There’s nothing more festive than stylish Christmas stockings bursting with presents to adorn your fireplace mantle. The best Christmas stockings might be an easy, decorative element to add to your festive scheme – but you’ll be surprised by the ways this simple accent can elevate your space.

Even as adults, opening some quirky, thoughtfully-chosen Christmas gifts – or even novelty stocking fillers – is a total joy. Because even if we’re a person who thinks they have everything, a set of the best Christmas stockings are as much part of festive tradition as an annual Christmas movie binge or sniffling at the John Lewis Christmas ad – and one we take quite seriously.

Christmas décor and getting your home ready for the holidays has become as much a part of the build-up to the big day as the best beauty advent calendars and Christmas party dresses. And how you decorate your home says quite a lot about you as a person. Are you a freshly cut pine or artificial tree kind of person? Do you go full-blown with maximalist designs or stick to monochrome luxury Christmas stockings to enhance your carefully chosen interiors? And then there is the very important question of where to hang your Christmas stocking, too?

While our edit of the best Christmas stockings is filled with only the most stylish (would you expect anything else?) there’s certainly a design for all tastes, ready to await Santa and his reindeer. Read on for 13 stylish Christmas stockings to bring holiday cheer into your home!

Where to buy Christmas stockings in 2025

If you’re hunting for the perfect Christmas stockings in the UK this year, you’re in luck because there’s so much choice on the high-street. Our favourites include Selfridges for luxe, statement stockings, Dunelm for cosy faux-fur designs, Damson Madder for the trendiest designs, Free People for a boho-chic festive vibe, H&M Home for stylish yet affordable options, and finally, Fortnum & Mason for timeless classics.

What is the best material for Christmas stockings?

It all really depends on the look and feel you want. Velvet offers a luxurious, classic vibe and holds shape beautifully, making it perfect for a traditional mantel. Knitted fabrics or wool will deliver that cosy, nostalgic feel, ideal for a homely, Fair Isle‑inspired Christmas. Faux fur or felt stockings are soft, cuddly, and lightweight, perfect for stuffing with gifts. For a more modern or minimalist aesthetic, cotton is always a fail-safe choice (and my personal favourite).

What’s the best way to hang a Christmas stocking?

The traditional way to hang Christmas stockings is, of course, along a fireplace mantel – it’s classic, cosy, and instantly festive. But not all of us have a fireplace to hang our Christmas stockings, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get festive. The best way is to think outside the mantel: try stylish hooks on a wall, drape them along a staircase railing, or suspend them from a bookshelf or door/cupboard handle.

Ahead, the best Christmas stockings for your most stylish gifting display yet.

After more Christmas gift inspo? Check out the best Christmas gifts, the best gifts for her, and the best Christmas gifts for teenage girls. For more from GLAMOUR UK’s Commerce Writer Mayola Fernandes, follow her on Instagram @mayolafernandess.