The best Christmas jumpers for 2023

Get in the festive mood with a seasonal knit - here's our pick of the high street's best Christmas jumpers.

best Christmas jumpers

by Rosie Floyd |
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As the big day draws nearer, now is the time to put on your best Christmas Jumper to get yourself in the festive spirit. Whether you have a different jumper for every day in December or you save your knitwear for wearing on Christmas Day or Christmas Jumper Day, the annual charity event hosted by Save The Children, there’s a huge range of Xmas jumpers available, and we’ve rounded up all the best ones to save you hours of searching for the perfect one.

Best Christmas jumpers at a glance:

Best sparkly Christmas jumper: Recycled Blend Sequin Spot Print Jumper – view on M&S
Best novelty Christmas jumper: Red Festive Fairisle Knit Family Christmas Jumper – view on New Look
Best sequin Christmas jumper: Women's Red Xmas Sequin Sleigh Novelty Jumper – view on Peacocks

It's up to you to stick to classic Fair Isle patterns or a subtle sequin or go all-out with sparkles, punny slogans and fun prints. You can get one just for yourself or opt for ones with matching men's, kids' and pet Christmas jumpers so the whole family can look the same. Just don’t make the all-too-common mistake of leaving it too late when all of the best ones are already out of stock.

Luckily for you, we’ve searched the web to print you all the best Christmas jumpers available right now, including subtle sweatshirts, bright, festive colours, and quintessentially festive designs.

Best Christmas jumpers 2023

Best sequin Christmas jumper

Recycled Blend Sequin Spot Print JumperCredit: Marks and Spencer

Add a sprinkle of sparkle to an otherwise casual December outfit with this Recycled Blend Sequin Spot Print Jumper from M&S. It's available in Grey and Red colourways with ribbing at the crew neck, hem and cuffs for that extra little bit of detail.

Best novelty Christmas jumper

Red Festive Fairisle Knit Family Christmas JumperCredit: New Look
Price: $15 (was £25.99)

www.newlook.com

You'll spread festive cheer to everyone you see while wearing this Red Festive Fairisle Knit Family Christmas Jumper. It's also available in men's, kids' and pet versions so the whole family can match.

Best sequin Christmas jumper

Women's Red Xmas Sequin Sleigh Novelty JumperCredit: Peacocks
Price: $14 (was £20)

www.peacocks.co.uk

We challenge you to find something more festive than a sparkly sleigh filled with presents tied together with a big red bow against a backdrop of snowflakes. This cosy Red Xmas Sequin Sleigh Novelty Jumper from Peacocks is sure to get you in the Christmas holiday mood.

Best premium Christmas jumper

Festive Embroidered JumperCredit: Boden

We love the fun festive slogan on this embroidered jumper by Boden. Made in a blend of soft yarns, this one will be a favourite in your seasonal wardrobe for years to come.

Best snowflake Christmas jumper

Snowflake JumperCredit: Fatface

After a Christmas Jumper that you can wear all throughout December and beyond? We'd recommend this Snowflake Jumper from FatFace. It's a soft yet thick layer that is woven with wool and warm fibres so it's an ideal winter warmer.

Best Christmas jumper dress

Charcoal Fair Isle Sparkle Tunic DressCredit: Matalan

The Charcoal Fair Isle Sparkle Tunic Dress will look super cute styled with leggings or tights and ankle boots. It effortlessly combines cosy comfort and chic style with its black, cream and metallic fair isle patterning.

Best star Christmas jumper

Serenity Star JumperCredit: Monsoon
Price: $52.20 (was £75)

www.monsoon.co.uk

This jumper from Monsoon is sure to be the 'star of the show' when it comes to festive fashion. The Serenity Star Jumper is perfect for putting a sparkly twist on your every day with its embellished stars around the neck and on the arms. It features ribbed trims and bow detailing at the back.

Best chunky Christmas jumper

Red Christmas Reindeer JumperCredit: River Island

Who doesn't love a chunky knit this time of year? This Red Christmas Reindeer Jumper features a festive fair isle pattern with two prancing reindeer in the middle - it doesn't come more Christmassy than that!

Best Christmas jumper for Disney fans

Motif-detail sweatshirtCredit: H+M

For lovers of all things Disney, you can't go wrong with this Motif-detail sweatshirt from H&M. It has a wonderfully retro feel and depicts Mickey and all the gang celebrating Christmas.

Best slogan Christmas jumper

Joy Glitter Christmas JumperCredit: Debenhams
Price: $31.50 (was £45)

www.debenhams.com

Joy to the world, you've found your new Christmas jumper! Available in navy and cream, you can wear this over jeans or leggings or tucked into a skirt.

FAQs

Where can I find the best Christmas jumpers?

If none of our top picks has taken your fancy, here are some of our favourite places to shop for Christmas jumpers at this time of year.
Debenhams
Wallis
John Lewis
Matalan
Peacocks
Monsoon
Boden
While you’re shopping for a Christmas jumper, you might want to browse for some nice dresses or a sparkly top to wear to any Christmas parties or other events you’re attending over the Christmas period.

What is Christmas Jumper Day?

Since 2012, Christmas Jumper Day has been a fun way for everyone in the community to raise money for Save The Children. Simply put on your jazziest Christmas jumper, and your workplace, school, or community can pledge to raise funds with each jumper worn for the occasion. You can organise yourself by signing up to take part here and donate to a wonderful cause.
It's a fantastic way to get in the festive spirit ahead of Christmas, give your wackiest jumper an airing, and raise money to help protect children around the world.

Rosie Floyd is a Pets, Homes and Garden Product Writer for Yours, specialising in home appliances, décor and furnishings, as well as all things dogs. After completing her Journalism & Media degree from Coventry University back in 2015, she started her career writing about must-visit holiday destinations, moving on to creating content around outdoor living and garden buildings, before joining the team at Bauer.

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