A brief history of ugly holiday sweaters
The holiday sweater rose to cultural prominence in the 1950s.
Boring, you might say.
The ready availability and cultural acceptance of this Christmas tradition makes it pointless.
(Maybe not as effectively as a strong rum punch, but still.)
You need anunthinkablyugly sweater, something too weird for Targetand you need accessories to make itworse.
Luckily, late capitalism has you covered.
I mean, it comes with lights, feathers, and a stuffed animal.
But youll win the tacky sweater prize, so its worth it.
DuseysDesignsOnADimeis offering the truly horrific Barbie on a stripper pole design you see below.
I love it because its so…homemade looking.
Then strap on yourSanta bootsandChristmas capeand hit the party!
The classy path
I think the errant super-computer from 1984sWarGamessaid it best: Strange game.
The only winning move is not to play.
Joshua/WOPR was talking about global thermonuclear war, but it applies to ugly Christmas sweater parties, as well.
Try something like this tasteful seasonalsweater from Talbots, or thisBjorn Norwiegan sweater from Icewear.
Like all good fashion, Christmas party-wear should be an expression of your own style.
If, like me, you plan to spend the holidays hiding from the plague, congratulations!
