Where to buy an ugly Christmas sweater in Vancouver in 2017

‘Tis the season to look your festive best, and amid the Christmas lights, trees, and decorations, ugly Christmas sweaters have all but become a staple on the holiday scene.

And in Vancouver, there’s no shortage of places to find the style (or lack thereof) that best suits you.

Here’s our pick of the choice locations too find those fashionable threads. Happy shopping!

Value Village

Sift through racks of used clothing to find that perfect knit. You won’t be sorry, and neither will your wallet.

Where: 11 locations in Metro Vancouver, see website for addresses

Salvation Army

Get there early while the shopping is good. Ugly sweaters go faster than you might think.

Where: 15 locations in Metro Vancouver, see website for addresses

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Funky Tails

If you’re looking for a dog-themed ugly Christmas sweater – or even a matching ugly Christmas sweater for your dog – Funky Tails can fulfill your canine needs.

Where: Various locations around Metro Vancouver, check the website, or buy online
Hours: Varies according to store.

F as in Frank

They are the largest wholesaler of vintage ugly Christmas sweaters in North America. You can either buy online or stop by their Main Street shop where the sweaters are already on the floor.

Where: 2425 Main Street, Vancouver, or online
Hours: Sunday to Thursday; 11 am to 7 pm, Friday and Saturday; 11 am to 8 pm.

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The Ugly Christmas Sweater Stand

A sort of pop-up shop usually opens on the corner of Granville and Georgia each December selling a variety of cheap-ish sweaters right on the street. Keep your eyes peeled.

Nordstrom

Ugly Christmas sweaters seem unlikely at the very stylish Nordstrom, but there are several “faux real” (and very real) options for women and men looking to get ugly this season. Call ahead to make sure they have your choice, or order online.

Where: 799 Robson Street, Vancouver
Hours: Monday to Saturday, 9:30 am to 9 pm, Sunday, 11 am to 7 pm; some extended opening hours for Christmas season, check website

Urban Planet

From red sweater dresses adorned with tinsel trees to men’s sweaters revealing nude Santa scenes, Urban Planet has something scandalously ugly for you.

Where: Various stores around Metro Vancouver, check website for addresses
Hours: Varies according to location, check online

Woman wearing Christmas sweater (sirtravelalot/Shutterstock)

Hudson’s Bay

Yes, even the Bay is in on the ugly Christmas sweater act. From a Christmas emoji sweater to a holiday cat greeting sweater, you’re bound to find something festive here.

Where: 674 Granville Street, Vancouver
Hours: Monday to Wednesday, 9:30 am to 9 pm, Thursday to Saturday, 9:30 am to 10 pm, Sunday, 10 am to 8 pm; some extended opening hours for Christmas season, check website

Bang-On Robson

This little shop is said to have a good selection of ugly Christmas sweaters, and if you can’t find exactly what you’re looking for you can always use their image transferring services to print your own design on one of their sweatshirts.

Where: 1008 Robson Street, Vancouver
Hours: 11 am to 9 pm

Man in an ugly Christmas sweater (IVASHstudio/Shutterstock)

Cherry Bomb

This small store, a part of the Bang-On group, has a huge selection of Christmas ugliness for you to peruse, from sequinned red cardies with festive pom poms, to blue sweater vests boasting scenes of the North Pole.

Where: 831 Granville Street (upstairs), Vancouver
Hours: Monday to Saturday, 11 am to 9 pm, Sundays, 11 am to 8 pm

London Drugs

Surprisingly, London Drugs are now selling ugly Christmas sweaters too, although we’re not sure how big the selection is. Definitely worth popping in for a peek!

Where: Various locations across in Metro Vancouver, see website for addresses
Hours: Varies according to location, check online

Your closet + Michael’s

Dig up any old knit sweater from your closet, then hit up your closest Michael’s craft store and go to town on tinsel, glitter, fabric paint, ornaments and basically anything else you can stick onto a sweater.

Where: Six locations in Metro Vancouver, see website for addresses
Hours: Varies according to location, check online