How to wear a Christmas jumper and still look categorically chic
Is there anything more quintessentially Christmassy than a novelty jumper? Forget festive feel-good films, draughty carol concerts and spiced mulled wines, the statement knit is the holiday period in sartorial form.
Characteristically garish, Christmas jumpers are intrinsically part of the festive season and ought to be endured with good grace à la Bridget Jones and Mark Darcy at Aunt Una's turkey curry party?
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Perhaps, but we've had enough. Our yuletide novelty threshold was exceeded within the first week of December, and so when it comes to our Christmas jumper this year, we're going categorically chic or else.
If you're someone who chooses to express your merriment via a graphic statement sweater, Bella Freud and Chinti and Parker are on hand to cater to your every typographical need.
Or, on the other hand, if it is the Scottish Fair Isle knitting technique that warms your heart, Los Angeles-based Dôen is the cream of the crop, with Toast, Celine and Isabel Marant also boasting some seriously stylish versions this season.
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Or if you're on the hunt for a knit that could double up as partywear, you need JW Anderson and Zimmermann – complete with puff sleeves and pom pom cuffs – on your style radar.
How to style a Christmas jumper
For a low-key festive style moment, we love pairing thin knits with baggy-fit jeans or getting some extra wear out of our summer saviour and styling cargo pants with a retro-feel sweater vest.
Whereas if a more dressy occasion is on the cards, we adore a paillette micro skirt and sleek leather boots, or a 1970s-inspired velvet flare with glittery mega platforms.
Hello! Fashion shares how to wear a Christmas jumper and still look categorically chic:
Look 1 - Sultry statement
Fairytale of New York jumper, £365, Bella Freud; The Attico Rue paillette-embellished crepe mini skirt, £950, Net-A-Porter; Khaite Dallas leather knee boots, £1,100, Net-A-Porter; Simone Rocha Silver-tone crystal earrings, £495, Net-A-Porter
Look 2 - Low-key polish
Christmas tree cardigan, £39.99, Pull & Bear; Stretch leather pants, £449, Maje; Jimmy Choo Ade embellished suede ballet flats, £625, Mytheresa; Suzanne Kalan Rainbow Frenzy ring, £ 3,534, Mytheresa
Look 3 - Effortless off-duty
Chinti and Parker J'adore Christmas wool and cashmere-blend jumper, £195, Selfridges; Rail mid loose straight jeans, £55, Weekday; Modelo '89 Vegan Hi Green, £135, Saye; Bottega Veneta Mini Jodie Intrecciato leather top-handle bag, £1880, Selfridges
Look 4 - Retro glam
Zimmermann Celestial cashmere jumper, £713, Farfetch; Velvet Bianca trousers, £410, Bella Freud; Sparkly bow platform heels, £55, River Island; Long falling star earrings, £775, Saint Laurent; Flower crystal ring, £15.99, Mango
Look 5 - Party perfection
JW Anderson Pom Pom fringed stretch-knit sweater, £450, Net-A-Porter; Diane von Furstenberg Effie black printed chiffon midi skirt, £565, Harvey Nichols; Maison Margiela Tabi split-toe metallic crinkled-leather ankle boots, £980, Net-A-Porter; Calluna Sparkly Star Barrette hair clip, £25, Oliver Bonas
Look 6 - Post-roast stroll
Dôen Aniene Fair Isle recycled cashmere and wool-blend vest, £330.46, Net-A-Porter; Khaki Wide-leg cargo jeans, £29.99, Bershka; Tire Chelsea boots, £1,080, Bottega Veneta; Cordova Summit wool-blend faux shearling hat, £390, Net-A-Porter
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