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A new dress for the Christmas season is a well established item on many a Christmas list. Come November and December time and the shops are rammed with more sparkles than you can shake a glitter stick at. If you don’t fancy looking like an extra in Strictly this Christmas, we’ve got BIG news for you … all hail the rise of the CHRISTMAS DRESS!!! The Christmas jumper has ruled the roost like a giant Christmas turkey for the last few years. But this year there’s a new competitor for the festive outfit centre stage. As the new comer on the block, a Christmas dress is by no means as easy to find as a Christmas jumper. But you know us, lovely little elves that we are, we’ve been working hard to track down the new dresses that are popping up across our favourite Christmas retailers. We’ve got a cracking selection right here for you – there’s body con, lots of fun, Scandi chic and tongue in cheek. So have a browse through the beauties on offer and start planning your new and original 2026 Christmas dress outfit. Of course, you can style your lovely new Christmas dress with plain tights and heels for a polished Christmas look. Or to max out on the Christmas fun, why not team with a pair of elfy Christmas tights?
So take our word for it … the Christmas dress is going to be the next big Christmas trend. Lead the way and get yours today!
Frugi Kids' Agnes Long Sleeve Brushed Cotton Dress, Festive Check
Festive knitwear, doing the job without fuss. In Festive Check, which is a more considered choice than this category usually makes.
Frugi Kids' Rosalie Reversible Dress, Navy/Festive Check
Does the seasonal job without auditioning for attention. Comes in Navy/Festive Check, which reads as deliberate rather than accidental.
Brand Threads Kids' Barbie In The Nutcracker Sweater Dress, Pink
A nutcracker, mid-march, going nowhere in particular. Leads with "Barbie In The Nutcracker" and trusts you to do the rest.
Brand Threads Kids' Cotton Blend Bluey Christmas Dress, Merlot
A character everyone in the room will name before you sit down. Leads with "Brand Threads" and trusts you to do the rest.
Brand Threads Kids' Nightmare Before Christmas Sweater Dress, Black & White
A December jumper, and it does not pretend to be anything else. Goes in hard on "Brand Threads".
Stripes Logo Christmas Mesh Bodycon Dress
Stripes, which are the sensible person's festive knit. "Stripes Logo" — someone was pleased with that, and fair enough.
Let It Snow Christmas Jumper Dress
A December jumper, and it does not pretend to be anything else. "Let It Snow", printed large, no further context given.
Bow Fairisle Christmas Roll Neck Jumper Dress
Fair Isle: the pattern that was festive before festive was a category. The whole idea is "Bow Fairisle". It lands or it does not.
12pack Santa Hats Christmas Party Hats Fancy Dress Christmas Hats
Father Christmas, rendered with real commitment. "pack Santa" — someone was pleased with that, and fair enough.
24pack Santa Hats Christmas Party Hats Fancy Dress Christmas Hats
Father Christmas, rendered with real commitment. "pack Santa", printed large, no further context given.
Barbara Christmas Checks Swing Dress-Red-Blue
Christmas-adjacent, and content to stay there. It says "Checks Swing", and it is not going to elaborate.
Let It Snow Christmas Jumper Dress
Christmas-adjacent, and content to stay there. "Let It Snow" is the entire pitch, and honestly that is plenty.
Christmas Teddy Sweatshirt Dress
Honest festive knitwear: no gimmick, no apology. Straightforward, and all the better for it.
Christmas Holiday Nightgown Mini Dress In White & Green
Christmas, in jumper form. Goes in hard on "Holiday Nightgown Mini".
Christmas Stud Tunic Knitted Dress
Christmas-adjacent, and content to stay there. Goes in hard on "Stud Tunic".
'Merry Christmas' Sweatshirt Dress
Honest festive knitwear: no gimmick, no apology. No notes.
Bow Fairisle Christmas Roll Neck Jumper Dress
Fair Isle knit — the grown-up end of the Christmas jumper shelf. "Bow Fairisle" is the entire pitch, and honestly that is plenty.
Fair Isle Knitted Dress-Eucalyptus Reindeer Fair Isle
Antlers, knitted, at roughly chest height. Comes in Eucalyptus Reindeer Fair Isle, which reads as deliberate rather than accidental.
Posie Long Sleeve Jersey Dress-Rockabilly Red Festive Fun
Honest festive knitwear: no gimmick, no apology. Rockabilly Red Festive Fun: a nicer set of colours than a Christmas jumper strictly needs.
Puff Sleeve Dress Up Appliqué-Vintage Pink Christmas Bunny
Seasonal knit, no further explanation offered. Vintage Pink Christmas Bunny: a nicer set of colours than a Christmas jumper strictly needs.
Ruffle Neck Woven Dress-College Navy Christmas Party
Christmas in the usual places, done without fuss. College Navy Christmas Party: a nicer set of colours than a Christmas jumper strictly needs.
Smocked Corduroy Sparkle Dress-Red Festive Robins
Sequins, in quantity, with no apology offered. The colourway is Red Festive Robins, and it does most of the talking.
Smocked Party Dress-Alpine Green Festive
A Fair Isle yoke, doing the heavy lifting without shouting. The colourway is Alpine Green Festive, and it does most of the talking.
Aurora Appliqué Tulle Dress-Green Festive Robins
The robin: Britain's angriest small bird, now decorative. Green Festive Robins — festive without going full grotto.
Cora Twirly Jersey Dress-Jewel Green Nutcracker
A nutcracker, mid-march, going nowhere in particular. Comes in Jewel Green Nutcracker, which reads as deliberate rather than accidental.
Cosy Sweatshirt Dress-Red Liquorice Festive Fun
Seasonal knit, no further explanation offered. Red Liquorice Festive Fun: a nicer set of colours than a Christmas jumper strictly needs.
Sleigh Ride Sequin dress
Ok, so it’s tacky and for sale on the Ann Summers website. It’s pretty tame and could be worn as a fun party dress! (just don’t tell anyone where you bought it).
Reindeer fair isle jumper on Boden
Packed with lots of jolly Rudolphs, our reindeer Fair Isle Christmas jumper is soft, cosy, and brimming with festive spirit. Join in the fun. Machine washable.
Fab-Yule-Ous design jumper
Large print, round neck womens Christmas jumper.
Fair isle design jumper and jumper dress in Cashmere
Fairisle design jumper and jumper dress from Boden. Check the Boden website as they have a number of designs available. 100% cashmere, machine washable!, relaxed fit (watch your sizing), round neck and full length sleeves
Knitted Christmas jumper dress from Boden
Swing shape jumper dress from Boden. Lovely and cosy with alpaca blend fluffed to the max. Fair isle pattern around the neckline and cuffs. Available in mink and navy. Length finishes just above the knee.
Fairisle crew neck knit dress from Monsoon
Casual fairisle design dress in cream. Not an all-out Christmas jumper dress but a lovely pattern and soft material. Pull on, round neck, long sleeves
Sequin star teal dress
Sequin star design sparkly dress. Knitted dress with long cuffed sleeves and a slash neckline. 75% viscose, 25% nylon.
Christmas sweater dress
Fairisle design Christmas dress. Snowflake design in red and white.
Mrs Elf design Christmas jumper dress
Elf design jumper festive dress from Boohoo.
Reindeer and snowflake Christmas jumper dress
Check out the range of Christmas jumper dresses from Boohoo. Available in cream, red, or black. Currently, on sale, grab a bargain.
Matching Mother and Daughter stripes
Boden have given the everyday Breton top a joyful makeover. Same ultra-soft cotton jersey fabric, all-new festive twist. Merry graphics (plus pompoms, glitter and sequins) to get you into the party spirit. 100% Machine washable cotton. Semi-fitted shape. Length finishes at top thigh, Full length sleeves, Soft cotton jersey.
Festive Fair Isle Jumper Dress
The ugly Christmas knit has just got fashionable – check out the festive fair isle jumper dress from Next.
Fox Christmas Jumper Dress
When the autumn chill sets in, keep yourself cosy and warm with this cute fox Christmas jumper dress. Featuring a faux fur tail and antlers because… well, just because.
Bardot Jumper Dress
Get set for the winter weather with this bardot jumper dress. The festive fair ilse knit is perfect for your Christmas wardrobe.
Sparkly Robin Christmas Jumper
Get set to shine bright this festive season with the sparkly robin Christmas jumper. Featuring three glittering robins adorning cute Santa hats.
Star Christmas Jumper Dress
Stay cosy and look cute with the star Christmas jumper dress from Asda.
Off-the-shoulder Christmas dress with reindeer
A reindeer and a bare shoulder, a combination December did not see coming.
Classy “JOY” sweatshirt by clouds and currents on NOTHS
JOY, stated calmly. A rare quiet one for the season.
Baby its cold out – Jumper dress
The song, as a jumper dress. Warmer than the lyric suggests.
Fairisle Christmas jumper dress
Fair Isle, as a dress, which is a lot of pattern and quite right.
Gin-gle bells sparkly jumper
Gin, worked into the carol. It was always going to be gin.
Hands of my pudding Christmas jumper dress
A warning, issued in advance, concerning the pudding.