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Christmas jumpers.

(66 Posts)
shysal Tue 05-Dec-17 13:44:25

I saw this sweatshirt on an Asda poster and just wanted one so came home and ordered blush! I already have a black one with a silver snowflake and don't know whether I shall wear either. The GCs are growing up and are 'too cool' for frivolity so I may be the only daft one at family gatherings.
Have you been tempted to wear a festive top?

123kitty Wed 06-Dec-17 16:01:43

You're not on your own bluebell- love xmas but not those jerseys.

VIOLETTE Wed 06-Dec-17 15:28:54

Ho ho ho ! bought one a few years back ...so pro rata number of outings versus cost = even ! LOVE IT ! the more garish the better ! I wear mine out shopping and for lunch and coffee ....the little children love it and the cafe owner wants one .......not many people wear them here in France (unless in private between consenting adults !) but I think if they bring a smile to someone's face then PLEASE DO ! there is enough doom and gloom in the world ! Mine is bright red with Rudolph and an illuminated nose in the middle and snow all round ! It wasn't expensive, but I dread the year when it no longer fits ! Some people here in France do wear a more restrained version ...plain colour with a few snow flakes ...which is just as nice ! Merry Christmas Jumper Day ! [christmas]

grannyinmypocket Wed 06-Dec-17 13:54:56

They're fun , and cheery, so wear what you like☺

lovebeigecardigans1955 Wed 06-Dec-17 13:09:05

I don't wear jumpers when I visit my sister at Christmas as the heating is too high - I'd be sweltering. As usual, I'll wear my long sleeved white embroidered loose fitting top.
As I've managed to lose weight I hope that I don't look like the over-stuffed sausage that I felt I resembled last year.

MissAdventure Wed 06-Dec-17 12:50:55

My aunt always bought a jumper each for my mum, my daughter, and I. Always the wrong size, always sparkly, usually with huge shoulder pads and lots of embroidery. We loved wearing them!

shysal Wed 06-Dec-17 12:36:05

I can't stand anything woolly next to my skin, hence buying a sweatshirt. I do also have a home-decorated T shirt which I wear to aerobic classes at Christmas and when in a hot kitchen. The motif is made from felt so it needs careful hand washing, but it has survived for several years.

GrammaH Wed 06-Dec-17 12:31:07

Absolutely not!!

Craftycat Wed 06-Dec-17 12:23:48

I'd expire in a jumper but have festive T-shirts- one with 2 strategically placed large puds & the motto 'Hands off my puds' & the other a tasteful bunch of mistletoe.

I love them!

RosemaryAnne Wed 06-Dec-17 12:16:30

Love Christmas t-shirts. Jumpers are too hot. Wear them throughout December so get lots of use. Fun and festive, what's not to like?

Mauriherb Wed 06-Dec-17 12:04:54

DIL is hosting Christmas for several of us and has asked that we wear Christmas jumpers. At first I was dubious but I've got a lovely one now , I will probably never wear it again but it wasn't expensive. Should be fun

Rowantree Wed 06-Dec-17 10:54:03

Customise an ordinary jumper by safety-pinning bows, bells, tinsel and baubles onto it. Job done - at minimal cost.

glammanana Wed 06-Dec-17 10:52:06

I have bought a T-shirt with a snowman on the front for wearing when cooking Christmas lunch.
Next Friday 15th December is Christmas Jumper day when everyone can wear their jumpers for work and make donations to charity.

Blinko Wed 06-Dec-17 10:40:42

Sparkly, yes; elves or reindeer, no.

NannyBadcrumble1 Wed 06-Dec-17 10:37:40

We’ve all started wearing our festive tops/jumpers to work. The more garish the better. X

harrigran Wed 06-Dec-17 10:36:05

Never been tempted.

NanaPlenty Wed 06-Dec-17 10:25:01

I'm a bit bah humbug but decided to buy a red long sleeve top with 'team Rudolph' on the front - shall probably where it once every year!

nannabo Wed 06-Dec-17 10:21:26

I made myself a red jumper earlier this year and cos I'm a tight wad I got my granddaughter to put stickers on it so after Christmas it becomes a normal jumper grin

NotSpaghetti Wed 06-Dec-17 10:11:02

Ha ha! No. Never tempted!

Alima Wed 06-Dec-17 10:09:02

That is a lovely bright Christmas jumper Shysal. I must confess to jumper envy. (Asda did you say?).

paperbackbutterfly Wed 06-Dec-17 10:04:36

I wore a hat with a reindeer face and antlers to go walking alpacas the weekend. I don't see why I should act my age smile

1moleta3 Wed 06-Dec-17 10:01:03

At least it won't show up the gravy etc. stains.

Oldwoman70 Wed 06-Dec-17 10:00:38

The closest I come is a bright red jumper with sparkly bits woven into the fabric!

lilihu Wed 06-Dec-17 09:56:36

Never had one, never want one. I’ve never seen one I could possible want to wear. I really dislike tops with pictures or motifs and these days everywhere indoors is so warm, I don’t know how or why people could wear jumpers.
In my opinion it’s just yet another silly marketing ploy to get people to buy something tacky they don’t need.
Phew, glad I got that off my chest?

Friday Wed 06-Dec-17 09:50:24

Hate them!

BlueBelle Wed 06-Dec-17 09:08:01

Never worn one and can’t see me starting now why would I buy a jumper to wear once a year I don’t get it !