Tongue-in-cheek or not, kitschy Christmas sweaters say festive like nothing else ever can

Sometimes ugly, sometimes really funny, the kitschy Christmas sweater can use traditional holiday motifs subtly and stylishly or go for kitsch appeal. But it always gets the wearer -- and often others -- in the festive mood. (All Photos: AFP) | Turquoise twist: Boohoo sweater and leggings, Gabriella Rocha boots

Updated on: Dec 17, 2014 3:12 PM IST

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Sometimes ugly, sometimes really funny, the kitschy Christmas sweater can use traditional holiday motifs subtly and stylishly or go for kitsch appeal. But it always gets the wearer -- and often others -- in the festive mood. (All Photos: AFP) | Turquoise twist: Boohoo sweater and leggings, Gabriella Rocha boots

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Most wonderful time of the year: Reindeer and Nordic sweater via pinkqueen.com, Santa sweater via etsy.com, J. Brand jeans, Aerie pajama pants, New Look jogging pants, Converse Chuck Taylor shoes, Ugg boots, Daniel Green slippers

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Character chic: Sweater via amazon.com, Topshop jacket, jeans, rabbit ring and choker, Saint Laurent bag, American Apparel paper bag, Office shoes, white bag via storesupply.com, Adidas black bag, Asos cat ring and beanie, River Island phone case, Shop Zero UV glasses, Fiji water, Nordstrom Rack plastic bag

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Home for the holidays; Marks and Spencer sweater, Marc by Marc Jacobs jeans, Chase & Chloe boots, ModCloth bag, Noma Lites tree, plant via teleflora, Nearly Natural pine cone trim

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