If ever there were a time to wear something so hideously godawful that it's actually really freaking fabulous—well, 'tis the season and all.
Because in the last few years, sweaters adorned with everything from snowmen appliqué to Christmas bulbs and even tinsel garlands and ornaments have really gotten the glow up, transitioning from tragically uncool to kinda trendy. (At least during the winter weeks you spend decking halls, trimming trees and sipping egg nog.)
Ugly holiday sweaters have now become so de rigueur that you're likely to receive at least one December party invitation instructing you to turn up in your favorite so-cheesy-it's-cool knit. And before you hesitate, remember that everyone from Justin Timberlake to Demi Lovato to Beyoncé has deigned to rock the Yuletide trend, so ain't no way you're too cool for it.
In honor of National Ugly Christmas Sweater day Dec. 17, grab yourself a peppermint hot chocolate, blast the Mariah Carey and make your spirits bright with these priceless photos.
So fierce! The Queer Eye star debuts Alaska Airline's annual holiday sweater.
The Bachelor in Paradise star tried on Orbit Gum's first-ever ugly holiday sweater, which is peppermint scented, dispenses gum and has built in mistletoe!
The famous couple that wears matching holiday sweaters together, stays together! "@TipsyElves, you are the best," Kym wrote.
"Whether you do up dog or down dog, always do #rescuedog!" the former Real Housewives of New York City star wrote. "Happy #holidog from me and @biggysmallz. People ask me if I want to go out this year—I say #namasleigh home."
"If I've got this mischievous grin you know I'm wearing @TipsyElves!" the Shark Tank star joked on Instagram.
The soccer stud showed off her limited-edition notjust festive sweater just in time for Christmas 2020.
While lounging around the house, the "All About That Bass" singer got festive in a Tipsy Elves sweater.
At the company holiday party, the Hollywood couple didn't disappoint in the fashion department.
"12th annual Ugly Christmas Sweater Party last night. Didn't take many pics, didn't go to bed til 3am, didn't feel too hot waking up this morning but ohhh my goodness my heart is SO full," Lauren Akins shared on Instagram in 2019. "Merry Christmas yall! Love each of you more than words."
On National Ugly Sweater Day, the daytime talk-show hosts went all out thanks to UglyChristmasSweater.com
The beloved jazz saxophonist got into the holiday spirit by showing off his collaboration sweater with Tipsy Elves.
The Bachelor in Paradise couple donned their Dunkin' Donuts festive apparel.
"Go ugly or go home," the Live With Kelly and Ryan co-host shared on Instagram while wearing Tipsy Elves.
"When someone tells you their favorite holiday drink isn't @CaptainMorganUSA & Cola," The Bachelorette star joked on Instagram while wearing his Tipsy Elves sweater.
"These f--king assholes said it was a sweater party," the actor joked while wearing a Tipsy Elves sweater next to Hugh Jackman and Jake Gyllenhaal.
'Tis the season to wear your Tipsy Elves sweaters and this supermodel is no exception.
How can you not be "Crazy in Love" with the singer's office holiday party ensemble?
The "American Country Love Song" country singer showed off his Pillsbury limited edition ugly Christmas sweater.
Cheers to the holidays! The Hollywood actor and Captain Morgan Chief Party Officer modeled the brand's new holiday outfits from Tipsy Elves.
"Shout out to all the REAL SANTAS that eat the cookies their kids left out as soon as you get them to sleep. #Crumbs #HimDownstairs," the "Suit and Tie" singer wrote on Instagram while sporting his Tipsy Elves sweater.
"Merry Christmas happy holidays ! I Don't think my kids liked their gifts," the former N' Sync member joked on Twitter.
"Somebody Please Help! Jada makes us wear these Ugly Ass Sweaters for Christmas... She's Doin? Too Much!" he joked on Instagram. "And she's just gettin' Started."
The Live! co-hosts showed off their matching Tipsy Elves sweaters next to Kate Winslet.
"My hubby and I finished 4th place in our family's very competitive ugly Xmas sweater competition tonight," Angela Ribeiro shared on Instagram.
"Getting into the holiday spirit!! falalalala lalalala!! @mrtankcook my other half," the star wrote while posing with her then-fiancé while wearing Tipsy Elves.
The View co-host appeared in a festive look while on Late Night With Seth Meyers.
"Having a drink with Santa is our kind of night. Get one of these sweaters while you can," the country singer shared on Instagram while wearing his Tipsy Elves ensemble.
The actress wore this festive snowman sweater during a visit to Hallmark's Home & Family at Universal Studios Hollywood.
"I'm challenging you to post your ugly sweater. Tag @stjude & @kmart #UglySweaterForBetter & Kmart will donate $1 to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital," the actor wrote to his followers.
The former Today show star showed off her holiday spirit with this festive sweater.