Best Ugly Holiday Sweaters 2011

The holidays are near, which means that you've probably already gotten a few invitations to some obligatory "ugly sweater" parties. You could go the usual route and wear a cheesy knit covered in sewn-on snowmen and string lights — or, you could surprise everyone by showing up in a totally chic, actually stylish spin on the tacky trend. We've rounded up 10 of our favorite cool, comfy sweaters that will still ensure you pass the party dress code, without completely sacrificing style. Click through to shop them now.