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The Pièce de Résistance? The Ugly Christmas Sweater, Of Course!

November 18, 2016 By Lena 32 Comments

“But WHY is it called an ugly sweater?” my mom asked.

“Well,” I explained, “it’s like this. For years we’ve received these hideous – but well intentioned – holiday sweaters from parents and grandparents. And now it’s time to turn the tables and own it! So before you run out and buy me a Christmas-y sweater, I’m beating you to it. It’s ugly and I’m proud to wear it!”

“I still don’t really understand why it has to be ugly,” she replied. “Why can’t it be a nice sweater with a jolly Christmas motif? Like reindeer or elves or a picturesque snowy Christmas town?”

POINT. MADE.
_dsc0686abIt’s colourful. It’s ironic. It’s like Christmas exploded and you swept up all the pieces and turned it into jaunty pullover. Whatever it is, the ugly Christmas sweater has marked a special place in our hearts during the holiday season.

But who says it needs to be reserved for the big day? If you’re like me, and like to revel in the magic of the season for as long as possible, the ugly Christmas sweater can become a holiday wardrobe staple. Here’s how to do it.

1. Find your version of ugly. I purchased our ugly Christmas sweaters from Walmart Canada, where I found a huge selection of high-quality Christmas sweaters and stylish separates at affordable prices. In fact, the hardest part was deciding on which sweater I loved (hated?) most! In the end, I decided that Santa’s little helper was very much my style. This holiday season; expect a ton of “elfies!”
_dsc0688ab_dsc0691ab2. Since you’re going ugly, amp up the gorgeousness. To transition the sweater from Christmas day to pre-Christmas fashion, pair the sweater with slim pants and dress boots. I live in these George Women’s Leggings over the colder months, because they are perfect to wear under long sweaters and over-the-knee boots.

And, always ensure your hair and makeup game is on point – you’ll want to wear the sweater as an ironic throwback. If the rest of your look is structured, your fashion statement will be well received!

3. Get the family in on the fun. It’s one thing for me to trot around during the holiday season wearing an ugly Christmas sweater, but if my boys are also decked out, we become the family with eclectic fashion taste!
_dsc0706a_dsc0712a_dsc0705aThe boys love to match, and I love to indulge them! But shhhh… I have a secret to share… don’t tell the boys, but I actually found their sweaters in the girl’s department. But don’t let the classification fool you! I think ALL ugly Christmas sweaters are unisex, and if you’re shopping online or in-store for little ones, be sure to check both departments.
_dsc0722a_dsc0724aOf course, my friends, I just have one wish for you this holiday season:

May you find someone to look at you the way Reid looks at Ryder.
_dsc0733a_dsc0734a_dsc0738a_dsc0740aWalmart stores are stocked with all your ugly Christmas sweater needs, so shop now and enjoy a holiday season filled with ironic fun!

Oh, and one last thing – Santa… ahem…. don’t forget about yours truly!
_dsc0763aThis post is sponsored by Walmart Canada as part of the Ugly Christmas Sweater program. In exchange for this review, I have received special perks in the form of products and/or compensation. All opinions on this blog are my own.

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  1. Judy Cowan

    November 18, 2016 at 9:59 am

    I saw them the other day when we were at Walmart, I was tempted but didn’t buy one.

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  2. Florence Cochrane

    November 18, 2016 at 10:45 am

    So festive. I must check those out at Walmart.

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  3. kathy downey

    November 18, 2016 at 11:08 am

    Those sweaters are too cute ,i need to get one!

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  4. Cheryl

    November 18, 2016 at 1:16 pm

    I’m like your mom, why do they call them ugly! I love them, I’m putting it on my list this year!

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  5. Susan T.

    November 18, 2016 at 3:02 pm

    I actually think your sweater is pretty cute and so are the ones on your boys! I get too hot to wear sweaters but it’s a fun idea!

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  6. Anna Roszak-Robinson

    November 18, 2016 at 6:56 pm

    I’m getting one, thanks Lena :)

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  7. mrdisco

    November 18, 2016 at 11:47 pm

    cool boots

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  8. Leslie Crosbie

    November 19, 2016 at 3:52 am

    I love the whole “Ugly Christmas Sweater” trend!

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  9. Chandra O'Connor

    November 19, 2016 at 7:37 am

    You’re kids are so handsome. They make ugly Christmas sweaters look cute.

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  10. Donna Wilson

    November 19, 2016 at 8:31 am

    You and your boys look great in your ugly sweaters!

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  11. Debbie Bashford

    November 19, 2016 at 8:57 am

    I think they are cute sweaters lol I need to get my ugly radar checked

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  12. kristen visser

    November 19, 2016 at 12:55 pm

    seriously girl you ROCK that sweater and I want one for myself!! LOVE “ugly” Christmas sweaters :)

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  13. Krista M

    November 19, 2016 at 1:04 pm

    I’m so excited to hear Walmart is selling these!! It’s such a fun tradition for the family to wear ugly Christmas sweaters. Lots of laughs!

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  14. Stephanie LaPlante

    November 19, 2016 at 3:37 pm

    LOVE your sweater! I have a small collection of these myself. Wish these were cool sooner because they’re so much fun.

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  15. Debbie Bashford

    November 20, 2016 at 6:42 am

    I can’t wear sweaters because of my wonderful hot flashes but could for a photo

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  16. nicolthepickle

    November 22, 2016 at 5:32 am

    Oh the sweaters are sweet. I’d totally wear one.

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  17. Amanda Montgomery

    December 13, 2016 at 9:37 pm

    These are all so cute! Love me some good OL’ fashioned ugly Christmas sweaters!

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  18. Sue Frampton

    December 16, 2016 at 2:33 am

    Your children look so cute in the matching sweaters, wish I could get my kids to wear one

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  19. kathy downey

    December 19, 2016 at 9:13 am

    We have nothing like this at our small Walmart,it’s a shame i really wanted one!

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  20. Leeanne c

    December 20, 2016 at 9:19 am

    It’s so much fun to wear the ugly Christmas sweater and make it a family tradition or party goer.

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  21. Angela Lombardi

    December 20, 2016 at 9:15 pm

    I love the sweaters!!!!! I should start a family tradition!

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  22. Sarah Alexis

    December 30, 2016 at 1:31 pm

    Oh my goodness – I love festive sweaters! Especially love the boys ones with the reindeer. ADORABLE!

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  23. kathy downey

    January 20, 2017 at 9:32 am

    I will be getting our holiday sweaters early next year,our Walmart never had anything

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  24. Lana Hood

    January 23, 2017 at 11:03 am

    I think we will start a new Xmas tradition next year and all don such cute sweaters as these.

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  25. BobbiJo Pentney

    March 2, 2017 at 11:32 pm

    I adore holiday sweaters.

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  26. Heather Howard

    April 29, 2017 at 9:48 pm

    I totally need to start an ugly Christmas sweater tradition with my kids.

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  27. Jenn E

    May 31, 2017 at 6:18 pm

    All these sweaters are quite cute! I love rocking the ” ugly Christmas sweater” tradition. I love seeing super cute and creative ones, and not to mention, the family photos always turn out to be so fun.

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  28. Treen Goodwin

    June 4, 2017 at 1:54 pm

    I love all the sweaters , so cute , your boys are so stinkin cute :)

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  29. Tania B

    June 17, 2017 at 11:12 am

    I am always amazed at the hideousness of some of these ugly sweaters!~ So much fun though!

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  30. Donna L.

    September 14, 2017 at 3:56 am

    Cute sweaters!

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  31. Debbie White Beattie

    September 25, 2017 at 11:04 pm

    I know that a big thing at Christmas is the ugly Christmas sweater but I still don’t get it but I guess it’s because I lived through that fad when they weren’t considered ugly sweaters to anyone unless you were a teenager like me but I’m not going back.

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  32. kathy downey

    December 10, 2017 at 1:37 pm

    We ordered our sweaters online this Year,we just have a Small Walmart and they don’t have anything for sweaters!

    Reply

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