It’s time to rethink festive knits: it’s not just a Christmas jumper, it’s a cocktail hour companion. This year, we’re steering away from cliches (no reindeers allowed), but going heavy on seasonal cheer: embracing glitter embellishment, XL pearls and gold or silver colour ways. Take yours out for drinks with a great pair of dark or mid-wash jeans, or a pleated midi-skirt (do as French label Sézane does and make yours metallic and multi-coloured). Equally, it’s the perfect way to bring a bit of retro glamour to your Christmas day look (accessorise it with a Babycham). Shop an edit of lust-worthy knits below. 

Main image: & Other Stories. 

Tulle cuffed jumper, €99; www.anthropologie.com. 

Fair Isle recycled cashmere jumper, Dôen, €507.11; www.net-a-porter.com.

Feather-trimmed cropped cardigan, Sleeper, €140; www.brownsfashion.com.

Tweed cardigan with button details, €99.99, at Mango. 

Deconstructed pearl knit sweater, Oscar de la Renta, €2,325, at Brown Thomas. 

Glittery jumper, €39.99, at H&M.

Diamanté jumper, €58.50; www.warehousefashion.com. 

Feather-trimmed cable knit sweater, Vince, €625; www.net-a-porter.com. 

Tinsel Fairytale of New York jumper, €425; www.bellafreud.com. 

Bow-embellished wool top, €89, & Other Stories.