By Valentine Lacour
If, like me, you are a “Christmas-enthusiast” (and tend to go overboard with fairy lights and tinsel decorations), you are probably delighted to be wearing jumpers every day for the next few months. Even more, you might have a great collection of Christmas jumpers that you cannot wait to show off everywhere you go!
Well, if that’s the case, we have prepared for you five great looks that will allow you to pull off your best Christmas jumper without giving up your fashion sense! (I promise Christmas jumper doesn’t mean embarrassing!)
Look 1: The Girl Boss
It’s not easy to show up at work with a Christmas jumper while keeping a professional look that won’t embarrass you in front of your colleagues or clients. Don’t worry, you don’t have to give up on your Christmas spirit to remain professional!
Ideally, you should build your look around the main piece of clothing: the Christmas jumper. You don’t have to choose a jumper with a giant reindeer head in the middle to stick to your Christmas theme. You can choose a more sober, elegant sweater with letterings or a Christmas message.
The sustainable brand Chinti and Parker has a selection of fun yet elegant jumpers, perfect for this look.
If you are not a styling pro, keep a neutral palette of colour for work. Focus on beige, white, black, and nude colours to match with a bright Christmas jumper!
We have styled this Chinti and Parker Christmas sweater with a white shirt (a wardrobe essential!) and a black Stella McCartney Skirt. If you are not comfortable wearing skirts at work, look for high waist trousers.
If you are not a heel person, no worries! This look also works perfectly with some cute trainers. Choose your most comfortable pair! To top it off, a nude beanie and a pair of golden glasses are a great way to finish the look.
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1. CHINTI AND PARKER, Merry and Bright-print wool- and cashmere-blend jumper | 2. STELLA MCCARTNEY, Armidale Trousers In Prince Of Wales Check | 3. STELLA MCCARTNEY, Carly Vegetarian Leather Skirt – Black | 4. RAY BAN, Round-frame Gold-tone Optical Glasses | 5. &OTHER STORIES, Chunky Knitted Beanie Hat.
Look 2: The Romantic Day Out
Winter doesn’t mean that you HAVE to stay in all day.
If you are going out with your partner on a nice, romantic day out, even in winter, I would advise wearing something that makes you feel good, pretty, comfortable. If you want to wear a big Christmas jumper, then do it! It doesn’t mean that you won’t look cute. On the opposite, you might find yourself taking hundreds of selfies under the giant Christmas wreath of Covent Garden (and you should, it’s beautiful!)
It’s time to update your Instagram account with Christmas-themed selfies!
We have styled this traditional Christmas Jumper from Boden with a cosy scarf and dark green mini slip skirt to stick with the Christmas-theme colours.
We love a long warm coat with ankle boots and cute accessories to finish the look. Take inspiration from these &other stories white boots and People Tree star-shaped earrings.
And don’t forget your camera!
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JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view this content.1. BODEN, Christmas Sweater Boto Pink | 2. &OTHER STORIES, wool blend coat in beige | 3. &OTHER STORIES, Front Slit Mini Skirt | 4. &OTHER STORIES, Leather Ankle Boots | 5. MONKI, Thelma faux leather lace-up heeled boots in burgundy-Red | 6. TRUE PEOPLE, handmade star drop earrings | 7. &OTHER STORIES, Cashmere Ribbed Knit Scarf.
Look 3: Shopping Session
Do you still have some last-minute Christmas presents to buy? Yes, me too!
Well, good news: We have put together the perfect look for your late Christmas shopping session!
We have selected a great, Christmassy coloured jumper from the sustainable brand Blake London. You can style it with your favourite pair of jeans. Our choice is the wide legs jeans from People Tree, a brand pioneer of ethical fashion. You can find these perfect white ankle boots at &Other Stories and a good size tote bag from Stella McCartney.
Enjoy your shopping day and may the Christmas spirit be with you!
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JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view this content.1.CHINTI AND PARKER, Christmas-print wool- and cashmere-blend jumper | 2. PEOPLE TREE, Jeans in organic cotton | 3. &OTHER STORIES, Leather Ankle Boots – White | 4. STELLA MCCARTNEY, Medium Tote Bag In Beige | 5. LACK OF COLOUR x VESTAIRE COLLECTIVE, Beige Wool hat for Women | 6. RAY-BAN, Round-frame Gold-tone Optical Glasses.
Look 4: The Chalet Girl
If Christmas really is “the most wonderful time of the year” for you, then this look will be your favourite!
If you do get the chance to have all of that (I’m extremely jealous), we have the perfect outfit for you. However, if you live in a never-snowy place, with no fireplace, don’t worry, you can still pretend with a fireplace video on Youtube. The outfit still works!
Here is what you need to reproduce our “Chalet Girl” outfit:
- A cosy Christmas Jumper that makes you feel like you are being held by a pair of reassuring arms.
- A soft pair of loungewear – leggings or pants – to hang out around the fireplace (or, lets be real, the TV). Fortunately, sustainable brand Ivy & Oak has the perfect pants for you!
- Finally, this look cannot be complete without a warm pair of socks. You can find our favourite pairs on the Content Beauty site.
Now you are almost ready for a cosy Christmas evening. You can grab yourself a cup of hot chocolate and enjoy the rest of the day!
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JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view this content.1. CHINTI AND PARKER, Cream Embroidered Wool-Cashmere Roll Neck Sweater | 2. IVY AND OAK, Libisco Culotte Pants | 3. &OTHER STORIES, Merino Wool Blend Beanie | 4. CONTENT BEAUTY, Thunder Socks Helen Blackberry, Organic Cotton UK.
Look 5: Night Out
If it seems difficult to combine a Christmas Jumper and evening dress, I promise you that it’s not impossible! It’s all about choosing the right jumper.
Luckily, &Other Stories has plenty of great Christmassy jumpers that work perfectly for a night out look. For an elegant Christmas party, we chose a bright red, cropped cardigan with heart-shaped golden buttons on the front.
It’s time to channel your inner Carrie Bradshaw!
Elevate this look with a pair of high heels, red or black, according to your preference.
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JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view this content.1. &OTHER STORIES, Heart Button Alpaca Blend Cardigan |2. NEEDLE& THREAD, Snowflake Sequin-Embellished Tulle Midi Dress | 3. NEEDLE & THREAD X JASMINE HEMLEY ETHER, crystal-embellished recycled-tulle mini dress | 4. CHRISTIAN DIOR, Burgundy Velvet Heels | 5. CHRISTIAN DIOR, Ecru Cloth Heels Vintage | 6. HOEY AND EMBER, Gold Halo Crown Headband Moon & Stars.
Now you know everything about styling Christmas jumpers, we hope you’ll have a wonderful Christmas, looking FABULOUS! You can find more amazing and sustainable items in our Winter Edit!
Let us know which look you will reproduce in the comments and please, share your “go-to” Christmas jumper with us!
Merry Christmas!
Valentine Lacour
Valentine is a French writer and illustrator based in London (IG @valentineillustration). She has two master's degrees in History of Art and Arts Management. She is passionate about contemporary art and fashion. Her motto is "a good day always starts with coffee".
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