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Corny holiday sweaters are not the move. Sure, they’re cute one or two days out of the year, but, let’s face it: The schtick gets really old, really fast. Everyone does it and a bunch of ugly sweaters in one spot is detrimental to everyone’s well being.
That isn’t to say you still can’t be festive and stylish at the same time, but it takes some careful calculations. OK, not really: you just need a cool sweater that can carryover after the holidays. That’s it. No real secret to it, except knowing where to look. And that’s covered for you right here, so get your jolly butt into high gear if you’re trying to make a stylish impression over the holidays and want to stat warm well after, too.
O'Hanlon Mills Blocked Fair Isle Crew-Neck Sweater
$59, available at urbanoutfitters.com
Nothing says holiday spirit via the clothes you’re wearing like some Fair Isle prints. O'Hanlan Mills does it tastefully with this marled sweater showcasing an array of great colors in the festive print.
Jack Wills Barnacre Crewneck Jumper
$132, available at asos.com
All snowflakes are different and beautiful in their own right. Especially this big ol' one on this Jack Wills Barnacre Jumper with flecked lamb wool. Now you can be the unique one in your crew, too.
Tommy Hilfiger Cable Knit Shawl Collar Sweater
$50, available at macys.com
Baby, it's cold outside, so Tommy Hilfiger's Cable Knit Shawl Collar Sweater is here to warm you up. And the Christmas-sanctioned green color will certainly get you in with the holiday crowd, and carryover when it's all said and done.
New York Knicks Busy Block Ugly Sweater
$65, available at store.nba.com
You get it? Because the Knicks are, like, really bad? It's ironic! All your friends will think it's hilarious when you wear this literally every single day after Christmas. Who knows, you wear it a whole week and it'll be more times than the Knicks may win all season.
Polo Ralph Lauren Wool Fair Isle Sweater
$220, available at macys.com
“Is that Bugle Boy you're wearing?” No, you know this wool Fair Isle Sweater is Polo. Trick Daddy is always in the spirit, who's to say it shouldn't last all winter?
Kapital Shawl Cardigan With Fair Isle Elbow Patches
$645, available at unionmadegoods.com
What up, big spenders? If you aren’t ready to go full on festive, just want to give a tinge of it, Kapital’s Shawl Cardigan has Fair Isle elbow patches. That way you can just dip your toe in while your co-workers dive in head first without a towel to dry off with.
Inverallan 1A Cable Crew
$305, available at endclothing.com
Cable knit sweaters are probably the most winter-ish top you could possibly get, so Inverallan’s1A Cable Crew in forest green tells everyone around that you care about the holidays but aren’t willing to sacrifice your sartorial authority for it.
Mt. Rainier Design Jacquard Knit Hoody
$139, available at norsestore.com
Hoodies always skirt on the edge of “too informal” but Mt. Rainier Design’s Jacquard Knit version is a half placket with buttons and a whole lot of holiday cheer, thanks to the fun jacquard print and light, snow-y colors.
Festified Black Santa Sweater
$55, available at festified.com
Some people like to put their own twists on the mythical beings who take our teeth, bring us eggs filled with candy and, most importantly, bring us presents on Christmas. Festified believes that Santa is black, so this sweater is for the black Santa believer in you. The rest of the season, it's an ironic graphic sweater.
Kinfolk Newport Mock Neck
$240, available at kinfolklife.com
Somewhere between a turtleneck and a crewneck but equal parts cozy lies the mock neck. It's the preferred knitwear of classy gents and swarthy seamen (pause!) alike. This one is from Brooklyn cool guy hotspot Kinfolk, who have recently broken out into the clothing game with gear that old streetwear heads and know-it-all menswear dudes can both vibe with. Throw this on under a blazer for holiday party time, and a varsity or bomber for when you wanna go out but don't want to look like a grandpa.
