11 Anti-Xmas-Novelty Holiday Sweaters
Give the reindeer a rest: Try these elegant takes on the traditional for a classic and festive look.
By Brooke Kosofsky Glassberg
![Talbots Skating Scene Sweater Talbots Skating Scene Sweater](/g/image-resizer?width=670&link=https://static.oprah.com/images/200912/omag/200912-omag-adam-holiday-sweater-1-350x263.jpg)
Our creative director Adam Glassman says, "I'm not a fan of Christmas sweaters (spare me the snowmen and Santas!), but these winter-themes cardigans are just charming."
Pictured above: Nostalgic skating scene, $99; Talbots.com
Pictured above: Nostalgic skating scene, $99; Talbots.com
![New York & Company argyle sweater New York & Company argyle sweater](/g/image-resizer?width=670&link=https://static.oprah.com/images/200912/omag/200912-omag-holiday-sweater-101-350x263.jpg)
Preppy argyle gets a festive makeover with metallic threads, a smattering of beads, and rhinestone-studded buttons.
New York & Company, $47; NYandCompany.com
New York & Company, $47; NYandCompany.com
![Chadwicks purple sweater Chadwicks purple sweater](/g/image-resizer?width=670&link=https://static.oprah.com/images/200912/omag/200912-omag-holiday-sweater-102-350x263.jpg)
Spruce up a little black dress with this snap-front sweater in purple, the season's hottest color
$50; Chadwicks.com
$50; Chadwicks.com
![Loft Rose sweater Loft Rose sweater](/g/image-resizer?width=670&link=https://static.oprah.com/images/200912/omag/200912-omag-holiday-sweater-103-350x263.jpg)
Isn't it romantic? Yes, if your cardigan has lush chiffon roses and crystal buttons.
Loft, $90; LoftOnline.com
Loft, $90; LoftOnline.com
![JLLiz Claiborne New York orange sweater JLLiz Claiborne New York orange sweater](/g/image-resizer?width=670&link=https://static.oprah.com/images/200912/omag/200912-omag-holiday-sweater-104-350x263.jpg)
Pull on this crewneck with khakis for a day with family.
Liz Claiborne New York, $99; LizClaiborne.com
Liz Claiborne New York, $99; LizClaiborne.com
![Michael Simon Snowflake Sweater Michael Simon Snowflake Sweater](/g/image-resizer?width=670&link=https://static.oprah.com/images/200912/omag/200912-omag-holiday-sweater-105-350x263.jpg)
Blue, silver, and white sequins form the snowflakes on this fine-gauge silk-cashmere blend.
Michael Simon, $150; NeimanMarcus.com
Michael Simon, $150; NeimanMarcus.com
![Autumn Cashmere sweater Autumn Cashmere sweater](/g/image-resizer?width=670&link=https://static.oprah.com/images/200912/omag/200912-omag-holiday-sweater-106-350x263.jpg)
Sparkly, striped cashmere is a deluxe layer for night—or even for day.
Autumn Cashmere, $274; OliveandBettes.com
Autumn Cashmere, $274; OliveandBettes.com
![J Crew Sequin Sweater J Crew Sequin Sweater](/g/image-resizer?width=670&link=https://static.oprah.com/images/200912/omag/200912-omag-holiday-sweater-109-350x263.jpg)
Thousands of tiny sequins add texture and shine to the front of this supersoft cardigan.
$350; JCrew.com
$350; JCrew.com
![Saks Fifth Avenue Collection Cashmere Bow sweater Saks Fifth Avenue Collection Cashmere Bow sweater](/g/image-resizer?width=670&link=https://static.oprah.com/images/200912/omag/200912-omag-holiday-sweater-108-350x263.jpg)
The charming bow makes this cashmere pullover a good choice for a holiday get-together.
Saks Fifth Avenue Collection, $298; Saks.com
Saks Fifth Avenue Collection, $298; Saks.com
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From the December 2009 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine