The 30 Best Funny Ugly Christmas Sweaters That Are So Bad, They’re Great

Alice Chen

By Alice Chen

Updated on Nov. 19, 2024

Deck your closet with these funny ugly Christmas sweaters this holiday season.

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The 30 Best Ugly Christmas Sweaters That Are So Bad, They're Great
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From making Christmas ornaments to baking up a storm, there are many warm and fuzzy holiday traditions to partake in. Among them is donning a beloved holiday staple: funny ugly Christmas sweaters. While we wouldn’t exactly call some of the options out there unsightly, they certainly all check the box for festive fun.

From the gleefully gaudy to the wonderfully whimsical, we’ve scoured the web for the best funny ugly Christmas sweaters this holiday season. Whether you’re looking for something to wear to a themed party, give to friends and family or simply get into the holiday spirit, there’s a wonderfully ugly Christmas sweater for everyone.

Green sweatshirt features cartoon face, text reads
For the grinches
Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas Crewneck
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For the ones who like to stand out
Gaudy Garland Sweater Dress
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A festive sweater displays a large gold bow and gift tag design; worn by a person against a plain background.
For your favorite aunt
Wrapped Present Sweater
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For the Schitt's Creek fans
Bebe It's Cold Outside Sweatshirt
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For best friends
Christmas Friends Sweater
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For your sister
Fuzzy Santa Sweater
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Red sweater features a reindeer with a large red nose and green striped scarf, set against a plain background.
For the baby
Baby Rudolph Pullover
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Man wears a black sweater showing Santa peeing on a rooftop, surrounded by snowflakes, against a plain background.
For the jokester
Leaky Roof Light-Up Sweater
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For the Home Alone devotees
Merry Christmas Ya Filthy Animal Sweater
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For the hip-hop enthusiast
OMG Becky Sweater
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Sweatshirt displays a broken gingerbread man with
For the playful
Oh Snap Gingerbread Sweater
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Green shirt displays Christmas-themed icons including Santa faces, Christmas trees, reindeer, presents, and snowflakes on a plain white background.
For the fancy event
Festive Button-Up Shirt
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For the partiers
Hungover for the Holidays Sweatshirt
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For the inside jokers
Custom Christmas Sweater
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Green sweatshirt features cartoon animals stacked as a Christmas tree, wearing festive attire, with a star on top, creating a holiday theme.
For the dog lovers
Dog Christmas Tree Sweatshirt
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Red hoodie displays white text
For the Game of Thrones bingers
Game of Thrones Hoodie
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Cardigan with colorful Christmas patterns and text “HOLLY JOLLY,” worn by a person in a white top, standing against a plain background.
For the homebody
Christmas Knit Cardigan
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For your office mate
Phyllis Navidad Christmas Jumper
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Sweater features colorful Christmas tree design and gifts, with festive patterns on sleeves; worn by a person in a casual setting.
For the Christmas tree admirer
Christmas Tree Sweater
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Sweater displays a decorated Christmas tree with snowflakes; four beverage can holders attached below, each wrapped with colorful ribbons. Man standing against a plain background.
For the brewski lovers
Christmas Tree Sweater With Beer Holsters
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For those with a sweet tooth
Elf Food Groups Sweater
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A green sweater displays Snoopy standing beside a decorated, festively lit doghouse, with a yellow star on top, worn by a standing person.
For the casual dresser
Peanuts Snoopy Men's Christmas Fleece
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Sweater displays multiple cartoon dog faces wearing red Santa hats, set on a white background, creating a festive pattern.
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Doge Christmas Sweatshirt
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Green sweatshirt features cartoon face, text reads
For the grinches

Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas Crewneck

This bright green pullover says “Merry whatever” and perfectly encapsulates the air of reluctantly festive. Give funny ugly Christmas sweaters like this one to any Grinch fan (or maybe even your grumpy neighbor) and it’ll make their hearts grow three sizes that day.

Woman wearing a green, Christmas-themed sweater dress adorned with tinsel and baubles, posing against a plain gray background.
For the ones who like to stand out

Gaudy Garland Sweater Dress

Looking for something outlandishly over-the-top for the Christmas party? Look no further than this Tipsy Elves sweater dress. Glitter tinsel, check. Flashy baubles, check. Shine brighter than the Christmas tree, check. Turn heads in this tastefully tacky holiday number.

A festive sweater displays a large gold bow and gift tag design; worn by a person against a plain background.
For your favorite aunt

Wrapped Present Sweater

This Tipsy Elves wrapped sweater has “present” written all over it. Get it for your aunt (or aunt figure) who is always there for you to remind her what a gift she is in your life. The red and green base makes way for a giant gold bow that adds a holiday chic vibe.

Sweatshirt hangs on a hook, featuring a woman in a Santa hat above the text "Bébé It
For the Schitt's Creek fans

Bebe It's Cold Outside Sweatshirt

Let a favorite fictional character bring some fun to the season in the most comfortable way possible. Moira Rose from Schitt’s Creek graces us with her stylish presence on this cozy pullover, which looks particularly cute paired with jeans. Are we the only ones who read, “Bébé it’s cold outside” in her accent?

Sweatshirt depicts costumed characters standing, with
For best friends

Christmas Friends Sweater

A twist on your favorite binge-able TV show, this Christmas friends sweatshirt was made to become a best friend gift. Ralphie, Kevin McCallister, Buddy the Elf, Clark Griswold and the Grinch make up the ultimate friend group this holiday season.

Woman wears a green sweater patterned with Santa faces, paired with a black skirt, standing against a plain gray background.
For your sister

Fuzzy Santa Sweater

This Santa sweater is a cute tribute to the man in red. Available in six colors, this festive sweater is adorned with fuzzy, little Santa heads. With six color options, grab a matching one as a gift for your sister.

Red sweater features a reindeer with a large red nose and green striped scarf, set against a plain background.
For the baby

Baby Rudolph Pullover

Red sweater features a reindeer with a large red nose and green striped scarf, set against a plain background.
For the baby

Baby Rudolph Pullover

How adorable is this holiday baby sweater? An adorable little character pokes its head on the sweater and a fuzzy red nose pays homage to everyone’s favorite reindeer. With size options ranging from 18 months to 6 years, get it and wrap it up for the tiniest Christmas fan in your life.

Man wears a black sweater showing Santa peeing on a rooftop, surrounded by snowflakes, against a plain background.
For the jokester

Leaky Roof Light-Up Sweater

Not for the faint of heart, this Tipsy Elves Santa sweater has ol’ Saint Nick peeing off a rooftop. Wear it to your next family gathering to light up the holiday party. Santa’s light-up pee stream is sure to elicit a few chuckles. Alternatively, funny ugly Christmas sweaters like this one also make for great gag gift options for a white elephant exchange.

Sweater displays shocked child illustration, text
For the Home Alone devotees

Merry Christmas Ya Filthy Animal Sweater

Those who watch Home Alone every year will love this tribute to the classic movie. This comfy sweater features a nod to the pizza fiasco, Kevin’s infamous expression and one of the movie’s iconic quotes. Slip it on, then brush up on these other well-known Christmas movie quotes.

Sweatshirt hangs on a wooden hanger, displaying the phrase
For the hip-hop enthusiast

OMG Becky Sweater

A delightful holiday twist on a classic lyric, this unisex sweater reads, “OMG Becky, look at her tree.” If you’re looking for something to give the music lover in your life, turn this understated sweater into a funny Christmas song.

Sweatshirt displays a broken gingerbread man with
For the playful

Oh Snap Gingerbread Sweater

This punny sweater is fun, festive and favored to be a hit at any holiday gathering. With a classic crew neck style, the sweater shows a gingerbread man with a broken foot and reads, “Oh Snap!” Pick your choice out of six color options and don this number while baking Christmas cookies.

Green shirt displays Christmas-themed icons including Santa faces, Christmas trees, reindeer, presents, and snowflakes on a plain white background.
For the fancy event

Festive Button-Up Shirt

Sometimes you need something a little less casual (but still festive) for your holiday activities. Adorned all over with Christmas motifs, this OppoSuits button-up shirt is the best mix of festive and formal. Made of breathable, stretchy cotton, this holiday shirt won’t hold you back if you choose to bust a move on the dance floor.

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For the partiers

Hungover for the Holidays Sweatshirt

With so many Christmas parties to attend, you’re bound to nurse a hangover or two over the holidays. Get into this Lucky Brand sweater, which coincidentally is the same color as the red wine you consumed last night, and subtly let everyone know you’re hungover for the holidays.

Green sweatshirt displays
For the inside jokers

Custom Christmas Sweater

Got an inside joke around the holidays? Or maybe a family vacation coming up? Bring on the cringe with a customized Christmas sweater. Put some fun lyrics, a hilarious quote or a family name on this chunky crewneck sweater, which comes in six colors. This cozy knit will keep you warm and jolly while you’re out singing the best Christmas songs.

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Green sweatshirt features cartoon animals stacked as a Christmas tree, wearing festive attire, with a star on top, creating a holiday theme.
For the dog lovers

Dog Christmas Tree Sweatshirt

Cute puppies piled up like a Christmas tree? Say less and just take our money. We’ll wear this Christmas tree alternative any day. Available in a variety of color choices, this dog tree sweater is subtle but no less festive.

Red hoodie displays white text
For the Game of Thrones bingers

Game of Thrones Hoodie

A playful nod to the show, this Yuletide hoodie says “Christmas is coming” across the front and comes in five colors. Just like the North remembers, so will your friend who loves Game of Thrones when you give them this thoughtful Christmas present.

Cardigan with colorful Christmas patterns and text “HOLLY JOLLY,” worn by a person in a white top, standing against a plain background.
For the homebody

Christmas Knit Cardigan

Baby, it’s cold outside. So stay indoors bundled up in this cozy cardigan, sipping on a cuppa cocoa by the fireside and watching your favorite Christmas movie. This Urban Planet cardigan features mistletoes candy canes, Rudolphs and snowmen–who says you have to leave your house to be festive?

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Phyllis Navidad Christmas Jumper

Available in four colors, this jumper sweater is the perfect gift for your favorite coworker or friend who can quote every episode of The Office. Wish them a Merry Christmas with this Phyllis-themed sweater.

Sweater features colorful Christmas tree design and gifts, with festive patterns on sleeves; worn by a person in a casual setting.
For the Christmas tree admirer

Christmas Tree Sweater

If you want to make a Yuletide statement, you have to go with the iconic Christmas tree. With the holiday-patterned sleeves and the traditional red and green colors, a lot is going on with this unisex pullover, but it’s all in line with the spirit of funny ugly Christmas sweaters. Wear it to your next Christmas party.

Sweater displays a decorated Christmas tree with snowflakes; four beverage can holders attached below, each wrapped with colorful ribbons. Man standing against a plain background.
For the brewski lovers

Christmas Tree Sweater With Beer Holsters

Doubling as festive beer holders, this ugly Christmas sweater is doing the most. Adorned with a Christmas tree with pompom baubles and four beer can holsters at the bottom, it gives new meaning to “beer belly.” This fun and functional sweater keeps you hydrated and hands-free.

Sweatshirt displaying text in tree shape; reads,
For those with a sweet tooth

Elf Food Groups Sweater

Featuring a nod to Buddy the Elf, this simple Elf sweatshirt portrays one of his famous quotes. Sure to be a hit with any Elf fan, this unisex sweater is a good reminder that the four main food groups for elves are candy, candy canes, candy corn and syrup.

A green sweater displays Snoopy standing beside a decorated, festively lit doghouse, with a yellow star on top, worn by a standing person.
For the casual dresser

Peanuts Snoopy Men's Christmas Fleece

Funny ugly Christmas sweaters don’t have to be outrageous or over-the-top. This casual Peanuts pullover does the trick just the same. The green color gives it a nice pop of festiveness, while Snoopy in shades exudes an effortless vibe. Here’s an idea: start a Christmas Eve tradition and wear matching ugly sweaters as a whole family.

Sweater displays multiple cartoon dog faces wearing red Santa hats, set on a white background, creating a festive pattern.
For the meme lover

Doge Christmas Sweatshirt

A Christmas twist on a classic meme, this Doge sweatshirt is a solid contender for the best funny ugly Christmas sweaters. It’s festive, it’s funny and it’s fabulous.