I've got a little shopping insight for you: the coolest Christmas jumpers sell out fast. Believe it or not, now's the time to be planning your finest festive outfit centred around the jumper of your choice because the high street's Christmas jumpers have officially landed.
And let's be honest, one of the best things about Christmas is the Christmas jumper. To help assist, I've searched high and low for some of the best women's Christmas jumpers on the virtual high street - just call me Santa's little helper.
There's no denying that the Christmas jumper has increased in popularity ever since Mark Darcy rocked his infamous reindeer knit in Bridget Jones' Diary, and now the Christmas jumper has become the biggest festive hit for fashion fans. Christmas Jumper Day falls on Thursday 10 December this year, so get in quick and don't delay.
- Classy: Friends Like These Drinks Christmas Jumper, £29 /
- Novelty: Boden Mae Novelty Jumper, £139 / $230
- Sequin: Yumi Sequin Bow Jumper, £55 /
- Affordable: F&F Pom Pom Christmas Jumper, £25
- Fashionable: M&S Fizz The Season Jumper, £26 /
- Designer: Ralph Lauren Holiday Polo Bear Cashmere Jumper, £1,600 /
- Fair Isle syle: Threadbare Cable Knit Chrsitmas Jumper, £24 /
I've rounded up my favourite novelty knits, in the chicest of shades. So whether you're after a cheap and cheerful Christmas jumper or a luxe designer version you can keep for years to come, I'm hoping I've found just what you need.
How I chose the best Christmas jumpers for 2026
- Festive designs: For this edit, I wanted to find festive novelty designs - but I wanted the knits to be stylish and classy as well.
- Affordable options: You might not want to spend hundreds of pounds on a Christmas jumper so I wanted to make sure the jumpers below are priced reasonably. I have included a couple that are a bit more expensive, just to cater to all budgets.
- Washable: All of the jumpers in this edit are washable, no one wants to be visiting the dry cleaners during the busiest time of year.
The best Christmas jumpers for women
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Friends Like These Black Drinks Christmas Jumper
© Supplied- Sizes: 6 - 20 in regular
- Colours: Black
If you're on the look out for a Christmas jumper that's not about Santa, elves, and reindeers, how about this classy knit from Next?
I love how the model has been styled with leather trousers, proving the festive kit can be worn whatever the occasion in December.
2/13
Boden Mae Novelty Jumper
© Boden- Sizes: XS- XL
- Colours: Navy and cream
A lot of the super festive jumpers have sequins, but for a novelty vibe, this Boden jumper is designed to look like a wreath of pom poms - cute!
3/13
Yumi Sequin Bow Crew Neck Jumper
© Supplied- Sizes: S - L
- Colours: Red or cream
You can embrace sequins more than ever over Christmas, and Yumi's red sweater features a fashionable festive design in black sparkle.
4/13
F&F Very Merry Pom Pom Christmas Jumper
© F&F- Sizes: XS - XL
- Colours: Cream
I adore this fun Christmas jumper and if it matches your personality, it would be perfect for you this season.
5/13
M&S 'Fizz The Season' Christmas Jumper
© M&S- Sizes: XS - XL
- Colours: Black
M&S has nailed it with the Christmas jumpers this year, and this one is so chic. I tried this on in store, and would say it's true to size. I opted for a medium.
6/13
Threadbare Fairisle Cable Knit Christmas Jumper
© Threadbare- Sizes: S - L
- Colours: Blue/Pink
Threadbare has a cosy knitted Fair Isle knit for this year and it features a gorgeous festive vibe. I think this is perfect for wearing throughout the Christmas season. Style with jeans and chunky gold jewellery for an elevated finish.
7/13
Ralph Lauren Holiday Polo Bear Cashmere Jumper
© Ralph Lauren- Sizes: XXS - XXL
- Colours: Cream
Ralph Lauren is trending this year on social media for its festive aesthetic for the home, but this knit is so stylish. Pricier than the other sweaters on this list, but it's a real investment purchase that you can wear for years to come. I could see this being worn with everything from jeans to skirts, or even over your PJs on Christmas morning.
8/13
Nobody's Child Festive Wool-Blend Jumper
© Nobody's Child- Sizes: XS - L
- Colours: Blue and white
If you're wondering whether to buy a Christmas jumper or wintery jumper, this is the perfect combination. Style with jeans or leather trousers and I think a red lip wouldn't go a-miss either.
9/13
Joules Snoopy Red Crew Neck Christmas Jumper
© Joules- Sizes: 6 - 16
- Colours: Red
Joules' winter knit is so fun, featuring the lovable character Snoopy. The wearable style has a relaxed fit, a crew neck, and ribbed cuffs, and it would pair perfectly with leather trousers, heeled boots, and a longline coat for a day-to-night party look.
This is a true to size fit - take your regular size.
10/13
Amazon Light-Up Christmas Jumper
© Amazon- Sizes: S-3XL
- Colours: Multiple
The ultimate festive jumper for a boozy Christmas party – Amazon's light-up knit will definitely please the crowds. The retailer has so many fun designs to choose from, and this reindeer jumper comes in multiple colours and goes up to a 3XL.
11/13
Tu At Sainsbury's Christmas Sequin Bow & Mistletoe Jumper
© Tu- Sizes: XS-XL
- Colours: Brown
Tu has so many fun Christmas jumpers to choose from, but this bedazzled bow knit looks super fun.
12/13
New Look Christmas Jumper
© New Look- Sizes: S - XL
- Colours: Cream
How cute is this New Look knitted jumper with festive sequin patches? It's almost impossible to keep New Look Christmas jumpers in stock. This one is available in fluffy cream, and there's plenty of other designs.
13/13
Next Letter To Santa Christmas Jumper
© Next- Sizes: XS - XXL
- Colours: Pink
Add some sparkle to your winter wardrobe with Next's Christmas knitted jumper featuring asweet letter to Santa - it comes in kid sizes too.
Editor verdict
This year I'll be wearing one of the M&S Christmas Jumpers, mainly due to how chic it looks on the model with her fringed midi skirt.
If you're looking for a really affordable jumper, the supermarkets are a good place to search. F&F at Tesco and Tu at Sainsbury's is always a good place to shop - and there are some really fun designs this year. You also can't beat New Look for a cheap and cheerful jumper either.
If you're after a Christmas jumper that doesn't look like a Christmas jumper, Boden has some subtle designs, in more wearable shades. Plus, they can be really dressed up - or down.
I don't think you can make the wrong choice when it comes to a Christmas jumper - have fun with it and get as much wear out of it as possible.
How to style a Christmas jumper
There are so many ways to style a Christmas jumper in 2026. It really depends on how dressy you want to go - teaming a festive knit with a fringed midi skirt, leather trousers or is always a good idea, or cigarette pants. I personally love to style my Christmas jumper with straight-leg jeans and boots for every day wear. If your jumper is on the embellished side, how about teaming with an evening shoe or a pair of embellished slingback kitten heels. Don't forget accessories, too! You can't beat a pair of statement earrings to wear with your Christmas jumper.
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