Sweaters for every guest, decorations that set the tone and a contest people will fight to win. Rated 4.4 stars or higher on Amazon, $10 to $60. Prices checked October 19, 2026.
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The sweater that wins$59.95
For her, extra loud$59.95
Lights up the room$33.99
For the guest who forgot their sweater$18.99
Tells guests what they walked into$9.99
The photo wall$11.99
Big lights off, these on$12.99
No dishes after$14.99
Settles the contest fairly$12.99
A prize worth winning$9.99TapClick to see it on Amazon
Tipsy Elves is one of the best-known ugly sweater brands, with more than 5,000 ratings on this men's line. Lots of loud designs, so nobody shows up in the same one.
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Embellished pullovers with 3D details that photograph well from across the room. Over 5,000 ratings and a long list of designs to choose from.
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A sweater with LED lights built in. Turn the big lights down and this is the one everyone looks at, for less than the name brands.
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Someone always shows up in a plain sweater. Keep a basket of these by the door: 12 different headbands, one size fits all, and they are in the contest photos too.
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A gold glitter banner for the wall behind the food or the front door. It sets the joke before anyone takes off their coat.
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The hot cocoa barSwiss Miss Hot Cocoa with Marshmallows, 30 Packets
A second photo wallRed, Silver and Green Tinsel Curtains, 2 PackTapClick to see it on Amazon
Green, red, pink, white and gold balloons in three sizes, enough for an arch behind the contest lineup. It is where every group photo will get taken.
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Old school colored bulbs make a living room feel like a holiday party right away. 100 LEDs, 8 modes and plug in.
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24 dinner plates, 24 dessert plates, 24 napkins and 24 forks in an ugly sweater print. The table matches the theme and cleanup is one trash bag.
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A ballot box and 64 voting cards, so the winner is picked by the room and not by whoever argues the loudest.
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Red and green satin award ribbons the winners pin on their sweaters for the rest of the night. Small, silly and they show up in every photo after the vote.
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