Christmas Ties & Accessories

A Christmas tie is the fastest way to join the holiday dress code without changing the rest of your outfit. A reindeer tie under a navy suit works at the office party, a candy-cane print works at the family dinner and an ugly Christmas tie with printed lights wins the contest. At HQSweater, every Christmas tie and accessory is made to order with no minimum order, so you can buy one for yourself or a set for the whole team.

This guide covers how to choose a pattern, how to match a tie with a sweater, socks, beanies and scarves, custom designs for teams and gifts, care tips and the dates to order by. Standard shipping is free on every US order, with no spending threshold.

Why a Christmas tie is the easiest holiday outfit

A Christmas tie is the quickest way to dress for the holidays without buying a new outfit. Swap your usual tie for a festive one and the same suit works for the office party, the family dinner and church on Christmas Eve. It is also the right choice for people who run warm and would rather not wear a heavy sweater indoors.

Ties are easy to coordinate, easy to pack and easy to share. One person can own several Christmas ties for different events, from a quiet snowflake print for work to a loud ugly Christmas tie for the contest.

Christmas ties for men, women and kids

Most people think of a Christmas tie as a men's accessory, but women wear them with blouses and blazers at office parties, and kids love a festive tie for the school concert or the holiday photo. Choose a shorter tie or a bow tie for children so it sits neatly with their outfit.

For families who want to match, a Christmas tie for dad, a bow tie for the son and a festive scarf for mom can all share one print, so the group looks coordinated without everyone wearing the same piece.

Ugly Christmas tie ideas for parties and contests

At an ugly sweater party, the tie is a second chance to stand out. Popular ugly Christmas tie designs include:

• Printed string lights in bright colors across the whole tie.
• Reindeer, elves and snowmen packed together in a busy pattern.
• A funny slogan about the naughty list or cookies.
• A photo of the family pet in a Santa hat.

Pair an ugly Christmas tie with a plain shirt so the tie gets the attention, or go all in and wear it with an ugly sweater for a double look.

How to choose a Christmas tie pattern and width

Small repeating motifs such as snowflakes, holly or tiny reindeer look polished and suit the office and church. Large single graphics and photo prints are better for parties, where the point is to be noticed. A dark base such as navy, black or forest green is the most versatile, and red is the classic choice for the family photo.

For width, match the tie to the lapels of your jacket: slimmer ties suit slim suits and narrow lapels, and standard widths suit classic suits. If you are unsure, a standard width works with most outfits and most body types.

Christmas socks, beanies and scarves

Accessories are the easiest way to add holiday spirit to any outfit. Christmas socks show a flash of color under a suit or with jeans, a beanie keeps you warm at the tree lot and a scarf adds pattern over a plain coat. Many designs come in the same print as our ties, so you can build a full set that looks planned from head to toe.

Accessories also work for people who do not want to wear a full Christmas sweater. A pair of reindeer socks or a snowflake beanie is festive enough for the office and easy to take off when the party is over.

Matching a Christmas tie with a sweater or cardigan

A Christmas tie looks best when it shares one color with the rest of the outfit. A red tie with a green Christmas cardigan, or a green tie with a red sweater, reads as planned without matching too closely. If the sweater is loud, keep the tie simple, and if the tie is loud, keep the sweater plain.

For a full matching look, choose a tie and a sweater with the same design from our mens Christmas sweaters or Christmas sweaters for women ranges. Families can add the youngest members with kids ugly Christmas sweaters, or browse matching family Christmas sweaters for sets across every age.

Custom Christmas ties for teams, weddings and gifts

A custom Christmas tie with a company logo is an easy gift for staff and clients, and a team that wears the same tie at the holiday party looks coordinated without asking everyone to buy a sweater. Add a logo through custom logo sweaters, a name through personalized name sweaters or a face or pet photo with custom face sweaters.

Winter weddings are another good fit. Groomsmen in matching Christmas ties with the couple's initials add a holiday touch to photos without changing the suits. HQSweater has no minimum order, and for 10 pieces or more, the bulk order page lets you request a quote first.

Christmas accessories as stocking stuffers

Small gifts are where accessories shine. A Christmas tie, a pair of festive socks or a beanie fits in a stocking, costs less than a full outfit and still gets worn on Christmas morning. For coworkers and secret Santa exchanges, a funny Christmas tie is one of the few gifts that suits almost anyone and does not end up in a drawer.

How to care for Christmas ties and accessories

Spot clean a Christmas tie with a damp cloth and let it dry flat, since most ties should not go in the washing machine. Wash printed socks, beanies and scarves inside out in cold water on a gentle cycle, then lay them flat to dry. Store ties rolled or hung so they keep their shape for next December.

When to order a Christmas tie

Every piece is made after you order. Processing takes up to 12 hours and production takes 3 to 5 days. Standard shipping then takes 7 to 11 days, for 10 to 16 days in total, and it is free on every US order with no spending threshold. Express shipping takes 3 to 5 days, for 6 to 10 days in total.

For National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day on Friday, December 18, 2026, order by November 25 with standard shipping or December 4 with express. For Christmas Eve, order by December 1 for standard or December 10 for express. Team and wedding orders should go in a week earlier so you have time to collect names.

Christmas tie mistakes to avoid

A few easy-to-fix choices cause most problems with holiday accessory orders:

• Choosing a busy tie to wear with a busy sweater, so the two patterns fight each other.
• Picking a joke that is fine for friends but not for a client meeting.
• Uploading a small logo or photo file for a custom design.
• Waiting until mid-December and paying for express shipping that a November order would avoid.

If an item still arrives misprinted or damaged, our reprint guarantee covers a free replacement, and unworn items can be returned within 30 days.

Shop Christmas ties and accessories at HQSweater

A Christmas tie from HQSweater is the quickest way to join the holiday dress code, and our socks, beanies and scarves finish the look. Choose a classic or ugly design, add a name, photo or logo if you like, and order with no minimum order. Production takes 3 to 5 days, standard shipping is free on every US order and misprints are reprinted at no cost. Pick your favorites from the grid above.

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