A holiday tradition that’s become all the rage is the Ugly Sweater Party. So how do you up the tacky in your outfit for the next Ugly Sweater bash? Why, with an utterly ugly bag of course. We all have some particularly horrendous oddities at the back of wardrobe and this is the perfect time to air them.
‘Cool then, Disaster now’ bags
You know how overly flared jeans can seem so chic when they’re in fashion and like the most outlandish costume when they aren’t in trend? Now think back to your collection of bags. Surely there is some bag in your otherwise lovely lot that doesn’t deserve to be there anymore? Maybe a tropical beach bag from a moment of vacation weakness. The big bird print and multi colored palm trees seemed like a good idea while you were sipping a pina colada on the beach. Not so much now that you’re back in the city. Take the bag out to your next Ugly Sweater party and your bag may get the only compliments its had all year!
Jazz up an oldie
If you have a worn out bag that you almost tossed out - this is the time to use it. Maybe because the zipper isn’t working, or because it has a splotch from red wine from an evening out on the town. Paint on some bling and holiday color and you’ll have a deliciously disastrous looking bag - just what Santa ordered for the big Ugly!
Bling it up
Start with a basic low cost canvas bag or one from your own lot of shopping bags. Pick up some pom poms or stitch on a christmassy motif from some other old rags or leftover decor from last year. If you’re strapped for time, bring out the glue gun and tack on some shiny ribbon florets (the kind that come for topping presents) in red, green and gold.
Get crafty
Convert an old skirt into a bag to go with your sweater. Just sew up the edges with one side open to make a bag. Use thick yarn or wool in festive colors. Better yet, wear two ugly sweaters to the party. Convert one to a bag!
Don’t be afraid to mismatch
It is an ugly sweater party after all. There are no prizes for being tastefully coordinated. So forget about trying to get a lovely beige bag to go with your ugly red reindeer sweater. Nothing will save the look. In fact the more they clash, the better. Carry a really bright, you-wouldn’t-be-caught-dead-wearing-it colored bag.
