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    Holiday Perfect Outfits, Ugly-Sweater Edition

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    It might seem counterintuitive to pair a busy sweater with even more patterns, but in fact, taking a walk on the wild side and mixing and matching prints can take that knit out of the ... more 
    Photo by: R29
    It might seem counterintuitive to pair a busy sweater with even more patterns, but in fact, taking a walk on the wild side and mixing and matching prints can take that knit out of the '90s and make it look much more street-style chic.

    Clockwise from top left: Isabel Marant Lauryn Embroidered Western Shirt, $786, available at YouHeShe; Topshop Gold Jacquard Mini Skirt, $40, available at Topshop; Belle by Sigerson Morrison Variee Leopard Flats, $260, available at Madewell; Chapel Hill Printed Sweater, $60, available at R29 Shops; LAUREN Ralph Lauren Dorian Crossbody, $228, available at less 
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    Wed, Nov 28, 2012 6:28 PM EST
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    By Connie Wang & Willow Lindley, Refinery29


    Here at R29, ugly sweaters are akin to pugs; so awkward and weird that we can't not love them. Yep - we're the kinds of people who don't wait around for Ugly Sweater Parties to wear our fugly fuzzy friends out, and we do it proudly.



    Fortunately for us, the graphic, retro, over-the-top ugly sweater is something of a trend this season, so you won't attract quite as many weird stares wearing one on the subway as you used to. This also means that there was tons of styling inspiration on the fall runways to help us pair those sweaters with trousers, skirts, dresses, and so much more (but not reindeer ears, Santa hats, and a mug of eggnog, thankyouverymuch).



    To celebrate this quirky turn of events, our Shops team dug hard through all of our favorite thrift stores to bring you the best vintage sweaters. And we styled some of our favorites in these five Perfect Outfits. Falling in love? (We don't blame you.) Just remember to shop fast, because they're all one of a kind!




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