Fashion

Sunday, 21 December 2025

The style index: Fair Isle sweaters

A chic take on a Christmas jumper you can wear all winter

Swap novelty reindeer and snowmen jumpers for the more stylish Fair Isle inspired style  – a winter wardrobe evergreen piece that will never go out out of style. Style with a satin skirt, a statement earring and ballet flats for the festivities or jeans and boots for a brisk post-turkey walk.

Jacquard, £30, H&M

Jacquard, £30, H&M

Jacquard, £35.99, Zara

Jacquard, £35.99, Zara

Nutmeg cable, £38, M&S

Nutmeg cable, £38, M&S

Charlie cream, £69, Joules

Charlie cream, £69, Joules

Clover, £285, Jumper 1234, (Liberty)

Clover, £285, Jumper 1234, (Liberty)

Peacock yoke, £245, Toast

Peacock yoke, £245, Toast

Scandi style, £380, Ganni (mytheresa)

Scandi style, £380, Ganni (mytheresa)

Zane, £410, Staud (mytheresa)

Zane, £410, Staud (mytheresa)

Made in Scotland, £595, & Daughter

Made in Scotland, £595, & Daughter

Alps, £1,500, Dior

Alps, £1,500, Dior

Top image model wears chunky Fair Isle jumper & Daughter

Newsletters

Choose the newsletters you want to receive

View more

For information about how The Observer protects your data, read our Privacy Policy

Follow

The Observer
The Observer Magazine
The ObserverNew Review
The Observer Food Monthly
Copyright © 2025 Tortoise MediaPrivacy PolicyTerms & Conditions