Where to Buy Ugly Christmas Sweaters Near Me (and Online)
You can find ugly Christmas sweaters in big-box and department stores in late fall, but sizes and designs sell out fast. Ordering online gives you more designs and the full size range. InterStellux is an online shop: our knit sweaters reach US addresses in about 5–6 business days, all-over print sweaters in about 13–18 business days.
Where can you buy an ugly Christmas sweater in person?
In late fall, many big-box stores and department stores set up a seasonal rack of holiday sweaters, usually near the Christmas decorations and gifts. Thrift and secondhand shops are the place to look if you want a genuinely vintage sweater from past decades, though what you find depends on luck and sizes are mixed. Costume and party supply shops sometimes carry novelty sweaters too, especially close to the holidays. The big advantage of buying in person is that you can try a sweater on and wear it home the same day. The downside is choice: stores carry a limited number of designs, and popular sizes often disappear in the weeks just before office parties and family gatherings. If you shop in person, go early in the season and bring the measurement of a sweater that already fits you well.
Is it better to buy in a store or online?
It depends on how much time you have and how particular you are about the design. A store wins when your party is a day or two away and you simply need something festive right now. Online wins on choice: you can browse many designs, filter by size and compare knit and printed styles side by side without driving between shops. The trade-off is waiting for delivery and not being able to try the sweater on first. As a rule of thumb, ordering online makes sense when you still have at least one to three weeks before the event, depending on the style you choose. The table below sets out the main differences, so you can decide which route fits your plans and your calendar this season.
How fast can you get an ugly Christmas sweater online?
At InterStellux, the answer depends on the style. Our knit sweaters typically reach US addresses in about 5–6 business days. All-over print sweaters typically take about 13–18 business days, because they ship internationally. Both windows include 3 business days of handling, and both are estimates, not guaranteed dates. For Christmas, plan backward from the day you need the sweater. Order knit by around December 14, all-over print by around November 25 (estimate, not guaranteed). For an office party or ugly sweater contest earlier in December, move those dates earlier by the same amount. Orders over $89.95 ship free, in the US and internationally. If several people in your group are ordering, place one combined order early so the sweaters travel together, and see the shipping policy page linked in our store footer for full details.
How do you pick the right size without trying it on?
Start with a sweater that already fits you well. Lay it flat and measure across the chest from armpit to armpit. Then compare it with the size chart on the product page: if the chart lists the full chest, double your measurement first; if it lists 1/2 chest, compare it as it is. If you plan to wear a shirt underneath or simply like a relaxed fit, go up one size. Our knit sweaters come in unisex sizes S–3XL and are knitted with colored yarn, so the pattern is part of the fabric. Our all-over print sweaters come in adult sizes S–5XL and youth sizes 2XS–XL. For more detail on unisex sizing and roomier fits, read our plus-size fit guide. If a sweater does not fit, our 30-day return policy gives you time to sort it out.
Do you ship outside the US?
Yes, for all-over print sweaters. They ship to eight destinations outside the US: Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea and the United Arab Emirates. Duties and taxes are included in the order (DDP), so there is nothing extra to pay at the door. Knit sweaters ship within the US only, and they cannot be sent to American Samoa, the Marshall Islands, the Northern Mariana Islands or APO/FPO/DPO addresses. If you live outside the US and want a festive sweater, the all-over print range is the way to go, with designs covering many of the same holiday themes. Delivery times outside the US vary by destination, so order early and read the shipping policy page in our store footer before you place an order.
| Factor | Buying in a store | Ordering online |
|---|---|---|
| Designs | A limited seasonal selection | Many designs to compare in one place |
| Sizes | Popular sizes can sell out close to parties | The full size range is listed on each product page |
| When you have it | The same day | After shipping, so plan ahead |
| Trying on | Try before you buy | Measure first and check the size chart |
| Returns | Depends on the store | Our 30-day return policy applies |
Shop our ugly Christmas sweaters in two different styles. Our real knit ugly Christmas sweaters are knitted with colored yarn, so the design is built into the fabric, in unisex sizes S–3XL. The gingerbread man city skyline sweater is a good example: a grumpy gingerbread man blowing a frosty breath over a city skyline, framed by Fair Isle bands. Our all-over print Christmas sweaters are printed on sweater-knit polyester, which allows bolder artwork and a wider size range, including youth sizes. Pick the style that suits your party, check the size chart and order early.
