Christmas sweater dress, a cozy Xmas jumper dress

On Christmas Eve most of us want two things, to stay warm and to look like we made an effort, and a Christmas sweater dress takes care of both. In Britain you’d call it an Xmas jumper dress. Ours are soft knits in red, white, mint, pink, violet and more, in mini and midi, nearly always with long sleeves.

Red, white or mint for dinner with family

Red is the obvious one, and we sew it in angora blend and rib. The red angora turtleneck midi can do a frosty morning at the office and Christmas dinner the same day. Its collar is high enough that you won’t need a scarf under your coat. There’s also a red angora mini with ruffles along the hem, and with that one a single pair of earrings is enough.

The red rib turtleneck midi has a slit. Stilettos and sheer black tights turn it into party wear.

White angora feels like a snowy morning. The white turtleneck midi stays soft against your skin and keeps you warm even in a drafty house, and plain opaque tights are all it needs. Its knee-length sister has a looser cut and a collar you can wear up or folded in half, and it slips under a puffer without bunching.

Mint is the surprise color of the season. Wear the mint rib midi with silver shoes and long earrings to a holiday dinner, then with a gray blazer and loafers to work in January.

Lurex shine for the office party and New Year’s Eve

When you want sparkle, go for knit with lurex thread. We make a violet lurex mini and a violet lurex midi, both fitted, with a round neckline and sleeves to the wrist, and the knit stretches, so sitting through a long dinner and dancing after it are both easy. Seamless underwear underneath. For more evening ideas, see our Christmas party looks.

The blue shimmer mini wraps at the skirt and has draping at the waist. It loves pearls or silver at the ears, with black heels and thin tights. If you’re wearing it to a daytime gathering, add a long cardigan and Chelsea boots instead of heels. There’s also a green lurex midi that ends around mid-calf.

Try it on before the holidays get busy

A Christmas sweater dress in rib or lurex hugs your figure, so check it in November with the boots and tights you plan to wear. We cut every one from XS to XL. Lift your arms and sit down once. If the knit pulls across the hips, try the next size and compare.

Frequently asked questions

Does the angora itch?

Not the white styles. Their angora-blend knit is soft and kind to bare skin.

Can I keep wearing a Christmas sweater dress in January?

Of course. The rib turtlenecks go to work all winter with a blazer, and you’ll find more plain knits on our everyday sweater dress page.

How do I wash lurex knit?

Cool water and a mesh bag, never bleach. Lay it out flat to dry, out of the sun. Want something dressier than knit? Browse our wider Christmas dress page.