Historically a bit tacky and a bit irritating, the ugly Christmas sweater has quickly become a holiday staple of the season in recent years. Let’s be honest, this healthy tradition that began in the 1950s became a unironic fashion choice for many of us in the 2000s.Between local boutiques and cool vintage boutiques, read on below for where to buy your ugly Christmas sweater this year in Hoboken and Jersey City.
Disclaimer: Local inventories are constantly changing, so we recommend that you call ahead for confirmations. If you know of another hot spot for lousy sweaters, email it to [email protected]
Hoboken
Vintage ally bird | 408 Sixth Street
Fashion-forwarders will love this destination for holiday sweaters and vintage embroidered cardigans. Boutique by appointment only. The vintage retailer is moving in January, so check it out while you can.
axd | 503 Washington Street
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This Washington Street gem only has items under $ 100 and is home to cute, budget-friendly Christmas t-shirts that can be dressed up for the holidays or dressed up for lounge wear on the holidays. Canine moms will love the “Santa Paws” t-shirt as a gift this season.
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Cheap maggie | 216 Washington Street
Visit Cheap Maggies for an eclectic variety of holiday tees and ugly sweaters. This low-cost boutique is guaranteed to cover your party wear needs for group nights with ugly sweaters. The selection includes fun and comfortable pieces for all genres.
Vintage first | 257, first street
This location is in the heart of downtown Hoboken and offers carefully selected pieces. Vintage on First has been offering party cardigans, cardigans, crewnecks and more – and has been offering ugly Christmas sweaters for years. Although could we just say it’s hard to call them ‘ugly’ because of all the cool vibes in here.
Jersey city
Another man’s treasure | 195 Montgomery Street
Another Man’s Treasure, a nationally renowned vintage boutique in Jersey City, offers new styles of vacation and expeditions daily. To enhance the look, add some of the store’s second-hand pieces, including velvet blazers, fur jackets, or several other luxury pieces. The boutique is open seven days a week and is the perfect holiday destination for shopping locally.
Mint market | 339 Grove Street
Mint Market sells vintage, contemporary, and designer items, but it’s also a great place to shop for a Christmas sweater this year. The store offers adorable additional winter clothes to associate with purchases. These pieces are ideal for work holiday parties, neighborhood bar gatherings, and more.
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Zero children | 317 second street
It’s the perfect place for sweaters and whimsical holiday looks. Think: embroidery, knots, characters, pretty much the worlds. The predominantly vintage inventory from the 70s to early 2000s is our focus here, and there is a lot to explore. Pair an oversized sweater with tights and add loafers or chunky boots for a unique outfit, but the sky is really the limit.
In a pinch, if you can’t find anything in your size at the local stores above, head to TJMaxx or Target who are known to have some in stock. Follow us @thehobokengirl for more holiday updates.
Written by: Gabrielle Buscema
Gabrielle has lived in Mile Square for over six years. She’s been a publicist and event planner in the fashion industry and even a consultant at Kleinfeld Bridal – she loves everything about weddings! When not working or scrubbing Zola to plan her own wedding, Gabi can be found enjoying an espresso martini at her favorite spot Sorellina or heading to a trampoline class at Jane Do.
