This DIY candy cane ugly Christmas sweater was a real crowd pleaser as the night wore on. Photo: Brian Clark Howard, RockYourUglyChristmasSweater.com
Last weekend my coworker Julie Milleson invited me to an ugly Christmas sweater-themed bar crawl, in a hip district of DC called H Street. I showed up rocking the big guns, my sweater with the flashing lights and the singing, dancing reindeer trio (although most people think it looks more like a moose).
Still, I have to give big props to my neighbors and coworkers, who showed up in some very impressively ugly sweaters. Some were recently bought online, some were a little naughty, some were blinged out with lights, and some were homemade.
In fact, a few friends spent a lot of time crafting some truly unique festive finery.
I only made it to three of the venues, since I had prior plans, but what I saw was truly inspiring.
Which is your favorite?
The woman on the right made her sweater from an advent calendar. The date can be moved via snowflake on a string. Photo: Brian Clark Howard, RockYourUglyChristmasSweater.com
Thumbs up for homemade ugly sweaters! Photo: Brian Clark Howard, RockYourUglyChristmasSweater.com
Yes, these are drunk seals partying. Photo: Brian Clark Howard, RockYourUglyChristmasSweater.com
These gingerbread men are a little naughty. Note the one on the end. Photo: Brian Clark Howard, RockYourUglyChristmasSweater.com
Looking good! Photo: Brian Clark Howard, RockYourUglyChristmasSweater.com
Nice lights! Photo: Brian Clark Howard, RockYourUglyChristmasSweater.com
where can I get a drunk seal jumper please?! Just love it