A reader question:
I wonder if I may ask a question please.
Bearing in mind we've been discussing garish sweaters for the last few days I wonder what the readers views are on Christmas sweaters. My wife likes to wear one during the festive season which is surprising as she's normally someone who likes to dress very conservatively.
Personally it's not something I would wear as I'm much too staid.
I would be interested to hear the communities thoughts
Best wishes
I don’t wear one but, have fun looking at those who do.
ReplyDeleteThey were fun before people started "expressing themselves" with everything, all the time. Now, with all the T-shirts and tattoos and bumper stickers and all sorts of showing off, Christmas sweaters are just one more form of obnoxiousness.
ReplyDeleteI just like a good traditional red, green or ivory colored sweater for the holiday. My only exception is a Festivus sweater I wear every year on December 23rd.
ReplyDeleteNot for me. I prefer Norwegian sweaters for myself.
ReplyDeleteKind Thanksgiving Weekend Regards,
Heinz-Ulrich
Here, Here, LeMon
ReplyDeleteDeliberately wearing an ugly, garish sweater (not to be confused with one in go-to-hell colours) at Christmas is very mid-prole. It's entirely possible that the person wearing it is happy to celebrate that lowbrow fact, and they are certainly entitled to that, but let's not pretending they're engaging in some sort of épater-les-bourgeois ironic holiday statement.
ReplyDeleteThe OP here. I should have pointed out that my wife's idea of a Christmas sweater is one with snowflakes on it. Hardly garish.
ReplyDeleteUgly sweater day was one of the least objectionable pre-Christmas break dress-up days at the public high school I taught at for 17 years. Some interesting and questionable sweaters made their appearance over the years, especially on some of the teachers. I retired this past school year, I kind of miss the "fun" days.
ReplyDeleteNorwegian here! Cheers!
ReplyDeleteI’m retired and a “sub” in grammar schools. One or two days a week I do it to stay in touch with reality. Things have changed over the years. Many of the teachers dress like the kids. But almost every day is a “fun day,” for me.. I leave the house expecting to be entertained. I’m rarely disappointed. That’s the advantage of being a sub, I guess.
ReplyDeleteScandinavian design sweaters made from natural fabric are very cheerful and also warm. I celebrate the season with traditional designs, lights and greenery, including clothing, a wreath on my car, candles and family gatherings. My mother used to wear a tartan maxi dress on Christmas eve, a beautiful wool suit on Christmas day and Norwegian snowflake sweaters during the holiday weekdays. For me the holidays are a time for cultural togetherness, hope and a fun celebration of nature and the return of the light. While I don't do religion or gifting anymore I love the feasting and the spirit! Skål!
ReplyDeleteMy Christmas jumper is a bright red Shetland crew neck. I’ll wear it with a tattersall shirt and charcoal flannels.
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