15 Of Our Favorite Pop Culture-Inspired Holiday Sweaters
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It’s that time of year again… time to break out all those “ugly” Christmas sweaters. As usual there’s no shortage of options out there including some fantastic pop culture and fandom-inspired designs.
Even if you don’t plan on going to many holiday gatherings and parties this year, it doesn’t mean you can’t still wear your holiday spirit quite literally on your sleeve. If you’re not sure where to start, we’ve rounded up some of our favorites this year!
1. BOXLUNCH GIFTS
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BoxLunch Gifts has a huge assortment of holiday sweaters again this year spanning a wide range of fandoms, including some designs available exclusively at the pop culture retailer. Everything is available in extended sizes, and for every $10 you spend at BoxLunch you help provide one meal for local food banks.
2. GILMORE GIRLS “I SMELL SNOW” CHRISTMAS SWEATER —$68.95
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Embrace the nostalgia and celebrate the holiday season with the Gilmore Girls "I Smell Snow" Christmas Sweater. Order yours today and let the spirit of Stars Hollow and your love for Gilmore Girls warm your heart throughout the winter season!
3. FUN.COM x FRAGGLE ROCK UGLY CHRISTMAS SWEATSHIRT — $39.99
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Do you ever wish the Christmas parties you attended were a little more lively? A little less small talk a little more dancing? A little less post-meal dozing a little more mischief-making? Maybe we could all take a note from the Fraggles this holiday season. They know how to get down. Every one of those little puppets likes to shimmy and twirl, from Gobo to Mokey. Even the Dozers stop working and dance when the opportunity comes along. This year, dance all the pre-Christmas cares away and bring a little Fraggle enthusiasm to your holiday get-togethers!
4. HER UNIVERSE x STAR WARS DARTH VADER PIANO PORTRAIT HOLIDAY SWEATER — $54.90
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Celebrate the holidays on the Dark Side with this Star Wars-inspired sweater! Featuring a portrait of Darth Vader playing the piano by the fire, this sweater is perfect for keeping warm during winter festivities.
5. NETFLIX x HELLFIRE CLUB UGLY CHRISTMAS SWEATER — $48.00
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Rep your Stranger Things love wearing this “Hellfire Club” Christmas sweater from the official Netflix Shop. Available in extended sizes it’s perfect for every member of our favorite Dungeons & Dragons club.
6. PARAMOUNT x TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES CHRISTMAS ADULT CREWNECK SWEATSHIRT — $54.95
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Embrace the holiday season with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Christmas Adult Crewneck Sweatshirt. This cozy sweatshirt features your favorite heroes in a festive design, perfect for staying warm while reminiscing about pizza-loving crimefighters.
7. HOT TOPIC
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Pop culture retailer Hot Topic carries a wide range of holiday sweaters and sweatshirts, perfect for all those holiday parties!
8. STAR TREK: THE ORIGINAL SERIES “TREK THE HALLS” SWEATSHIRT — $54.95
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Get ready to boldly go where no one has gone before this holiday season with the Star Trek The Halls Ugly Christmas Sweater. This unique and festive sweater combines the iconic Star Trek theme with the joyous spirit of Christmas, creating a must-have item for any fan of the beloved sci-fi franchise. This sweater features classic Star Trek elements such as the USS Enterprise, phasers, and the famous “Live Long and Prosper” hand gesture, all intertwined with traditional holiday symbols like snowflakes and Christmas trees. The result is a fun and eye-catching design that will surely make you stand out at any holiday gathering.
9. ETSY x THE GRINCH “MY DAY IS BOOKED” HOLIDAY SWEATSHIRT — $28.00+
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Nothing says “Merry Christmas!” quite like the Grinch (before his heart grew three sizes, of course). This sweatshirt from Etsy is available in a variety of colors, and is perfect for anyone as cuddly as a cactus and/or as charming as an eel.
10. BLACKMILK CLOTHING x GINGERDEAD MAN OVERSIZED SWEATER — $72.00
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Run, run… as fast as you can. It’s the Gingerdead Man! BlackMilk Clothing has the perfect sweater this year for those of you who like your holiday spirit on the dark side.
11. DISNEY STORE MINNE MOUSE HOLIDAY FAMILY FAMILY SWEATERS — $50.00+
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Tis the season to be jolly and oh so stylish in this festive pullover featuring Minnie in a Santa hat amidst sweet candy cane stripes. Super soft and so very merry, it's part of the Family Matching Collection so everyone you love can look this good. And what a perfect picture you'll make!
12. UGLYCHRISTMASSWEATERS.COM x THE BIG LEBOWSKI “THE DUDE ABIDES” UGLY CHRISTMAS SWEATER —$49.99
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The Dude does abide, that's for sure. (Because he likes to feel tipsy like one of Santa's elves.) And if you're a fan of The Big Lebowski and the Dude, you're not like the Nihilists. You do believe in something, and most likely, you believe in the spirt of Christmas. So why not show the world how much you love The Big Lebowski this holiday season by wearing our officially-licensed The Big Lebowski the Dude Abides ugly Christmas sweater.
13. HBO x SUCCESSION “ROY TO THE WORLD” UGLY HOLIDAY FLEECE CREWNECK SWEATSHIRT — $32.95
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Know a Succession super-fan? The HBO Shop has this Roy-inspired ugly Christmas sweatshirt that’s perfect for the holiday season. Available in black or blue and offered in extended sizes.
14. MIDDLE OF BEYOND x GREMLINS SWEATER — $90
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You might not immediately think of Gremlins as a Christmas flick, but the 1984 classic gives a lot of nods to the holiday season. With this plush sweater—which is available in multiple sizes, extra small to 3XL—you can get into the spirit of things and have some extra fun along the way. Even better? You can get it wet and it won’t inadvertently unleash bedlam on your hometown.
15. THE UGLY CHRISTMAS PARTY STORE x BACK TO THE PRESENTS CHRISTMAS SWEATER — $49.99
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You won’t have to race into the future—or the past—to get your hands on this Back to the Future-inspired ugly Christmas sweater.. It’s available in a variety of colors, and with Doc’s tricked-out DeLorean right in the center, this design actually cuts right to the chase: It’s time to get back to the presents.
Marena Bronson is an award-winning journalist, a life-long nerd, and the Editor-in-Chief of Fashion and Fandom. Follow her on Twitter and Instagram.
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