Treat Your Elf To These Cute Christmas Sweaters

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Ugly Christmas sweaters may be the first knit that comes to mind when determining your outfit for holiday soirees like white elephant gift exchanges and themed parties. But there's something merry and bright about a cute Christmas sweater that matches the magic and beauty of the season. Like a little black dress is to cocktail attire, a solid Christmas sweater is a staple of the holiday season that you can wear throughout the winter to show off all your holly jolly hurrah. After all, not all Christmas outfit ideas have to involve Christmas dresses. Note that, like a snowflake, not all cute Christmas sweaters are alike: Some are eclectic and humorous, while others are elegant and understated. To help you choose one that’s just right, we’ve rounded up the best cute Christmas sweaters for women that match every style, occasion, and budget. The one thing they have in common? They’re all just the right amount of festive!

Choose from solid holiday colors, timeless Fair Isle knits, snowflake or reindeer print sweaters, and even some vintage-inspired picks that will take you back to the good ole (holi)days. No matter which sweater or sweatshirt you select, you’re bound to spread a little holiday cheer—and do it in style. When you’ve made your choice, check out our picks for the best velvet pants and warm coats to complete your perfect winter outfit. And don't forget about cozy Christmas socks and matching Christmas pajamas for the whole family. As Ree Drummond likes to say, "The family that wears plaid pajamas together...stays together. Or something like that." We think she would feel the same about these cute sweater options, too!

Fair Isle Crewneck Sweater

Here's another Fair Isle beauty to add to your holiday rotation. This one is bright blue, done right. Plus, it's made of a wool-alpaca blend for a super soft feel that you won't want to take off.

Starry Night Jacquard-Knit Sweater

Pay homage to the classic Christmas carol with this bright red jacquard patterned sweater. The oversized fit and thick knit material will keep you cozy as ever on those cold, starry nights.

Cowboy Christmas Sweater

Celebrate the holidays in true cowboy style like the Drummonds with this western-inspired graphic sweater. It comes in several colors, too, so you can pick the shade that speaks to your holiday vibes.

Robyn Stripe Sweater

Take a page from the ultimate Christmas treat, the candy cane, with this red and white striped number. The turtleneck will keep you extra toasty, too.

Mickey Mouse Jacquard-Knit Sweater

Featuring a vintage Mickey Mouse ski graphic, this sweater brings all the nostalgic winter vibes. The faded baby blue and white color scheme make for a versatile pick that you can sport over and over again.

Sequin Christmas Tree Sweater

It's the details on this sweater for us: The sequin Christmas tree embellishment makes this forest green beauty more than Christmas-worthy. It also comes in red or black, and we're here to tell you that you really can't go wrong with either color.

Fair Isle Cardigan Sweater

It hardly gets more festive than a Fair Isle pattern! Throw on this cozy yarn sweater with jeans for a casual but cute look. It comes in this bright red color as well as a wintry cream and navy!

Lizzy Merry Sweater

It sure is a Merry Christmas! The utmost warmth and comfort is offered with this festively decorated sweater.

Retro Santa Sweatshirt

You can't have Christmas without Santa! This delightful sweatshirt is sure to bring a smile to kids from one to 92. Grab the vintage design in one of several colors!

Santa's New Sleigh Sweater

It doesn't get more classically Christmas than this! Imagine sitting next to the fire with a cup of hot cocoa while wearing this sweet sweater. It's festive, cute, warm, and definitely worth the price tag!

Christmas Lights Christmas Sweater

The tree isn't the only thing that should shine this holiday season. This sequined Christmas light sweater is sure to garner all the compliments.

Motif Sweater

Celebrate the howlidays right when you throw on this super cute choice. Any dog lovers, Ree included, will love cozying up in the soft knit featuring a festively adorned pup.

Reindeer Sweater

Oh, deer! This option is so cute we can hardly stand it. The charming reindeer topped off with golden antlers will go with anything in your wardrobe to mix-and-match for the perfect holiday party outfit.

Christmas Tree and Reindeer Sweater

This highly rated sweater is just the right amount of festive. The neutral colors mean you can pair it with a bright red or green skirt or pant.

Snowflake Pattern Christmas Sweater

Classic and cozy, this red-and-white find will be your December go-to.

Santa Pattern Knit Sweater

Santa Claus is coming to town—and you can get in on all the excitement with this festively fun sweater. The pink coloration makes it a unique choice, too.

Sequin Candy Cane Cardigan

There are ugly Christmas sweaters, and then there are ugly-cute Christmas sweaters. We think this sequin candy cane cardigan qualifies as the latter. Wear it on its own or over a white turtleneck for more coverage.

Textured High Neck Sweater

Is it just us, or do those textured details kinda look like boughs of holly? Either way, the deep red makes this a classic choice for your Christmas festivities. A scalloped hem only adds to the charm!

Nutcracker Sweatshirt

The Pioneer Woman loves her some nutcrackers during the Christmas season, so we bet she'd love this festive sweatshirt, too! It's handmade with unisex sizing.

Snowflake Sherpa Sweatshirt

Let it snow with this oh-so-chic turtleneck sweater. Neutral coloration makes it perfect for wear through the winter and easy to pair with any other festive colors, too. Plus, you'll stay extra warm thanks to that sherpa fabric.

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