10 Stylish Alternatives to the Ugly Christmas Sweater
Because it's time to stop the madness.
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From sweater parties to bar crawls and contests, ugly sweaters have (unfortunately) made a big comeback over the last few years. And while you might feel pressured to wear a giant Rudolph across your chest lest you be labeled a humbug, just know that you have options. Stylish options. Stylish options that you'll actually wear throughout the rest of the winter, and not just for one party. From Nordic knitwear to Fair Isle classics, here are 10 great alternatives to the ugly Christmas sweater.
Uniqlo
Pendleton
Bonobos
Kapital
Kacinga Textured Sweater
If you want a little extra abstract art with your knitwear.
$610, mrporter.com
Jamieson's of Shetland
Junya Watanabe
Jacquard Knit Wool Blend Sweater
Nothing says holiday festivities like red jacquard.
$710, mrporter.com
Dries Van Noten
Fair Isle Wool Blend Sweater
Leave it up to Dries to make the chicest "ugly" sweater of all time.
$905, mrporter.com
DSquared2
Ski Skier Intarsia Knit Jumper
This works as well in a ski lodge as it does fireside in your house.
$930, farfetch.com
Burberry
Patchwork Cashmere and Wool Blend Sweater
Honestly? This one's just really damn cool.
$1,450, mrporter.com
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