If you're thinking about buying a Christmas sweater, think long-term

Sweaters or jumpers with Christmas motifs can only be worn for the occasion, which is wasteful. Photo: stocksnap.io

Love it or hate it, it's the season. There are a lot of ugly Christmas sweaters out there, emblazoned with ice-skating moose, bright Santas and some even with flashing lights.

You may wear them once or twice or even more during the run-up to Christmas, but you would be well advised to pick a more classic motif so you don't wind up stowing the sweater in a drawer for the rest of the year, says fashion consultant Andreas Rose.