Despite enjoying fashion’s proclivity for being flamboyant, I’m usually the sort of person who dodges anything remotely festive—Christmas jumpers included. The Valentine’s Day isn’t worth celebrating in my opinion (sorry), Halloween costumes are completely out of the question, so when it comes to the annual tradition of donning an oftentimes ugly, for lack of a better word, Christmas jumper, you can rest assured that you'll never find me wearing one on the morning of December 25.
Don’t get me wrong—Christmas is one of my favourite times of the year. I adore gifting, watching classic films like Love Actually and indulging in a mulled wine. 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.
Call me Ebenezer Scrooge, 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 wool jumper, is ideal for wearing right now and straight through the holidays. Spotted on the runways at Khaite and Miu Miu, designer 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 rises come Spring. We like to encourage thoughtful shopping, and a more pared-back and classy Christmas jumper can be worn right now and into 2026. There are subtle ways to embrace the season still, like opting for a cashmere jumper in the most jolly candy-apple red, opting for a Fair Isle print or even embracing something with a hint of glitter woven through. All of which are excellent choices, and are currently saturating the high street and luxury set, too.
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.
The 25 Chicest Christmas Jumpers to Wear In 2025 and Beyond
I saw so many people pick this up when I was last in a Massimo Dutti store, and I love how they've styled it here with leather gloves tucked into the corduroy trousers. It's these simple but effective details that really elevate the piece.
Bows are a pretty yet understated detail and feel just the right amount of festive.
Feather accents will always be relevant come the festive season, and this feels like the perfect touch to elevate your pyjama bottoms and at-home mimosas.
The perfect preppy jumper to watch the holiday films, like The Holdovers, in.
As red as Santa's stocking, making this a festive without feeling incredibly derivative or tacky.
Don't just get experimental with your wrapping; apply this to your knitwear, too. The addition of the lace trims makes this affordable style quite whimsical and angelic.
As sumptuous and cosy as the sheep in all your nativity scenes.
Tinsel meets knitwear! I love the idea of wearing this Tory Burch style with a sleek leather pencil skirt à la Hailey Bieber.
This looks like something Phoebe Philo is producing for her eponymous label, without the designer price tag.
You need to click through to fully appreciate the detail in this piece—pay extra special attention to the bejewelled collar!
A style that can take you from eating mince pies on Christmas morning to sipping on peach schnapps at après-ski.
Winter white knitwear always looks elevated. Because who needs frills when you have something so fabulous?
A piece to see you through the entire holiday break. Trust me, the fabric is so soft that you'll simply refuse to wear anything else.
You'll get so many compliments when you wear this.
Mole hues and soft khakis are a key trend this season; the scarf detail on this jumper keeps it on the right side of classy for party season.
Chokers are one of the biggest winter accessories trends, and this jumper embraces the motif in a way that feels polished and refined.
With a trompe-l'œil edge, this style injects embraces the current trends like layering a tank top over long-sleeved pieces and embracing sequin embellishments.
I hate to play favourites, but this Tory Burch style truly is the chicest Christmas jumper that I've ever seen.
A more pared-back style that you wear with sequin skirts and silk trousers.
Wear from now and well into the new year, thanks to the strategically-placed discs.
Pep up your winter wares with this soft animal-printed turtleneck.
Frosty sequins look so polished. This knit also comes in black, so you have multiple options to choose from.
Elsa Schiaparelli first designed the bow sweater all the back in 1927, and nearly a century later, this sweet style from Rixo feels just as relevant.
Is there anything more classic than a red knit?
Khaite knitwear is truly some of the best on the market.
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