Ugly sweaters aren’t about fashion — they’re about softness.
In this episode, I break down why these ridiculous, sparkly rituals work: how mainstream culture uses coordinated silliness to relax its social armor, how dress-code participation mirrors comfort levels, and why conformity can feel strangely warm when everyone chooses it on purpose.
From LED sweater overachievers to ironic minimalists, we explore what our festive outfits actually reveal about visibility, vulnerability, and belonging.
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