Christmas bows are going to be everywhere come December – these are the top 20 styles to invest in this year

[Sara Hesikova]

Christmas bows are by no means a new festive decor trend. We’ve now been bow-obsessed for a few consecutive Christmases – and they’re not going anywhere anytime soon as Christmas bows are still very much in for 2026.

Pinterest UK reports searches for 'Christmas bow' have increased by 560% on the platform. But just like any Christmas decor trend, this one, too, has evolved as new patterns are becoming popular - hello, Next’s extra large tartan bows - and the bigger the bow the better as bow decor is the main event of festive decorating schemes.

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‘Bows are increasingly becoming the focal point of festive displays,’ says Danielle Le Vaillant, head of photography and film at Cox & Cox. ‘We’re seeing oversized velvet and satin bows used to top Christmas trees, adorn staircases, decorate wreaths and even make a statement on front doors. The trend feels more refined this year, with people favouring fewer but larger bows that deliver greater visual impact.’

It’s no surprise then that Marks & Spencer’s returning viral XL bows are already selling out, just as they’ve been for the last couple of years that M&S has had them on offer. But don’t worry, if you missed out on the new (but now out of stock) M&S gingham bow, there are plenty other styles to go for instead.

1. Gingham Christmas bows​

John Lewis
Red Gingham Bow Decoration 60cm





Westwing Collection
Ottavia Decorative Christmas Bow 25cm





Anna Ganko
Large Fabric Bow





Matalan
Green Gingham Large Bow

2. Tartan Christmas bows​

Pottery Barn
Oversized Bow Tree Topper





Next
Navy Tartan Bow Christmas Baubles, Set of 6





Anthropologie
Willow Plaid Bow Tree Topper





Next
Navy Tartan Check Extra Large Bow Tree Topper

3. Super-sized velvet Christmas bows​

Oliver Bonas
Large Burgundy Velvet Bow Christmas Decoration





M&S
Velvet Hanging Bow Decoration in Brown





Home Stories
120cm Oversized Cushioned Tree Top Bow





Cox & Cox
Large Green Velvet Bow

4. Alternative material Christmas bows​

M&S
2 Pack Gold Beaded Hanging Bow Decorations





Pluto Design
Christmas Bow Ornaments, Set of 3





M&S
2 Pack Metal Hanging Bow Decorations





Pluto Design
Christmas Bow Ornament

5. Striped Christmas bows​

Next
Red Striped Extra Large Bow Tree Topper





Habitat
Habitat Extra Large Striped Bow Christmas Decoration





Anthropologie
Striped Satin Bow Tree Topper





Dunelm
Red and White Striped Bow



Which style of Christmas bows are you looking to add to your Christmas decor ideas this year?