Ugly Christmas: glamorous outfits are passé
14.11.2018
Translation: Eva Francis
Thinking of your festive Christmas outfit and all the glitz and glam? Think again – these times are over. This year’s motto is: All I want for Christmas is you... err, an Ugly Christmas Sweater.
While I used to get properly dolled up for the festive season – including glitter make-up (I don't want to comment further on this faux pas, I'm done with glitter and glam make-up today) – I've noticed a counter-trend, which started a few years ago and has now reached its peak: celebrating Christmas in woolly sweaters with cheesy x-mas motifs, such as snowmen, reindeers or Santa.
Many pre-Christmas parties specifically include the dress code «Ugly Christmas Sweater» – some even have a prize for the ugliest sweater on the night. It took me a few years to get used to this new trend – I preferred the «light» version: Scandinavia-inspired woolly jumpers. But this Christmas, I've decided to show up at an event wearing a particularly cheesy sweater.
Ugly is the new festive
You're in love with this trend or you've been invited to an Ugly Christmas Sweater party? Check out these awfully beautiful models!
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Speaking of trash: In my opinion, this slushy Christmas song by iconic band Wham! falls into the same category:
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