Vintage Ugly Christmas Sweaters are a fun and nostalgic part of holiday fashion, featuring over-the-top designs, insanely bright colors, and quirky 3-D appliqué like bells and bows . Most of us think fondly of our Grandma or Great Aunt wearing these sweaters at holiday gatherings. Well, the trend has been revived for a new generation and here is How to Style a Vintage Ugly Christmas Sweater in 2024. 

Here are some of our favorite ways for a modern take on styling an Ugly Christmas Sweater in 2024:

1. Dress It Up- I know we like to make fun of the sweaters, but they dress up nice. Throw on a bow tie and button up or a party dress and layer a holiday cardi to fancy up for a vintage nostalgic Christmas outfit perfect for any cocktail party or work dinner.
   

2. Get Comfortable- Having a mellow family celebration? Pick a Xmas sweater then pair it with some track pants and some of your favorite sneakers to bring a sporty athletic look to the party. Plus you will be able to fill up on holiday cookies without an issue.

3. Get Modern- Top off your otherwise black outfit with a festive sweater. Have some faux leather pants, dress or skirt? Wearing something sleek under your oversized sweater can make you feel more ready for a party. You can keep your cool modern look, just add a little holiday flare with your choice of sweater. We have a ton of black sweaters with red and green details, so don’t go changing.

4.  Keep Cool- Just be yourself. Top off your favorite vintage graphic tee and denim with a Ugly Christmas Sweater, you’ll look festive but stay true to your vintage style.
   

5. Over the Top- Go all out. Pick the tackiest Ugly Christmas Sweater you can find and pair it with an all red and green outfit then top it off with light up antlers or a Santa hat. You will be the hit of the party! 
   
   

Want to get a Vintage Ugly Christmas Sweater to rock this holiday season? Shop our selection of thousands of Vintage Ugly Christmas Sweaters now! Or shop the DROP, our curated collection of vintage new arrivals here. We also have Mystery Packs where one of our staffers will select a sweater for you to save you time and add a little mystery to your life. And don't forget National Ugly Sweater Day (yes, this is a thing) is Friday December 20th this year!

Need some more ideas on what kind of sweater to choose? Here are some features to look for when picking out your Vintage Ugly Christmas sweater-

1. Loud Colors: The bolder the better! Select a sweater with traditional brights like red, green, gold, and white. Or get all Y2K and pick a pastel or Neon color combo.

2. Bring on the Bling: Common themes include large, cartoony images of Santa Claus, reindeer, Christmas trees, snowmen, and elves. Sometimes these images are three-dimensional with attached pom-poms, bells, or bows. We say bring on the bling.

3. Materials: Most vintage sweaters are made from wool, acrylic, or cotton blends. They can be a little scratchy or overly warm, but this adds to the comedic discomfort. We say be brave, this only happens once a year!

Get ready for a photo-op- get your family or friends together to purchase funny Vintage Ugly Christmas Sweaters and see what everyone comes up with. It can be your new tradition and make for some stellar social media posts! Want to top off your Vintage Ugly Christmas Sweater with some light up antlers, a Santa hat or festive holiday earrings? Here is a link to our Holiday Accessories to add to your look! Stop by a Ragstock shop near you to try on sweaters and put your holiday outfit together or follow any of our links for easy web shopping. 

Whatever you wear this holiday season we’re hoping it’s a fun time for you and your loved ones!