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Email a FriendPosted by Mary Therese on Monday, Dec 5, 2011 10:07 AM (EDT):
Yes, I’d wear it, but NOT at that price!!! Only if I found it in a re-sale shop for about $5…then I’d get it. Or, if you buy it for me, yes I would wear it. 
Would You Wear This Sweater? 2011
Says You: would you wear this Sweater of Light?
Posted by Rebecca Teti in Just me on Monday, December 05, 2011 10:00 AM
Welcome to the 2011 Edition of Would You Wear This Sweater?
At first glance, this one may seem kind of tame in comparison with previous editions.
Before you answer: you should know that each of the snowmen depicted on this sweater is sporting a Christmas sweater of his own.
And those sweaters are “showcasing the beloved Victorian imagery of Thomas Kinkade.”
Click the link to see a close-up.
So now: would you wear this sweater?
As always, you are among friends; we won’t judge you.
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Posted by PamL on Monday, Dec 5, 2011 10:18 AM (EDT):
I used to wear a Christmassy sweater but it was red with some kind of decorations on it…and then I started watching What Not to Wear and they absolutely despise those types of things! I can kind of see their point—it’s a bit cheesy and kind of silly for an adult. There are so many other ways to dress festively, that I think I would rather choose one of those—like a nice scarf with decorations on it or a red blouse with a nice jacket. So, no thanks on the holiday sweater. 
Posted by Carolyn A on Monday, Dec 5, 2011 10:26 AM (EDT):
Now we know what to give Simcha Fisher for Christmas!!!
Posted by Jeanne G. on Monday, Dec 5, 2011 12:21 PM (EDT):
I was going to say that I agree with Simcha about Thomas Kinkade. Blech!
And I don’t like “Christmas” sweaters in general, although an old-fashioned snowflake or reindeer sweater would suit me just fine.
Posted by Dixie Meyers on Monday, Dec 5, 2011 12:08 PM (EDT):
It is cute. The price is atrocious! I belong to the Jesus, Mary and St. Joseph crowd. Poor. Poorer, and Poorest. The thrift shop idea of $5.00 for that sweater is a more sane marketable price. One or two washes and that sweater is going to look like all your other clothes. Thomas Kinkade is a gifted artist. Yet a sweater is a sweater. Unless you can afford to buy it, and pay to have it dry cleaner, regular people will not buy it unless it’s at a thrift store. If you are a mother of 11 kids, and a prolific Catholic; a thrift store is where you will shop.
Posted by rachel watkins on Monday, Dec 5, 2011 12:14 PM (EDT):
I will admit to loving Christmas sweaters tho’ my dh has made clear his limits of acceptance (more in quality of sweater as opposed to depiction).
But - as others have said - cost and quality would make the difference. Can I get on clearance in January to save to next year? Will it endure countless washings, sticky toddler hands, cookie making, tree decorating or would it dissolve, pill or shrink on the first wash.
It’s not the snowmen that are the issue…I like the snowmen.
Posted by Susie on Monday, Dec 5, 2011 5:15 PM (EDT):
I would not buy this sweater even if it were cheapter because I try not to buy too many seasonal clothes that take up room. I am partial to Christmas socks, however, and wear a pair for several years till they wear out. If I was given this as a gift, I would probably pass it along at a White Elephant gift exchange. If you like Thomas Kinkade, purchase a painting!
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