Despite enjoying fashion’s proclivity for being flamboyant, I’m usually the sort of person who dodges anything remotely festive. Halloween costumes are a strictly no-go area, Valentine’s Day isn’t worth celebrating (sorry), so then, of course, Christmas jumpers are completely out of the question. Don’t get me wrong—Christmas is one of my favourite times of the year, but when I start seeing the two words "novelty” and "knitwear” together, I want to run a mile. I dislike it all—from pullovers festooned with stick-out reindeer antlers to cable-knits with look-at-me tinsel embellishments.
Camille Charrière knows exactly how to do Christmas jumpers the fashion way.
Call me Ebenezer, but that doesn’t mean I’m completely averse to a bit of festive-style clothing. And this year just so happens to be the year of the classy Christmas jumper. This season’s knitwear, while being a little sparklier than your usual winter jumper, is ideal for wearing right now and straight through the holidays. Spotted on the runways at Khaite and Miu Miu, knitwear was taken up a notch. Some pieces were bejewelled, some had sequin details, and others had fringed beading. But all are ideal for party season—especially if you’re planning to keep yours low-key.
What's more, the more pared-back way to do Christmas jumper dressing allows you to make the most of your new item. Sure, a novelty jumper is fun, but we doubt you'll wear it as soon as the temperature drops next autumn. We like to encourage thoughtful shopping, and a more pared-back and classy Christmas jumper can be worn right now, and into 2025.
Below, I’ve hunted down the ideal knitwear to wear right now and then all the way through winter. Come Christmas Day, however, it’ll still feel festive enough for a celebration.
Shop Classy Christmas Jumpers for 2024:
I saw so many people pick this up when I was last in a Massimo Dutti store.
Bows are a pretty yet understated detail and feel just the right amount of festive.
You had me at "grey feathers".
So cute!
I can picture Kendall Jenner or Hailey Baldwin wearing this with leather trousers and Uggs.
Tinsel meets knitwear! I love the idea of wearing this with a matching brown slip skirt.
Show me a prettier embellished knit.
The perfect party attire.
So chic!
You need to click through to fully appreciate the detail in this piece.
I was always more into après ski than hitting the slopes...
Black knitwear always looks elevated.
The bows are so cute!
You'll get so many compliments when you wear this.
Red knitwear is a key trend this season; the scarf detail on this jumper keeps it the right side of classy for party season.
If grey is your signature colour, add embellishments into the mix.
Nail the Christmas-jumper brief with white sequins.
A more pared-back style that you wear with sequin skirts and silk trousers.
The sequin placement on this jumper creates a beautiful effect.
Wear from now and well into the new year.
Pep up your winter wares with pink Argyle.
This has such a Parisian feel to it.
Is there anything more classic than a red pattern knit?
Pearl details look so polished. This knit also comes in beige, so you have two to choose from.
You'll reach for this constantly throughout party season.
This piece was published at an earlier time and has since been updated.
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