A high street guide to this season’s best Christmas jumpers

‘Tis the season to whip out the novelty knitwear…

Say goodbye to Nan’s knitting nightmare she made for you last Christmas: here’s how to keep festive and bang on trend this season.

Everyone knows there are two types of Christmas jumper – the down right outrageous and the more muted and wearable, perfectly summarised by a customer on the phone in Primark:

“Shall I get John a ridiculous jumper, or something he’ll actually want to wear?”

The Novelty Knit

Primark’s overwhelming collection did not disappoint, and with prices starting at only £9, there’s really no excuse.

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Complete with light up Elf hats

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Perfect for disguising ‘Christmas dinner belly’

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Googly eyes

The Understated Christmas Jumper

If whacky and downright outrageous isn’t your cup of tea, Topshop offered some perfect alternatives to get you in the festive spirit.

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New Look also appeared to have a running theme across their winter collection…

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Monty the Penguin eat your heart out

So there you go, with the High Street awash with Penguins, Snowmen and Christmas characters there’s something to get everyones baubles bouncing.

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Merry Christmas!