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Forget Ugly Christmas Sweaters, Try These Sweatshirts That Celebrate Black Beauty

Why make Christmas ugly when you can keep it melanin-rich beautiful.
Forget Ugly Christmas Sweaters, Try These Sweatshirts That Celebrate Black Beauty
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By Shalwah Evans · Updated December 6, 2020
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As holiday parties commence, and National Ugly Sweater Day is upon us, hideousness will reach new heights. And it’s okay if you like an ugly sweater. But for those who’d prefer to keep it cute at all times, there are alternative sweaters, sweatshirts, and tees that trump an ugly sweater any day.

They’re just as cozy and festive, but they can be worn beyond your kitschy office holiday party.

And these sweatshirts below that celebrate Black beauty will be a hit at any year-round party (except maybe sweltering summer), at brunch with the girls, or on date night with BAE.

01
Black Girl Soul Sister Pullover Hoodie
Forget Ugly Christmas Sweaters, Try These Sweatshirts That Celebrate Black Beauty
Dawn’s So Unique Boutique
available at Dawn’s So Unique Boutique $39 Shop Now
02
KAFFUL Melanin Lisa Black Mona Lisa Illustration Sweatshirt
Forget Ugly Christmas Sweaters, Try These Sweatshirts That Celebrate Black Beauty
El Carna
available at El Carna $30 Shop Now
03
Black Beauty Cream Sweatshirt
Forget Ugly Christmas Sweaters, Try These Sweatshirts That Celebrate Black Beauty
At Dem Fashion World
available at At Dem Fashion World $38 Shop Now
04
Mess In A Bottle SIS Sweatshirt
Forget Ugly Christmas Sweaters, Try These Sweatshirts That Celebrate Black Beauty
Mess In A Bottle
available at Mess In A Bottle $50 Shop Now
05
NATURAL BEAUTY Hooded Rhinestone Sweatshirt
Forget Ugly Christmas Sweaters, Try These Sweatshirts That Celebrate Black Beauty
Black Heritage Tees
available at Black Heritage Tees $38 Shop Now
06
Melanin Designs Don’t Tough My Hair Hoodie
Forget Ugly Christmas Sweaters, Try These Sweatshirts That Celebrate Black Beauty
Melanin Designs
available at Melanin Designs $30 Shop Now
07
I Like It Kinky No Lye Sweatshirt
Forget Ugly Christmas Sweaters, Try These Sweatshirts That Celebrate Black Beauty
Power In Black
available at Power In Black $40 Shop Now
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