karen Silas
Karen SilasSenior Lifestyle Editor
Updated: December 1, 2022

December is here, and 'tis the season! Mariah Carey’s All I Want for Christmas is playing, last-minute advent calendars are flying off the shelves… and all we need now to really feel like it's finally That Time of Year is that hilarious holiday must-have: an ugly Christmas sweater.

You'll want to get yours in time for National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day on December 16 - but don’t worry if you don’t know where to start! 

Check out our edit of the best ugly (and not-so-ugly) Christmas sweaters of 2022, with cool cardigans and naughty-but-nice knits.

We've found some great looks at Amazon, Macy’s, Walmart and more, plus incredible tops from ugly holiday sweater specialists Tipsy Elves and the appropriately-named UglyChristmasSweater.com.

There's even a chic, royal-worthy look by one of Princess Kate's all-time favorite brands, Boden!

So check out these ugly Christmas sweaters for every taste and style.

Whether you want to go OTT at the office with a 3D knit, rock a pop culture pullover, or get hashtag festive with a super cute Instagram-ready look, we've got you covered.

Shop the best Christmas sweaters 2022

A woman with blonde hair wears a black sweater with festive llamas and a Santa hat.

Karen Scott holiday sweater, 16 different themes, $20.79 with code: FRIEND (WAS $49.50), Macy's

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Woman wearing a red sweater with a reindeer design and sunglasses.

Holiday Sweater, more colors and prints, from $35, Amazon

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Person wearing a festive red and green cardigan with Christmas motifs, standing against a plain background.

BEST-SELLER: Holiday Time Christmas Sweater + Headband Set, more themes, $24.98, Walmart

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A woman with blonde hair wearing a black sweater with deer and tree patterns.

Holiday Fair Isle cardigan, $35.74 (WAS $54.99), Old Navy

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A woman in a red sweater with a cartoon character and Christmas tree stands indoors.

ASOS DESIGN Powerpuff Christmas sweater, $46, ASOS

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A woman with curly hair wears a pink sweater with white snowflake patterns.

CASLON snowflake sweater, $59.95, Nordstrom

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A woman with long blonde hair sits on a couch wearing a red and white Christmas sweater.

Snow antlers pullover, $16, Shein

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Woman with short hair wearing a black sweater with a white bow design and blue jeans.

Shimmer Bow Puff Sleeve Sweater, $42 with code: FUN (WAS $69.95), LOFT

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A woman in a festive sweater with reindeer pattern and red collar stands against a plain background.

PRINCESS KATE-INSPIRED: Reindeer Fairisle Sweater, $140, Boden

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Woman in 'Santa Baby' sweater and pink sweatpants standing by a Christmas tree.

Pink Santa Baby Cropped Christmas Sweater, $30, Prettylittlething

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A woman in a colorful, patterned sweater with fringed sleeves and white shorts.

Premium Fair Isle Feathered Christmas Sweater, $85, Boohoo

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Belle from Beauty and the Beast on a navy blue sweatshirt with festive patterns.

Disney Belle Holiday Sweatshirt, sizes S-3X, was from $38.90 now from $29.52, Hot Topic

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A woman in festive attire sits on a couch, surrounded by holiday decorations.

 Gaudy Garland Ugly Christmas Cardigan, was $64.95 now $44.95, Tipsy Elves

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A woman in a red coat and gold pants stands by a blue and white Christmas tree.

Sequin snowflake crew neck, $19.99 (WAS $49.95), New York & Co

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Woman in a blue and red sweater with The Rolling Stones logo, making a peace sign.

Rolling Stones Holiday Sweater, was $64.95 now $47.95, UglyChristmasSweater.com

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Woman wearing a green and white elf sweater with black pants.

Elf print sweater, $31.49 (WAS $44.99), Forever 21

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A woman with blonde hair holds a wine glass and a bottle, wearing a festive sweater and skirt.

Christmas Tree Tassel Ugly Christmas Sweater, $79.95 now $55.95, Tipsy Elves

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