Christmas Jumper Day 2015: Festive fashion fun for a fantastic cause

Even the Scrooges among you cannot help but get a little enthused by the kitsch extravaganza that is Christmas Jumper Day, on 18 December. The popularity of the novelty festive sweater has just grown exponentially in recent years with intarsia images of Rudolph and detailed snow scenes featured everywhere from cosy loose knits to fully embellished jersey, and the rule is the more lavish the better when it comes to the Christmas jumper.

ITV's Text Santa is the official campaign taking donations from those sporting Christmas jumpers, with 100% of the money raised being shared equally among Macmillan Cancer Support, Make-A-Wish UK and Save the Children.

If you are still stuck for ideas on what festive style will suit you, IBTimes UK has rounded up the most impressive novelty knits that will definitely have you top of the Christmas list.

A touch of sparkle

Sequins were made for Christmas and what better way to adorn your Yuletide knit than with an elegant shimmering cracker explosion that will look even better when accessorised with a paper crown. Buy: Cracker Jumper; £39, Topshop

Hotline Bling-le Bells

Yes we went there. Drake's Hot Bling extravaganza was shadowed only by the incredible intarsia reconstructions that were created almost immediately after the video was released. This jumper is ideal for anyone who wants to dive into the festivities without changing their style. Buy: Nappy Head - Drake Hotline Bling Ugly Christmas Jumper Men / Women; £28.99, Not On The High Street

All the trimmings

For the ultimate Christmas dinner fan, this take on the traditional knit has everything from turkeys wearing Santa hats to actual pigs wearing blankets. Colourful, cute and a party centre piece. Buy: Pigs in blankets crew neck sweater; £28, Next

Festive tipple

Its a bit of a does-what-it-says-on-the-tin kind of style, made for the person who is spending December happily marinated in port, champers and everything in between. Why not wear a jumper that celebrates your kind of Christmas? Buy: Ellie Ellie - Full of Christmas spirit jumper; £29, Not On The High Street

The traditionalist

Use your Christmas jumper as a walking picture postcard for a classic festive scene. This navy knit has all you need with Santa flying gracefully over the London night sky, and will look great with jeans. Buy: Merry Christmas - Knitted Christmas Jumper Santa Sleigh Over London Night Sky Sweater; £24.99, Amazon

Movie buff

Some prefer the cute quotations of Love Actually or Elf, but for the more retro Christmas movie fans there is no comparison to the likes of Home Alone. Celebrating 25 years since its release, this illustrated take on the classic movie poster is a great alternative to the usual Santa laden designs. Buy: Home Alone printed sweater; £22, Massive Arms

For the shy and retiring

If there is no other reason for Christmas Jumper Day other than to make this jumper acceptable to wear then that is enough. A vibrant grass green crew neck adorned from head to hip in Santa Claus imagery amid Nutcracker soldiers that will be Christmas cheer-inducing all the way to 25 December. Buy: Christmas Nutcracker jumper; £17.50, Marks and Spencer

Delicately detailed

For someone who prefers something a little more refined, Asos has layered the festive tones of robins and holly sprigs upon a sweet jersey crew neck in this season's ultimate burgundy hue. Buy: Christmas Jumper With Christmas Embellishment; £50, Asos

Tune into ITV on 18 December for the Text Santa Christmas Jumper Day show and visit the site to find out how you can donate to the campaign.