CONTRIBUTING EDITOR ~ JORDAN
One of the most enjoyable and hilarious trends of the holiday
season is the ugly Christmas sweater party. If you haven't had the honor of
attending one of these fun-filled gatherings, then you are in for a treat.
Since you will (presumably) only be wearing your ugly
sweater once or twice a year, there is no need to go broke trying to find the most hilarious sweater possible. Thrift stores are an excellent source of pre-loved
festive sweaters, or you can create your
own with a plain sweatshirt
and some simple craft supplies.
For some tacky and wacky inspiration, here are 16 DIY Ugly
Christmas Sweater ideas for you to try this holiday season.
Christmas motifs taken to new levels of kitsch is the name
of the game when it comes to creating the perfect ugly Christmas sweater, and
one of the more iconic images of the season is Santa's reindeer.
This cutesy sweater only needs some sparkly metallic paint
and your hands to create a reindeer fit to lead Santa's sleigh. And with some
strategically placed bows, you can create a set of "his" and
"hers" ugly sweaters for a cute couples' costume.
For another couple's reindeer costume, try this fun sweater
combination. The best ugly sweaters are wacky, tacky and tasteless, and this sweater checks all three boxes. One of you will
have the front half of the reindeer, and your partner-in-hilarity will have the
back half, and the rest of the sweater is
covered in assorted Christmas paraphernalia.
The vast number of parties at Christmas means there are
plenty of recyclable supplies leftover to create some fantastic festive crafts.
With just a hot glue gun and leftover bottle caps, you can create an enviable
(and eco-friendly) ugly sweater in minutes, making it the ideal last-minute
option for your office Christmas party. You can try collecting caps of similar
colors for a cohesive look or go for a random selection for a truly ugly creation.
Is there anything cozier or more festive than a beautifully
decorated fireplace mantle? Channel your inner interior decorator and break out
the Christmas stockings, tinsel and baubles to create your cozy mantle sweater.
This creative ugly
sweater uses Christmas decorations you probably already have on hand, as well
as some fabric paint to create a great 3D design. You may need to spend most of
the party with your arms spread out, but it is a small price to pay for one of
the best ugly sweaters of the night.
Add some sparkle to your sweater
by incorporating Christmas lights into the design. Putting lights on your ugly
Christmas tree sweater is less complicated than you think, but you may need to
carry a spare pack of batteries with you.
If lights are a little too flashy for your taste, try adding
some glitter for a sparkly tacky sweater. Snowmen are one of the most
recognizable Christmas motifs, and this sparkly, glitter-dusted snowman is sure to get you noticed.
For those who prefer a subtler approach to holiday costume
parties, this Christmas light ugly sweater is so cute you will want to wear it
again and again. You will need to be handy with a crochet hook, but the
tutorial is straightforward and has plenty of photographs to follow.
8. The Grinch
He's a mean one, Mr. Grinch! And he also makes an ugly
sweater. Get inspired by one of the wackiest Christmas characters of all time
with this grinchy sweater. Get started
early, and you could even try it out as a cool Halloween costume.
9. Candy Cane
With this sweater, you
are guaranteed to be the most popular person at the party, and you won’t go
hungry if you miss out on the canapes. All you need is a bag of mini candy
canes, a glue gun and a plain sweatshirt,
and you have a tacky-but-delicious
sweater.
10. Advent Calendar
Another spin on the candy-filled sweater is this advent calendar sweater idea that is full of sweet
surprises. Count down the days to
Christmas with a sweater that is covered in felt pockets full of candy. If
the idea of sticky Christmas candy
doesn't appeal to you, try filling the pockets with toys or cringe-worthy
Christmas jokes, and you will be the life of the party.
This fantastic sweater
is a real performance piece, so you may find your arms are a little tired by
the end of the party. By wrapping and securing tinsel to the sweater, then attaching
a few select ornaments, you can create the shape of a Christmas tree with a
mini hula hoop and by holding your arms above your head. Just add a tree topper,
and you have a winning costume.
Pull out all the stops and add some dimension to your
sweater. Stuffed toys, pom poms and fringe all combine to create one of the
craziest looks of the season. You can use this method to create any Christmas
sweater, but one of the best 3D sweaters
is jolly ol' Santa. With his fluffy white
beard and round belly, he is perfect for creating a 3D masterpiece.
What's tackier than an ugly Christmas sweater? Ugly
Christmas ties! Combine the two for an ugly sweater that surpasses the rest.
Add a huge bow and some button ornaments, and you will have
the ugly sweater contest in the bag. Thrift stores are a great resource for
finding all sorts of wacky patterned ties, or you could raid your Dad's closet.
14. Snow Globe
Want the most unique
sweater at the party? Try this unusual
snow-globe-inspired outfit that takes a humble
salad bowl and turns your sweater into a sparkling explosion of Christmas
cheer. You can add whatever Christmas toys you like, but be aware you will
probably be asked to jump around all night so people can see the globe at work.
15. Stuffed Stocking
Crafting an elaborate ugly sweater can be time-consuming and
expensive, so for a fast budget-friendly
option, try this stocking sweater. All you need to do is attach a Christmas
stocking to a plain sweater, and voila, you have a great sweater, and as a bonus, the perfect place to
hide your Christmas snacks.
16. Ornaments
Finally, if you are really
pushed for time or have a limited budget, just safety pin whatever Christmas
baubles you can find all over a plain
sweatshirt for a look that says: "A Christmas supply store threw up on
me!"
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