Within the past decade, the term tacky went from something that you would avoid at all cost when it came to fashion to something you sought to achieve. Well, perhaps it would be best to quantify that statement just a bit. Not just tacky in a general sense but a tacky Christmas sweater. Yep, not only have the hideous monstrosities that we all either hid in the back of our closets or donated to our local charities made a comeback, they have even made their way onto the shelves of high end retails like Nordstrom's according to a Time article.
Tacky Christmas Sweaters Are All The Rage:
There are now parties around the holidays where tacky attire is a requirement. During the parties, there are often awards for the "ugliest" or "tackiest" sweater present. In case you are fresh out of tacky sweaters and don't want to spend money on something you are wearing for its tackiness factor but you still want to win that award, consider making your own this year. The following are a few tips to get you started: …show more content…
You want to build depth. To create this effect, sew items onto the sweater itself. For example, you can make a tree on your sweater by sewing green felt in a tree shape or sew on a stocking. The idea is to have your sweater stand out, literally.
Add Lights if Possible:
Another great way to add some tacky to any Christmas sweater is to light it up. You can find light strands that operate on battery power. If you use the lights for your Christmas tree look, you can add real ornaments (mini variety) and lights for an even more "tacky" effect.
Incorporate Sound Effects:
Adding sound effects to your tacky look is one way you can take your tackiness level up a notch. This can be accomplished by added bells or as elaborate as incorporating an quote from a Christmas movie or other sound effect that will play when you push a
Tacky Christmas Sweaters Are All The Rage:
There are now parties around the holidays where tacky attire is a requirement. During the parties, there are often awards for the "ugliest" or "tackiest" sweater present. In case you are fresh out of tacky sweaters and don't want to spend money on something you are wearing for its tackiness factor but you still want to win that award, consider making your own this year. The following are a few tips to get you started: …show more content…
You want to build depth. To create this effect, sew items onto the sweater itself. For example, you can make a tree on your sweater by sewing green felt in a tree shape or sew on a stocking. The idea is to have your sweater stand out, literally.
Add Lights if Possible:
Another great way to add some tacky to any Christmas sweater is to light it up. You can find light strands that operate on battery power. If you use the lights for your Christmas tree look, you can add real ornaments (mini variety) and lights for an even more "tacky" effect.
Incorporate Sound Effects:
Adding sound effects to your tacky look is one way you can take your tackiness level up a notch. This can be accomplished by added bells or as elaborate as incorporating an quote from a Christmas movie or other sound effect that will play when you push a