https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/more-ugly-sweater-etiquette Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 14 May 2026 07:13:52 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/more-ugly-sweater-etiquette#post-1408706 Wed, 10 Dec 2014 04:07:35 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1408706@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If it's a contest, I'm sure you can abstain. Your planned outfit sounds just perfect to me!<br />I would have said what Mary and Suz did if I were that clever. </p> <p>You know what--I think I'll be spared the "ugly sweater" trend, because I think a lot of the people in my business (home sewing) would be wearing those sweaters un-ironically. That is, they will wear them with a genuine sense of fun and good cheer. I would not call them "ugly," even if I don't personally aspire to the look. </p> <p>And another thought, along the lines of Suz's comment: holidays are stressful. If it makes one happy to put on a sweater with a holiday motif, why not just do it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/more-ugly-sweater-etiquette#post-1408703 Wed, 10 Dec 2014 04:03:19 +0000 Anonymous 1408703@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Before I thrifted a couple of really obnoxious Christmas sweaters I would wear a sparkly sweater with some sort of holiday costume jewelry and that seemed to appease everyone. Cheap jingle bells strung on a chain or piece of ribbon work well. Or just tie a ribbon on somewhere or a package bow pinned on your outfit. One year I grouped three cheap holiday brooches on a red vest. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/more-ugly-sweater-etiquette#post-1408697 Wed, 10 Dec 2014 03:51:38 +0000 Sara L. 1408697@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh Suz, too funny! I hate those ugly holiday sweaters too. I actually have one though that my son gave me when he was about 3. I try to put it on for a couple short hours every year just for him. </p> <p>If you need a cheap one thrift stores seem to have tons of them at this time of year. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/more-ugly-sweater-etiquette#post-1408685 Wed, 10 Dec 2014 03:28:24 +0000 Suz 1408685@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>People, help me here. <b>WHAT IS WITH THIS UGLY SWEATER NONSENSE????</b></p> <p>Phew. I mean, really!! As if we don't have enough to get stressed out about on the holidays. Cleaning, decorating, baking, cooking,&nbsp;shopping, visiting, entertaining, sending greetings, attending parties....<b>and now we have to go thrifting for "ugly" sweaters, too????<br /></b><br />Sorry for that rant.&nbsp;</p> <p>I would be tempted to wear your planned outfit PLUS a protest sign. <b>DOWN </b>with ugly sweaters. Down with holiday irony. Let's just eat cookies.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/more-ugly-sweater-etiquette#post-1408682 Wed, 10 Dec 2014 03:21:59 +0000 Mellllls 1408682@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>thanks all.&nbsp; if anything, i was wondering if the sparkly sweater would be too dressy in light of the ugly sweater contest.&nbsp; generally we a "business casual" (i.e. no jeans) office. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/more-ugly-sweater-etiquette#post-1408676 Wed, 10 Dec 2014 03:08:27 +0000 Anonymous 1408676@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think your outfit sounds perfect too. I'd definitely think something like that at work&nbsp;is supposed to be&nbsp;for ugly holiday sweaters that people already own. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/more-ugly-sweater-etiquette#post-1408674 Wed, 10 Dec 2014 03:06:44 +0000 MsMary 1408674@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just say no to the ugly sweaters.&nbsp; The outfit you have planned sounds lovely! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/more-ugly-sweater-etiquette#post-1408670 Wed, 10 Dec 2014 03:00:22 +0000 Liz 1408670@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ugly sweater in this case refers to one of those highly-decorated Christmas sweaters. Just be a bit careful with your sparkly sweater -- you want to make sure it doesn't get mistaken as your idea of a holiday sweater for the contest. : )&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/more-ugly-sweater-etiquette#post-1408660 Wed, 10 Dec 2014 02:32:42 +0000 retailgirl 1408660@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What you planned to wear sounds just right. "Ugly sweater" does mean "ugly holiday sweater", so if you don't have one, don't worry. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/more-ugly-sweater-etiquette#post-1408657 Wed, 10 Dec 2014 02:27:52 +0000 Mellllls 1408657@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Similar to staysfit, I also have a work-related "ugly sweater" dilemma.&nbsp; Our work holiday party is a luncheon party tomorrow and I have just learned that there will be an "ugly sweater" contest at the party.&nbsp; The party is at a somewhat casual restaurant.&nbsp; The party is "voluntary" and many people do not attend but I am a first year manager....I think my attendance is mandatory :)</p> <p>I interpret "ugly sweater" to mean "ugly holiday sweater". &nbsp; I think the idea is to wear an old holiday sweater that you have had for ages. Am I off base? I do not have any holiday sweaters and I am obviously not going to acquire one by tomorrow.&nbsp; I suppose I could wear a non-holiday "ugly sweater" but I don't know if I even have it...I don't tend to buy sweaters I consider ugly and I am not sure what would qualify.</p> <p>What do you suggest I wear to the party?&nbsp; I had planned to wear a sparkly sweater and pencil skirt. </p>