Knits with Wit

With the big day looming it is time to dust off your Christmas knit and force it to rear its ugly head to the forefront of your wardrobe.  There was a time, not so long ago, when no right-thinking fashion follower would have dared go near the bright coloured narn of a X-mas jumper.  How times have changed.  Once a garish gift from Grandma is now a turbo trend, embraced by the look-at-me instagram generation forcing the festive-sweater selfies to be de rigour this year.  The “IT Knit” is distinctly retro, born in the 80’s under the cringe de la cringe Parent Act; it has transformed itself into fashionable festive apparel.  There are the comedy snowmen, the prancing reindeer, the jaunty elves and the overzealous use of sequins and glitter.  These are the cute, the kitsch and the wacky.  Then come the subtle, the sedate and the stylish: less cute, more chic, and more wearable. Whether you go all out and shower yourself with candy cane vomit or opt for a less traditionally naff ensemble, this scratchy seasonal staple is an essential part of your winter wardrobe.  Rock this look round your Christmas tree!