Ugly Christmas sweaters be damned! This year elevate your yuletide wardrobe with Moncler’s Fair Isle jacquard cardigan ($600, Barneys.com). Considered the go-to brand for winter gear among a slew of male celebrities, including Nas, Pharrell Williams, Kayne West, Jay-Z; this thick cardigan is definitely a must have. This can easily take a simple jeans and t-shirt from zero to ten. If that’s too casual? Wear it over a nice oxford and tie, worn with an easy pair of flat front cotton pants.  If the price scares you, there are more lesser priced alternatives, including DKNY’s marled Fair Isle zip-front cardigan ($69, macys.com) or Converse’s Black Canvas Hooded Fair Isle Pullover ($198, Saks.com).

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