An ugly Halloween sweater does more than give you a weird and creepy edge. It can cover all the evidence you’ve been raiding the candy bowl or let you show off your ghoulish figure. If you’re looking to get into the spirit on All Hallow’s Eve, or you’re just mentally gearing up for the ugly Christmas sweater season ahead, these sweaters will garner laughs and looks at all this year’s Halloween parties. PS. We snuck one in for your pooch too.
This 100 percent acrylic and 100 percent hideous Halloween sweater will get lots of laughs when you open the door to trick or treaters this year. Knitted in scary jack ‘o lanterns and tons of tiny pumpkins adorn this raglan sleeve sweater that can be worn equally awfully by both men and women. Get it in sizes from X-Small to 3X-Large, and get your ugly sweater mojo going early this year.
If classic horror films are your jam, you’re going to want to grab this ugly sweater that features Frankenstein, Dracula in his coffin and a seriously ugly witch tending her bubbling cauldron. But they didn’t stop there, because this prize fills in all the blanks with flames, scary moons with looming dark clouds (think Hounds of the Baskervilles,) arching black cats and jack ‘o lanterns to boot. Get it fast, in sizes from X-Small to 3X-Large.
You’ll be brewing up plenty of trouble on All Hallows Eve in this sweater adorned with a bubbling witch’s cauldron, and all kinds of crafts and curios knitted in. The chest and shoulders are encircled by classic witch hats, giving you carte blanche to cast the most evil (or good) spells at your Halloween gatherings. The longer length keeps you comfy and warm, and it’s roomy enough not to show you ate the last Snickers bar. Get it in sizes from Small to 2X-Large.
Transport yourself straight into Transylvania with this Dracula themed ugly Halloween sweater. In classic fashion, your favorite vampire takes center stage on this sweater, fangs at the ready to bite the nearest neck. The bad boy’s spooky castle adds to the scene, and stripes of coffins and black bats complete the scary picture. Oh, wait! Did we forget to mention all the dripping blood on this sweater? You can’t celebrate a vampire’s favorite holiday without that. Get it in sizes from X-Small to 3X-Large.
Your partner can snuggle up on Halloween night with the ghoul of their dreams when you slip into this cozy cardigan printed all over with scary skulls. We do have to wonder how these skulls ended up with that wicked crack over one eye, but it allows for much speculation at your Halloween gatherings. This long sleeved cardigan is machine washable, and we love that it comes in five fashionable color choices, so you can easily coordinate it with your costume or just wear it for laughs. Get it in women’s sizes from S/M to 2XL.
As if clowns weren’t creepy enough by themselves, add this horrific interpretation and you’ve got the stuff nightmares are made of. This 100% polyester zipper hoodie features mesh eyes so the wearer can see out, although it might get a little hot in the full face covering hood after a while. Good thing you’re just going to wear it one day a year (we hope!) You can skip the face paint, and heavy makeup and just unzip for a break whenever you need one. Get this creepy costume in men’s sizes from Small to XX-Large.
You can also find almost a dozen more creepy clown options in these pullover hoodies from Pennywise.
This ugly Halloween sweater isn’t really quite so ugly. The clever cut and shark bite hem give it more style than the standard plus size sweater. This cute sweater has a spunky black cat and two Halloween pumpkins along the front border, set against a grey background with thin black stripes and black edging. The scoop neck allows room for some funky Halloween jewelry. Made of comfy 100% rayon knit, this sweater is machine washable. Get it in plus sizes from 1X to 3X, and while quantities are low, don’t worry, there are more on the way.
OneWorld has another ugly Halloween sweater with a similar cut, but it features orange and black stripes over the hips and a hilarious wine swigging ghost. It says “Just here for the boos!” Even we had to laugh at that.
When it comes to mocking there’s no more worthy target than politicians and pundits, so this ugly Halloween pullover sweatshirt takes on the man at the top with a Peanuts parody. (We’re not sure Charles Shultz would be pleased.) Anyone who loves political puns and punches will want to wear this comfy pullover that’s machine washable and made from a comfy cotton and poly blend. Get it in black, blue or heathered gray and in sizes from Unisex Small to Unisex 2L.
Got a witchy woman to dress for Halloween? She might like this pullover sweatshirt with pumpkins, ghosts, and candy corn adornments along with a witch and “yes I can drive a stick” printed on the front.
If you want to get in the Halloween spirit but you don’t want to make a major investment, this ugly Halloween sweater can help you strike a ghoulish pose. Sexy off the shoulder styling and a longer length make this the perfect choice to wear with leggings or jeans. This tunic sweater features a cadre of creepy ghoulish faces from shoulder to shoulder, but adds a clever three-button placket at one side to give it a touch more style. Get in women’s sizes from 6 to 14 and in black, green or wine red.
If you’re a thrifty kind of dude, you might want to only buy one ugly sweater a year. If you’re worried about choosing between an ugly Christmas sweater and an ugly Halloween sweater, we’re here to tell you, you don’t have to make that tough decision. This sweater covers both holidays beautifully with both snowflakes and knitted in skulls. Genius. This sweater breaks down those old Halloween boundaries that dictate wearing orange and black, plus if you’re one that likes to consider Halloween the beginning of the official holiday season, you’ll nail it with this one. Get it in men’s sizes Medium through X-Large.
You’ll be singing “dem bones, dem bones” as you sashay around your Halloween gatherings in this sweater that’s covered in skeletons. Te fun mosaic pattern of bones is centered by a field of wishbones, signaling you’ll have good luck with treat collections on the big day. Hand washable, this acrylic sweater has the pattern knitted in, so you can count on this ugly Halloween sweater staying in your collection for years to come. Get it in sizes from Small to 2X-Large.
Hey now, we don’t want Fido or Fluffy to get left out of the ugly Halloween sweater fun, so we had to add this ugly pumpkin sweater to our mix of picks. This cute tube sweater will keep your dog or cat cozy while they’re outdoors on Halloween night with the kids. It’s made of washable knit and it’s easy to slip on – that is, if your pet will let you do it. It comes in five sizes from X-Small to X-Large so measure up your pet, check the sizing chart, and surprise your friends and neighbors with your oh so clever costuming.
Nothing says “party” like a plethora of creepy dancing skeletons, and this ugly Halloween sweater is definitely de rigueur for any Day of the Dead celebration. Adorned with skulls, bones and lots of awfully happy looking skeletons with kick things off with a bang. This acrylic knit sweater is hand washable, and comes in sizes from X-Small to 3X-Large, so if you and your sweetheart want to go matchy matchy, you can both get one that’s sized right.
