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

‘Tis the season to whip out the novelty knitwear…

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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.

Complete with light up Elf hats

Perfect for disguising ‘Christmas dinner belly’

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.

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

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.

Merry Christmas!