The Christmas countdown is officially on and we’re wanting to dress more and more festive by the day. Lucky for us, we have plenty of inspiration from some of our favourite TV stars.

Last week, Lorraine Kelly stepped into the ITV studio in the ultimate Christmas jumper from Marks & Spencer.

Forget cheesy reindeers and snowflakes (though we still love those, too) and take a leaf out of Lorraine’s book by embracing the festive season with some adorable Santa sausage dogs!

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Posting her outfit details to Instagram, the 60-year-old wrote: “Festive knits at the ready! 🎄 What will you be donning this #ChristmasJumperDay? @markheyesstylist shares his favourite picks from the high street. Lorraine wears jumper from @marksandspencer."

The jumper in question is the Embellished Dog Christmas Jumper and it's on sale for just £15 from M&S, although it has nearly sold out online. But you should still be able to pick it up in store.

Lorraine Christmas jumper
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Lorraine paired her knit with a stunning pleated maxi skirt from Zara for £25.99. Fans were loving the TV star's festive look with several posting admiring comments on her Instagram.

Lorraine Kelly stuns in chic Christmas jumper
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And, if you're after more Christmas jumper inspiration, here are few more of our favourites to shop now...

Fleece Navidad Christmas Jumper
Joules Fleece Navidad Christmas Jumper
Now 52% Off

We’re low-key obsessed with this Christmas jumper. Not only is it inspired by the famous red sheep knit worn by Princess Diana in 1981, but with a festive twist, it also references one of our favourite Christmas songs: Feliz Navidad. Plus, we’ve had a feel of this knit in real life and it’s thick and cosy.

Sadly, it's very low on stock but if you're lucky, you may nab one!

Sequin Fair Isle Relaxed Christmas Jumper
M&S Collection Sequin Fair Isle Relaxed Christmas Jumper

Take a Fair Isle knit and make it extra Christmassy. The shimmering turquoise sequins around the neckline is what really sets this knit apart. We'd wear with a silver pleated skirt for a dressy Christmas lunch.

Pink Christmas Soft Knit Patterned Jumper
New Look Pink Christmas Soft Knit Patterned Jumper

Subtle just not your thing? This jolly, colour block jumper with a snowflake motif is made for Christmas Jumper Day. If this doesn’t get you into the festive mood, we suspect nothing will. Well, maybe an eggnog or two…

Jessica Oversized Jumper
Boden Jessica Oversized Jumper
Now 20% Off

Boden has all but sold out of its Christmas jumpers this year but this chunky, high-neck design is still in stock and will look lovely round the tree on Christmas Day. It will also keep you cosy under your coat on that bracing Boxing Day walk.

Slogan Crew Neck Jumper
Marks & Spencer Slogan Crew Neck Jumper

Keep it classy with Marks & Spencer’s cream sweater – just mind you don’t drop your Terry’s Chocolate Orange on it. Pair with camels and other cream layers for an expensive, quiet luxury look… if you dare!

Christmas Bottle Green Sweatshirt “Resting Grinch Face”
Fenwick Christmas Bottle Green Sweatshirt “Resting Grinch Face”

We love a play on words, and this fun yet knowing sweatshirt lets you maintain a dignified distance from all the OTT novelty festive knits out there. Yes, you’re wearing a Christmas jumper, but you’re totally in on the joke. Note: this sweatshirt only comes in a large size. Shout out to the “All the jingle ladies” design in the same range.

Tu Grey Christmas Sequin Slogan Knitted Jumper
Sainsbury's Tu Grey Christmas Sequin Slogan Knitted Jumper
Now 25% Off

Sometimes you just want a straightforward, jolly Christmas jumper and that's what you get with this sequin design from Tu. We also like the more muted grey colourway against the sequin silver and gold Ho Ho Hos.

Tu Matching Family Women's Christmas Tree Checkerboard Jumper
Sainsbury's Tu Matching Family Women's Christmas Tree Checkerboard Jumper
Now 25% Off

Or for something a little more colourful, this checkerboard Christmas tree design is suitably festive and currently reduced. There are only a few sizes left though, so be quick if you want to snap it up (you can check stock levels in-store though).

Embroidered Funnel Neck Jumper with Wool
Joules Embroidered Funnel Neck Jumper with Wool

We think this one just about qualifies as a Christmas jumper thanks to its ski-themed motifs (we can identify with the 'Here for the après-ski sentiment). We also love the cosy funnel neck design and half zip.

Cream Mistletoe Martini Christmas Jumper
River Island Cream Mistletoe Martini Christmas Jumper

Your festive drinks party needs this Mistletoe Martini knit. With a pretty, soft pink neckline, this would look gorgeous with your favourite sequin skirt.

Star Crew Neck Relaxed Fit Jumper
M&S Collection Star Crew Neck Relaxed Fit Jumper

This is a more subtle take on the Christmas jumper if you want to keep it classy. We’d pair it with a sparkly gold skirt if you want to amp up the glamour. This one is also available in black and white and would go very well with Marks and Spencer’s gorgeous sparkly silver midi skirt.

Again, we can’t stress this enough: don’t hang around with these festive knits as they sell out very fast!

Fairytale Of New York Jumper
Bella Freud Fairytale Of New York Jumper
Now 70% Off

Missed out on the M&S x Bella Freud launch? Treat yourself to the real deal with this jumper, which the designer brings out every season. In tribute to possibly the most popular Christmas song of all time (although Mariah Carey may have something to say about that), it’s one you can bring out year after year.

The Stars Are Out Tonight Long Sleeve T-Shirt
Bella Freud The Stars Are Out Tonight Long Sleeve T-Shirt
Now 70% Off

If you don’t want to fork out for one of the jumpers, we think this long-sleeved tee will look very chic under that velvet trouser suit you have your eye on (or already have in your wardrobe). Style with trainers and some sparkly jewellery for the coolest take on Christmas Jumper Day.

Pink Candy Cane Christmas Jumper
Simply Be Pink Candy Cane Christmas Jumper

At the more affordable – and more inclusive – end of the spectrum, you have Simply Be’s cute candy cane design. We love this super soft, pastel pink take on Christmas.

Blue And Pink Let It Snow Christmas Jumper
Simply Be Blue And Pink Let It Snow Christmas Jumper
Now 50% Off

Another fun design from Simply Be, this is full-on festive but with a tweak to the usual green and red colourway. Perfect for wearing with your favourite denim.

Green Knitted Christmas Jumper
Green Knitted Christmas Jumper

We think this would look fabulous with our pyjama bottoms on Christmas morning. It has a slightly oversized design with wide cuffs and boxy finish and we like the fresh take on festive tartan.

Wool Fair Isle Yoke Jumper
Brora Wool Fair Isle Yoke Jumper

Brora is a great go-to for Fair Isle knits that will last you all through winter (not just the 12 days of Christmas). You never know, you may even spot it on series 3 of The Traitors come January – Claudia and her stylist are big fans of the high-end, high street brand.

It is pricey, so keep an eye out for any sale periods when you might be able to save a little. Wear this à la Claudia with some skinny black jeans or clash your prints with some wide-leg checked trousers.


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