Here's hoping that those of you who think your Christmas sweater is so cool will think twice this holiday season after seeing all of these questionable Christmas sweater inspirations. The Christmas sweater is a yearly source of ridicule. For some reason, people have never been able to knit a fashionable depiction of Rudolph or Santa's sleigh.
What used to be outright ridicule has now turned to irony as bad Christmas sweater parties are thrown every holiday season celebrating the worst of the worst. Christmas sweaters have also inspired many other non-sweater apparel pieces such as shoes. The Christmas sweater is the one piece of clothing the world loves to hate. Here's hoping that all of these questionable Christmas sweater inspirations inspire you to rock your Frosty the Snowman sweater this holiday season. Just don't consider it awesom -- unless, of course, you do so ironically. There are rules to this thing.
10 Questionable Christmas Sweater Inspirations
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Humorous Holiday Sweaters
Tipsy Elves Makes Ugly Christmas Sweaters Hip
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Ugly Christmas Sweater Parties
One Time of Year Tacky Is Trendy
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Christmas-Inspired Shoots
The Vogue Gioiello December 2010 Spread Showcases Luxe Winter Garments
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Christmas Sweater Chucks
These Converse Kicks Go Perfect With Dad's Pullover
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Intentional Fashion Fails
The Ugly Christmas Sweater Shirt Pokes Fun at a Holiday Tradition
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TV-Inspired Tees
The 'Ugly Summer Sweater' on Threadless Pays Homage to Bill Cosby
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Kaleidoscope Knits
OXBOW by Bless Sweaters Are a Sweet Way to Stay Warm
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Ugly Sweater Love
The Holiday Sweater Song
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Nordic Snowflake Kicks
Spring Court B1 Snow Wool Sneakers Will Keep Your Feet Warm & Fuzzy
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Festive Fashion Disasters
Horrendous Holiday Sweaters
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