WANT! for December: Ugly Christmas Sweater
As you ring in the holiday season, prepare a toast to the affectionately reviled Ugly Christmas Sweater. The unironically chipper garment may have invited laughs for years prior but its now set to be a high fashion staple. This winter, channel your inner grandmother and realize a Christmas sweater isn’t a fashion faux-pas. Elevate this classic holiday gear as the refined adult you are, who isn’t afraid to have fun.
Chopova Lovena Bow-Embellished Cardigan
As frilly as it is sophisticated, this ribbed cardigan features heavy-knit details held together by chunky front buttoning. Rows of red-green tartan ribbons threaded through the sweater creates a delicate outfit perfect for a whimsical holiday party. Pair this mohair knit with a pleated skirt and knee-high boots for a grown up school-girl look.
Miu Miu Logo Fair Isle Crewneck Sweater
https://www.reversible.com/shopping/women/item/miu-miu-logo-fair-isle-crewneck-sweater-987239201
A Fair Isle knit isn’t just expected but necessary for the fall-winter. One could only expect that Miu Miu, the eternal Girl at Heart, would reimagine this Scottish pattern into a delicate pastel, far from its kitschy origins. The relaxed pullover seamlessly fits the wearer’s body, and provides a menswear fit that wonderfully juxtaposes its pink and tan hues.
Loro Piana Holiday Noel Cashmere Knit Bomber Jacket
Imagine a picturesque evening in the mountains, overlooking a fire and bundled in this jacquard Loro Piana sweater. This outerwear leans into Christmas in its entirety with a classic Fair Isle pattern, red-green-white patterns, and a cashmere composition. Pair this bomber with tailored black pants and a gold-buckled loafer and insert yourself into a vintage holiday advertisement.
Khaite The Nalani Sweater in Ivory Multi
Cocoon yourself in this sculpted cashmere pullover embroidered with Nordic Fair Isle patterns, this Christmas. An intriguing departure from traditional colors, this multicolored ivory sweater is love at first sight for the minimalist.
Molly Goddard Toni Gingham Cotton-Blend Cardigan
https://www.matchesfashion.com/us/products/Molly-Goddard-Toni-gingham-cotton-blend-cardigan-1538033
Don’t be fooled by the tabletop gingham, the Toni cardigan is Christmas in its purest form. The all-encompassing jacquard checkered pattern creates a semi-optical illusion that adds a retro flair to this conservative knit. Wear Mary-Jane ballet flats and a black capri to complement this Molly Godard sweater.
Gucci GG-Intarsia Wool Cardigan
https://www.matchesfashion.com/us/products/Gucci-GG-intarsia-wool-cardigan-1519693
Decorated with the classic House motif, this Gucci wool sweater is equally comfortable and formal in wear. The navy backdrop perfectly grounds the red embroidery and gold logo-embossed buttons. Dress the cardigan down with a pair of classic denim and Gucci backless loafers, a perfect outfit for a hostess.
This Christmas, take on the daunting yet fun challenge of styling an outfit with the Ugly Christmas Sweater, rather than despite it. Channel your inner frazzled Englishwoman, as the internet has now adopted, and realize that Ugly doesn’t necessarily mean unattractive. In fashion, we often discuss items in the context of beauty or what we perceive it to be. In actuality, no item is truly “beautiful” or “ugly”. The wearer is the one person through which items should be judged against, not trends or popular sentiment.
Article by Sneha KC, Contributor, PhotoBook Magazine
Tearsheets by Alexa Dyer, Graphic Designer, PhotoBook Magazine
WANT! Created by Ayoka Lucas
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