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Chic Christmas jumpers

By Rebecca Gonsalves on 1/12/2020

Looking for a new knit with just a hint of festive flair? If you're interested in circular fashion, there are a host of online vintage stores to find something new-to-you, while ASOS Marketplace, Depop and eBay have plenty of retro knits to rescue.
Read on for the Culture Whisper guide to the chicest alternative knits to wear beyond Christmas Jumper Day (which fell on Friday 11 December 2020).
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Ralph Lauren Fair Isle cable-knit jumper, £249

One of the best aspects of Christmas Jumper Day (apart from raising funds for Save the Children) is the chance to channel the American fashion catalogues of days gone by. This subtle knit is a chic way to do just that, courtesy of the king of all-American style himself, Ralph Lauren.

Isabel Marant Emma puff-sleeve knit sweater, £530

Isabel Marant Emma puff-sleeve sweater, £530

Christmas may come but once a year, but this fuzzy turtleneck will be a wardrobe stalwart from September to March. We love the subtly puffed shoulders and the slightly cropped sleeve length.

Boden Howe embellished cardigan, was £85, now £51

No wardrobe is complete without an elegant disco knit, and this bejewelled number will have you party-ready in no time. It's also available in black, with both versions in high demand so check regularly for stock updates if it's not available in your size.

Chinti & Parker red cashmere rollneck sweater, £295

In a red to rival Rudolph's nose, this vibrant scarlet cashmere knit will look great with jeans, Chelsea boots and a leather jacket well into the spring.

Self Portrait ivory lace-trimmed cable-knit jumper, £260

A sultry take on the classic cable knit, the delicate eyelash lace trim is an easy way to build textures and visual layers into your wardrobe, and will look perfect with faux leather trousers.

The Attico ostrich feather-trimmed lambswool cardigan, £948

If you're thinking of straying from the usual festive sequins and sparkles, this could be the perfect party knit for you. The delicate feathers add a hint of flamboyance, while the plunging neckline can be dressed down with a T-shirt or worn alone for a more revealing look.

Anthropologie Gaia multicoloured jumper, £130

This colour-flecked take on cosy should come with its own cabin in the woods. As it doesn't we'll have to make do with hunkering down at home with a cup of hot chocolate and a heartwarming Christmas film.

Cos wool-alpaca jumper, £89

Minimalists rejoice: the low-key take on the Christmas jumper has been perfected in this cosy cream knit. It's a subtle blend of cable and Fair Isle knits with a bouclé panel and alpaca yarn for added softness.

Reformation Dita cable-knit sweater, £265

A classic Fair Isle comes into its own in December, and will work equally well with a pretty slip-skirt for Christmas Eve drinks or a pair of raw-hem mom jeans and some stompy boots for a bracing New Year's Day walk.

Cecilie Bahnsen Fifi open-back cable-knit sweater, £560

Business at the front, party at the back: no, it's not the return of the mullet, just a sensual update on a classic courtesy of an open back tied with slender satin ribbons. Practical too, the open back comes in handy when layering over Bahnsen's dreamy voluminous dresses.