With the holiday season officially upon us, the time has come to strengthen and fortify that most important of Christmas items—the festive sweater. The “ugly holiday sweater” has its own very special place in the zeitgeist, and we’re certainly not knocking the hipster-loved style statement—at the very least, it’s a great conversation starter.
But for those of you with a slightly more elevated taste level, you can still participate in the fun without looking too ugly. Luckily, there’s a way! We found a number of sweaters that can easily be classified as festive, but remain distinctively stylish.
Keep scrolling to shop 11 festive and chic holiday sweaters now!
Diane von Furstenberg Stars and Moon Sweater ($208)
ASOS Holidays Sweater in Fairisle Pattern ($68)
Kenzo Broken Floor Sweater ($417)
Madewell Folkstripe Pullover Sweater ($128)
Equipment Rei Crew Neck Cashmere Sweater ($328)
Zara Embroidered sweater ($129)
Burberry Brit Wool and Cashmere-Blend Sweater ($495)
Coohem Bi-Colour Cable-Knit Sweater ($448)
Étoile Isabel Marant Remington Intarsia Alpaca-Blend Sweater ($395)
J Brand Kasia Sweater ($410)
J. Crew Abstract Fair Isle Sweater ($98)Will YOU be wearing a festive holiday sweater this season? Tell us in the comments below!
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