When it comes to the ugly Christmas sweater, the uglier the better, especially if you’re attending a party that’s likely to have a contest and you’re looking for the top spot. There are sweaters that don’t look too bad and if you buy one and feel like it needs some changes then there are simple changes you can manage to make it even uglier. To have a unique ugly sweater, you can find a simple sweater and make the decorations yourself to create a masterpiece that can’t be found anywhere else. Whichever path you choose, here are helpful tips that will make that sweater stand out because of its ugliness.

1. Cut out different Christmas shapes by tracing felt and using small templates. You can cut out a letter if you want to spell something out on the sweater to make a statement that is in line with the event. You can be as creative as you want with your cutouts.

2. Add a creative gold bead necklace. It’s versatile and you’ll love the added feature of your sweater around the neckline and you can even add fringe or cut out a tree to complete the look. A good idea is to apply the glue to the sweater first, then place the gold beads on it and let it dry sufficiently.

2. Use any additional Christmas decorations you have on the sweater. You can use ties on the sweater to make it even more catchy and not only on the front of the sweater but also on the back. Ribbons can be good for writing words or used as embellishments on your sweater. You go overboard and glue on some small bells and the ornaments normally expected on the Christmas tree.

3. Personalize your jersey by adding a fun photo. It can be yours or your friends’ and you can complete it with painted text or cut out letters to creatively add your text.

4. Sew tacky Christmas-themed items onto your ugly Christmas sweater to make it stand out. You can use anything from a stuffed reindeer, a crown of socks, or a Santa hat. When adding items, remember that size can determine the end result with larger items taking up the most space. The secret is to select garments that don’t weigh down your sweater.

5. Add necklaces or shoulder pads to the sweater. A turtleneck sweater that is a different color than the sweater can be a great addition to your ugly Christmas sweater. An easy way to add a collar is to cut it out of old shirts before sewing it on or simply wear a collared garment under the sweater.

6. Use different accessories to complete the ugly Christmas sweater look. You can add Christmas-themed earrings, silly glasses, socks, mittens, plaid pants, hats, scarves, and other pieces that are appropriate.