Things to Wear to an Ugly Christmas Sweater Party

Holidays/ Celebrations

By: Ellie 13-Dec-2010

Introduction:

While some may worry about finding things to wear to an Ugly Christmas Sweater party, it's easy to avoid the stress! These parties are some of the most fun, laid-back holiday events out there. For once, you can revel in the opportunity to go to a party where "dressing up" means dressing as ridiculous as humanly possible. This article will hopefully give you a few tips to planning the perfect ugly sweater outfit for your next party.

A Really, Really Ugly Sweater

As you can probably guess, this item is by far the most essential thing to wear to an Ugly Christmas Sweater party. True ugly sweaters are hard to come by, however, as current stores will always try to make their merchandise appear to have at least some semblance of style. The shiniest sleigh bell bead attachments and the fluffiest glued-on Santa hats are only found in thrift stores, clothing swap events, or the back of your mom's closet. Be diligent in your search, as this is the piece that makes the outfit!

Knee-High Patterned Socks

Most people are so overjoyed at finding the perfect sweater that they forget the importance of footwear. Add a little jingle to your step with socks that have bells sewn on the edges, or pick a pair with as many obnoxious glitter snowflakes as possible; the key is to find something to clash horrendously with the sweater for the best effect. Socks are much easier to find, and there are plenty of them at Target, Walmart, and some department stores, as well as online at Amazon.com.

Head and Hair Accessories

Head and hair accessories are perfect opportunities to add extra cheer to your Ugly Christmas Sweater outfit. Again, the goal here is to find something overwhelmingly Christmas-y and revolting. Santa hats and elf hats are popular choices, as well as gigantic bright red hair bows--bonus points if you can fit three or more of these on your head at one time.

A Fake White Beard

Seriously, who can say no to a polyester-nylon blend itch rag attached to the face for hours? Totally worth the $5 at any costume store.

Age Makeup

Only for the truly hardcore ugly sweater partiers, age makeup polishes off the ultimate outfit--and offers the perfect chance to hide your true identity. When your nephew asks, "Are you really Santa Claus?" or your elderly aunt recognizes your ugly sweater as the one she hand-knitted for you in 1986, you are already wearing the perfect disguise. No one has to know.

Final Thoughts

Have fun putting together your ugly sweater ensemble! Below is a great resource for finding that perfect ugly sweater.

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Traqqer 2/22/2011
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Knee-high patterned socks...those are awesome, awesome awesome. Whoever invented them should received a gold medal. They are awesomely campy! :)
PajamaMommy 12/17/2010
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I want an invitation to this party!
PajamaMommy 12/17/2010
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I want an invitation to this party!