A shopping guide to the best … statement jumpers

Knitwear is a winter staple – but just because it’s practical, doesn’t mean it has to be drab. Colour is a good place to start. Brights such as geranium pink or primrose yellow are easy to wear, because they look good with other winter favourites – jeans and colours like black, charcoal and khaki.

Premium brands often experiment with knitwear. Rent designs like the Shrimps jumper or the floral pattern by Peter Pilotto – they can be worn for a day at work, but are special enough to transition to the evening, too.

The real prizes might be discovered in vintage stores. In decades past, knitwear tended to be more fun. So wearing something like 1980s pastels, 90s sportswear or a classic 60s après-skiready fair isle will ensure you exude festive spirit, too. Lauren Cochrane

Buy

Green colourblock, £115, kitristudio.comThis knit is a modern way to wear colour.

Yellow turtleneck, £180, samsoe.comWear a bright chunky polo neck with a midi skirt and knee-high boots.

Pink embellished, £110, boden.co.ukAn embellished jumper should be your go-to for the festive period.

Rent

Diamond print, from £69 for a month, onloan.coA classic style by Joseph that will never be out of fashion.

Floral embellished, from £24 for four days, mywardrobehq.comRent this embellished Peter Pilotto showstopper for festive drinks.

Cream with flowers, £29 for four days, rotaro.co.ukBy Shrimps. Style this white jumper by Shrimps with jeans and black boots.

Thrift it

Cream fair isle, £8, thrift.plusA traditional winter classic.

White turtleneck, £37, beyondretro.comEmbrace the 1980s with a pastel-patterned polo neck.

Blue-and pink-patterned, £65, stcyrvintage.co.ukVintage and oversized is having a style moment.