Wear Your Ugly Holiday Sweater With Pride at Weekend Party

It’s the one part of the holiday season you can do without. No, it’s not fruitcake—but the dreaded ugly Christmas sweater.

You’ve seen them on your aunts and, on unluckier years, in your Christmas stocking—so loud and gaudy you’d almost swear your eyes were stinging from the sight of the bells, glitter and brightly colored embroidery all on one article of clothing.

While many have shunned the snowman, reindeer and Santa sweaters, this year Black Bear Saloon and Wicked Wolf Taverns are embracing the traditional holiday fashion faux pas by holding the Ugly Christmas Sweater Party at their tri-state area locations on Saturday, Dec. 17.

“We went with the ugly sweater theme, because it’s fun,” said Jesseca Carroll, of Black Bear White Plains. “It brings out the personality in everyone. Instead over being dressed-up in your button down shirts and jeans, it kind of shows the other side of people—how everyone likes to let loose, and have a good night out and not have to be prim and proper all the time.” 

Click here for locations and details for Black Bear and here for Wicked Wolf.

The White Plains party will be at , 166 Mamaroneck Ave., and , 166 B Mamaroneck Ave., from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m. and calls on Westchester to, “Pull out that ugly sweater that your grandma gave you 5 years ago—something your mom wears every Christmas—or go purchase your first sweater to add to your collection!”

The Coors Light girls will be in attendance offering a chance to win an iPod Nano. There will also be Coors Light specials, or you can email or call Carroll at JCarroll@BlackBearWP.com or (914) 422-3270 for information on $3 late night drink specials.

“The bartenders have a blast with it, and you can dress up for any holiday really,” said Carroll. “It’s non-denominational.”

Did you grow out of your ugly holiday sweater?  Check out www.uglysweaterstore.com or head to , at The Galleria in White Plains to get a new one.

Being frugal this holiday season? Not to worry! An old sweater and a quick trip to The Chrismas Tree Store, at 393 Central Ave in Harstdale, or your local dollar store, like  in The Galleria, can lead to having the best sweater at the party. Check out the YouTube videos above for ideas on how to make your own ugly holiday sweater.

Inspired to throw your own ugly Christmas sweater party? Click here for a complete guide on how to throw your own ugly sweater party—from what makes a sweater ugly, to invites, awards, food and photos.

Don’t forget to upload your ugly holiday sweater party pictures here or in our Neighborhood Gallery so we can feature them on our site.