"Hey Scott, would you like to go to a Bad Sweater Party this weekend?

A what party?! I said.

A Bad Sweater Party. Wait a minute you mean to tell me you’ve never been to a Bad Sweater Party before? asked Amber.

Guess not, I admitted.

A Bad Sweater Party is exactly what you think it is: A party at which the guests wear bad sweaters.

Nobody can be certain where this idea originated. It’s possible that it came about during the 80’s when ALL sweaters were bad sweaters. Nevertheless, my first Bad Sweater Party experience was, without a doubt, one of the most enjoyable nights I have ever had. (And I only knew one person there!)

One week before the party I began to plan out my wardrobe. Lo ...