Maternity ugly Christmas sweater ideas
Christmas means parties and gatherings and these 7 ugly Christmas sweater ideas for pregnancy are a great way to show off that bump. This is the first in two lists of suggestions for tacky, Christmas baby bump covers. The mamma to be may not be able to spike her eggnog but she can still join the festivities with these ugly and cute ideas.
Start by thinking about what events will be on your holiday schedule. To help decide what to wear to that office holiday party, family gatherings, festivals, parties and more check out our guide to The 6 Types of Ugly Christmas Sweaters You Need to Buy.
Why Pregnant Women Should Skip the DIY Ugly Christmas Sweaters
Maternity clothes have a limited shelf life. You are going to wear it a few times this year and then possibly never again. Even if you have more than one little angel is it really worth the project?
You have so much to prepare for and 2019 could be the most exhausting Holiday season of your life. You probably won’t be feeling your best too. So don’t put yourself through that. Just buy your ugly Christmas sweater and find some other project worthy of your time.
When selecting a sweater for yourself or that mom to be in your life take time to look at the materials. A lot of women feel hot all the time so we put in some t-shirts as an alternative. Also many holiday and novelty sweaters are thick knit and artificial fibers, especially the inexpensive ones. There are some surprisingly inexpensive ugly Christmas cardigans out there so consider those when shopping.
Cookie In The Oven Couples Ugly Christmas Announcement Sweaters
Want to announce the big news? Don’t tell them you have a bun in the oven. Your Christmas pregnancy announcement is that you are baking a sweet little gingerbread angel in your oven so.
We like the couple’s set and it is a good way to make sure he stays by your side at the ugly Christmas sweater party. He is going to look a little odd walking around by himself or standing next to his friends. See if you can catch a cringe worthy shot of him accidentally standing next to his dad.
We have a whole list of great ugly Christmas sweaters ideas for couples. They range from cute to tacky to outrageous so you can find something for every day in December.
Click the images for more details. Both are cute but the sizing works differently so check that.
This one can serve as great announcement sweater really well too and there is a matching version for the dad. It is cute but cut better for earlier trimesters.
Mommy’s Gift Ugly Christmas Sweater
You are packing the best little gift anyone could hope for. So say that. With a cute little bow and the classic Christmas colors this one is a solid choice for an ugly Christmas party.
This Motherhood Maternity Women’s Maternity Long Sleeve Crew Neck Rib Cuff Sweater is 53% cotton and very soft.
Most novelty maternity ugly Christmas sweaters are made of thick knitting and artificial fibers. So many, especially the cheapest ones, don’t breath well. This one you can wear all day and is great for the office.
Santa Baby Cute Christmas Maternity Sweater
If you want something for your ugly Christmas party that isn’t quite so over-the-tip then check out this cute piece.
At the center is a snow globe that accentuates the baby bump. It is tacky but also cute and wholesome so you can wear this to a whole lot of different events.
This is warm but breathable. It is 60% Cotton, 40% Acrylic, machine washable and you get some metallic shimmer from the Lurex yarn.
We like the horizontal striped arms and the darker colors. It can be a nice break from all the red & green things.
Jingle Belly Baby Tshirt
Sweaters are hot and you have to deal with enough of that. We like the cut of this one and it comes in black and grey so it looks cool while it keeps you cool. If you need a break from cutesy colors this can be a great choice for you.
Maternity ugly Christmas sweaters ideas don’t mean you have to spend all of December dressed like a Christmas tree. Maternity Christmas clothes don’t all have to be red and green monstrosities. There are hundreds of ugly Christmas sweater ideas for pregnancy. You deserve to be the cool mom sometimes too.
Snowman Bump T-shirt
There are some really cute snowman themed shirts. There is just something heart warming about a smiling snow face. Because snowmen are not exclusively Christmas you can wear them into January too.
They work best wrapped over a prominent bump and look beyond adorable with a basketball shaped tummy.
Best of all they are white. So you can take a break from all the darker colors, red and green in your holiday wardrobe. Both of these are machine washable and lightweight.
Buying these as t-shirts is a good idea. Pregnant women often feel really hot and the overheated offices and stores don’t make that any better. If you have an open front sweater or coat that you love this can be a good way to add some holiday spirit but also manage your temperature.
This one is white with an adorable smile and is the cutest of the bunch.
Little kids love this one because of the snowman face and the scarf is an adorable idea too. It is a good, subtle way to help your kids buy into the fun of the pregnancy.
The Naughty List: Tis The Season to Be Preggers
Next on our list of ugly Christmas sweater ideas for pregnancy we get to the Naughty List. Maternity ugly Christmas sweaters ideas can be cool too. These sweaters are funny and work great at grown up holiday parties or at least with people who have a good sense of humor.
Cool moms have it tough. People want pregnant women to be wholesome all the time. You can show them that you are still the same you.
You don’t want to be too cutesy at your friend’s crazy adult Christmas party. Sure you are stuck drinking eggnog without booze (yuck!) and will start yawning at 9pm. Plus the music is too loud and the pigs in the blanket probably make you want to barf. But you are still the same cool you after all.
And you deserve some adult moments before you life becomes all nappies, play dates and Sesame Street.
Make sure you look carefully at the image before you buy. This one is a lot more adult. This one is great for an adult ugly Christmas sweater party and will show that you haven’t lost your sense of humor.
There are lots of great naughty Christmas sweaters and inappropriate sweater ideas out there so have fun.
They don’t all have to be ugly Sweaters
HELLO MIZ Women’s Sweater Knit Maternity Long Sleeve Tunic Top isn’t an ugly, novelty sweater. Sometimes you may already be feeling the way your body looks is a novelty and you want to look a little nicer. It is your body so you choose.
This Maternity Christmas sweater idea is soft and flows nicely so it is great for moderate weather, shopping or cuddling by the fire. Even though it is nice you can still get buy with it at an ugly Christmas sweater party, especially with some tacky accessories.
Ugly Christmas Sweater Ideas for Kids
For more maternity ugly Christmas sweater suggestions see our updated maternity wear list. If you already have kids or toddlers then check out our guide to Ugly Christmas Sweater Ideas for Kids. There are a lot of great options out there that the kids will want to wear every day.
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That’s our list of ugly Christmas sweater ideas for pregnancy. Whether you are covering your own bump or shopping for that mommy to be there are lots of great choices.