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In the past five years the Christmas jumper, although a nicer word is ‘jersey’, has been forced upon us, with workplaces in December and festive parties of the under 35s littered with the things. The school of thought now is that you are nobody if you’re not seen with one.
Those of sounder minds should really be able to desist from the forced frivolity that such a garment now entails. A plain bright-red one or holly green number is perhaps a more subtle approach, paired with darker trousers and sensible shoes.
Should you find yourself being forced along to a Christmas jumper party then remember to pick your sweater carefully. As with all clothes worn on the upper body the same style rules should apply:
1) Less is more: one subtle design will probably work better than something too OTT.
2) It shouldn’t wash you out.
3) Pick one to flatter your size. You may think you’re a medium but actually you are a large – terribly embarrassing to be seen trying to fit into something for which you weren’t built!
That said, the best way to wear a Christmas jumper is… don’t!
Yuletide felicitations.
William Hanson is the Etiquette and Protocol Consultant for The English Manner. He works with VIP households, diplomats, businessmen, schools and colleges and has advised multinational brands. He is regularly asked by global media to comment on modern manners and social mores.
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