The holiday season is upon us, and with it comes a delightful tradition that’s both quirky and endearing – the ugly Christmas jumper.
The charm of wearing Christmas jumpers is going big, going bold, going for the gaudy and the camp, and we’ve found some of the best.
What makes an ugly Christmas sweater ugly?
These jumpers earn their title through a combination of over-the-top, clashing designs, a riot of bright colours, 3D embellishments like tinsel and bells, mismatched patterns, and often feature nostalgic or pop culture references.
Kitschy appliqués and a sense of humour complete the festive, quirky charm of these intentionally unattractive garments.
The best Christmas jumpers to wear this festive season 2023
Below we’ve rounded up some of our favourite seasonal statement jumpers from certifiably crazy to actually very chic, to help you get in the festive spirit.
Ugly Christmas reindeer sweater, $67.45 (was $77.12), Amazon
Starting strong with this adorably kitschy sweater made from a high-quality knit adorned with a sweet image of Rudolph and plenty of 3D baubles.
Christmas shark sweatshirt, $45.37 (was $90.76), Etsy
Get into the Aussie holiday spirit with a festive Great White shark sweater. This cute and casual twist on Christmas attire is bound to make you the star of any beachside barbecue.
Crocin Around The Christmas Tree sweatshirt, $34.64 (was $86.61), Etsy
Has Croc-mania swept you up and want to bring some Croc-themed energy to Christmas this year? We can’t get enough of this hilarious crewneck sweatshirt that combines two of our very favourite things.
Adult 3D Squirrel in Christmas Tree Sweater, from $86.99, fun
It’ll take a lot of convincing for us to not wear this year-round, but this is the perfect Christmas jumper to don if you want to make a statement this festive season. You could either wear the classic Christmas lights or clip the 3D squirrel to your shoulder with the attached snap buttons.
Tis The Season Christmas jumper, $35.80 (was $55), Boohoo
Let’s be clear, this is actually very chic. But if you want to still rep some festive cheer without completely throwing style out the window, this oversized jumper is the perfect combination of kitsch and cute.
Merry Pigmas sweatshirt, $90.36, Etsy
What could be cuter than four merry Guinea Pigs? Nothing, and you can wear them all Christmas long with this adorable festive sweatshirt.
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