ugly sweater
Gaudy Christmas garment
An ugly sweater is a deliberately garish or tacky knitted sweater, especially one worn to holiday parties as a joke or competition.
The style embraces clashing colors, gaudy patterns, and excessive decorations—reindeer, snowflakes, tinsel, even battery-powered lights.
What began as ironic thrift-store finds became a retail category: We're having an ugly sweater contest at the office party.
- tackyVulgar or slightly sticky
- holiday traditionRecurring seasonal observance
- holidayDay of rest
- gaudyTastelessly ornate
- knittedMade by looping yarn
festive · reindeer · snowflake · party · office party · garish · wool · itchy · kitschy · grandma · cozy · hideous · novelty · vintage · thrift store · embarrassing · contest · office
- ChristmasChristmas tree, Christmas, Christmas Day, Christmas ornaments, Santa
- sweaterspullover, cardigan, jumper, turtleneck, crewneck
- novelty itemswhoopee cushion, rubber chicken, fake vomit, hand buzzer, fake poop
- formal weartuxedo, tux, evening gown, ball gown, formal suit
ugly sweaterhigh fashion
Luxury designer apparel industry
runway fashion · fashion-forward · designer wear · couture · sartorial elegance
ugly sweaterformal wear
Elegant occasion clothing
evening wear · formal attire · cocktail dress · evening gown · tuxedo
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