The Best Christmas Jumpers Under £25
Here's the thing about bad Christmas jumpers: the best ones are rarely the most expensive. In fact, there's a strong argument that a £14 monstrosity from Boohoo will out-perform a £79 Joules cable knit every single time. We've found the best bad Christmas jumpers under £25 available in the UK right now — all tested, all terrible, all completely worth it.
Best Overall Under £25: Gonzo Santa Slogan Knit — Amazon, £18.99
The Amazon special. It arrives in 24 hours, it costs less than a round of drinks, and it is deeply, magnificently wrong. The slogan is printed in a font size that leaves no room for ambiguity. The colours are not found in nature. It will win competitions. We recommend it unreservedly.
Best High Street Under £25: Naughty List Slogan Jumper — Boohoo, £14
Fourteen pounds. Fourteen. The "Naughty List" slogan is rendered in a font that appears to have been chosen specifically to cause offence. The red-on-black colourway is somehow both festive and threatening. At this price you could buy three and rotate throughout December.
Best Kids' Under £25: Mini Me Reindeer Knit — Next, £22
Next's kids' reindeer jumper is genuinely good value — well made, machine washable, and available in ages 3–16. The reindeer is slightly cross-eyed, which only adds to its charm. Buy the adult version too for maximum matching family shame.
Budget Tips: Getting More Shame for Less Money
- Check Amazon's "Ugly Christmas Jumper" filter — updated daily with new horrors from third-party sellers, often under £15 with Prime delivery.
- Supermarkets in November — Asda, Tesco and Sainsbury's all stock Christmas jumpers in the £8–£15 range from late October. They sell out fast.
- Charity shops in December — last year's rejected jumpers become this year's competition winners. Usually £3–£5 and already pre-broken-in.
- Customise a cheap base — buy a plain £8 jumper and add your own decorations. Hot glue baubles, tinsel and fairy lights. Total cost: under £15. Maximum shame: achieved.
Is a Cheap Jumper Worth It for One Day?
For Christmas Jumper Day or a one-off office party: absolutely yes. For a jumper you'll wear every December for the next decade, consider spending a bit more. The M&S and Next options in the £35–£55 range are made to last and worth the investment if you take this seriously (and you should).
Whatever you choose, submit it to our Hall of Shame. The community votes all week and the most-shamed design becomes a real product. Budget disasters are particularly welcome.