Funny shirts to wear instead of an ugly Christmas sweater
Ugly sweater parties are fun right up until the itchy acrylic and the overheated living room. A funny Christmas shirt or hoodie gets the same laugh and is comfortable all night. Here are our favorites for holiday parties, from the office to the family room.
The loophole
This Counts as My Ugly Sweater has a loud red Christmas sweater printed right on it, so technically you dressed up. It's the one to wear to the party that says sweaters required.
See the This Counts as My Ugly Sweater shirt ($24.99)For the host who's barely holding it together
Holiday Stress Level: Melting, with a snowman losing the battle, and a reassuring footnote: but festive.
See the Holiday Stress Level: Melting shirt ($24.99)For the worst gift wrapper in the family
Wrapped With Love and Way Too Much Tape is for the person whose presents look like they survived a storm. Everyone knows who wrapped them anyway.
See the Wrapped With Way Too Much Tape shirt ($24.99)For the movie marathon
Same Plot, Different Sweater is for anyone who watches every holiday romance movie and can guess the ending ten minutes in. It comes on white or sport grey.
See the Same Plot, Different Sweater shirt ($24.99)For the cocoa drinker
My Hot Cocoa Is 90% Marshmallows works as a hoodie for cold nights looking at lights, and it's also on a mug, which is where the marshmallows go.
See the My Hot Cocoa Is 90% Marshmallows hoodie ($44.99)For the loud house
Silent Night? Not in This House is a family favorite, and a good pick if you want matching shirts for everyone in the Christmas card photo.
See the Silent Night? Not in This House shirt ($24.99)Before you order
For December parties, order early: printing and carrier times stretch in the weeks before Christmas. Hoodies run as a relaxed unisex fit if you want to layer over a long-sleeve shirt.