8 best Christmas jumpers 2023: Novelty, Fairisle and festive knitwear for men, women and kids

This fun pink and red jumper features the words “jolly” and “merry” emblazoned across it, alongside star and Christmas tree patterns. The midweight knit has a boxy fit, and our tester likes wearing it over a dress as well as with jeans and a T-shirt. We think this is a stylish suggestion if you’re seeking chic rather than garish Christmas knitwear.

As well as the womenswear option, there’s also an identical kids version (£15, Tuclothing.sainsburys.co.uk) and a matching blue menswear alternative (£22, Tuclothing.sainsburys.co.uk). It washes well and would see you through the whole of December, before being brought out again next year.

This an affordable, popular pick and selling out quickly, with only three sizes left online, so we’d suggest ordering the jumper soon.

If you’re looking to get the whole family a Christmas jumper, this novelty red, green and white Fairisle number is available in a wide range of sizes from ages 2-14 and from small to 4XL.

The crew neck jumper has a classic festive feel and is emblazoned with reindeer and Christmas trees. Our tester’s son has been sporting the knit and we’ve found the fit is true to size.

We’ll be wearing it on Christmas Jumper Day and as a fun top throughout the festive holidays too.

What we first noticed about this jumper is its cutesy gingerbread man and hearts print, complete with “I love Christmas” writing across the middle. The pink, white, red and green jumper ticks all the colourful festive knit boxes, and it also features imagery depicting snowflakes, colourful lights and candy canes too.

We noted that this knit feels soft and cosy to wear, without being too heavy, so you could layer the jumper or sport it as a standalone piece.

This timeless blue Fairisle jumper is an ideal pick for an understated menswear option. It features a grey, blue and white design, which makes the knitwear both a suitable Christmas jumper option and a cosy piece to wear year-round.

Our tester has been sporting the jumper for a couple of months now and it still looks brand-new, so we’re impressed by the 60 per cent cotton and 10 per cent wool jumper’s high-quality composition.

We also think the jumper would make a gorgeous gift for the man in your life come Christmas Day.

Available in both red and white, we plumped for the latter shade which showcases a black snowflake and diamond pattern. The chunky knit is supremely cosy, and our tester loves snuggling up in this jumper on chiller days. It has an oversized, slouchy fit, which we think dials up the style points.

The cotton-mix jumper is noticeably soft, whether you’re wearing a light layer or long-sleeved T-shirt underneath. We’ve been pairing it with a skirt and boots for a smarter AW23 look, and also love Free People’s “hit the slopes” pullover fleece (£158, freepeople.com), if you’re seeking more casual Christmas attire.

Shopping for a mini fan of the Barbie film? Your interest may be piqued by this cute pink jumper, which is available to suit kids aged 3-13 years. The midweight knit features a suitably pink design, complete with hearts, snowflakes, a Fairisle pattern, and some sparkly silver Christmas trees.

Our teenage tester found the fit to be true to size, and we think the jumper will work well with a party dress or skirt for Christmas festivities, as well as to jazz up some jeans. One thing’s for certain, the character of Christmas Barbie is covered with this jumper.

If you seek a luxurious knitwear offering for this festive season and beyond, The White Company’s star jumper provides with a cashmere blend. The jumper has a casual fit, so it’s neither too tight or baggy, and we’ve enjoyed pairing this knit with metallic trousers for nights out.

We noted how comfy it is to wear, and while it did pill a little, that’s to be expected with items containing cashmere – a fabric comb easily removes those pesky fabric bobbles.

While the star print is a nod to the sparkly season of Christmas, it needn’t just be worn during the festivities, making this jumper a versatile buy.

Nothing is cosier during the colder months than donning a chunk roll neck jumper, and this Barbour pick has a festive Fairisle pattern, too. We put it to the test during chilly weather in Scotland and found the 80 per cent wool jumper to be suitably snug – this is a thick knit to keep you warm all winter long.

The navy base works well with most outfits, while the contrasting burgundy and sky blue tones add an extra element. We’ve also enjoyed wearing a similar crew neck offering from Barbour, the tidal knitted jumper (£84.95, Barbour.com), which is available in white and pink.