Sparkly knits…

The festive jumper may be a long-standing novelty item, but beautifully decorated knits are a softer way to dress up without feeling trussed up and they work with almost anything. this fitted plum knit from The White Company (£98; thewhitecompany.com), with its sweep of tonal sequins, has enough subtle shimmer around the neckline to feel sparkly and festive.

Pair it with a flared skirt in a similar shade or wide-leg palazzo pants.