Chenille is the must have fabric for winter and it makes the softest jumpers

Finally, a trend that feels as good as it looks.

It looks like velvet and somehow feels even softer - an oversized chenille jumper should be on everyone's Christmas wish list this season. You'll find at least one chenille jumper is most high street shops right now. New Look have a few to choose from (check out the crop top and cardigan below) and Zara even have it in a dress.

A reliable purple seems to be the most popular, but there are some great alternatives if you're wanting something a bit different, we love the mustard jumper from New Look. If your wardrobe is already full of jumpers, Penneys has branched out into chenille hats and scarves so you've no excuse.

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