While August still calls for a summer wardrobe, a lightweight sweater is always needed. Ideal for packing in your beach bag or having on hand for chilly evenings (especially in coastal climates), the smartest summer knit is one that goes with just about everything in your summer closet. If you want to balance out a shorter hemline, like a pair of shorts or a mini skirt, a sweater is classically chic. Alternatively, a long cardigan will look great over a silk slip dress.

We adore Zoë Jordan’s new Museo collection of pastel dip-dye knits, pictured above. “After stumbling across the Musée Picasso in Paris earlier this year with my daughter, I was drawn back to the world of Picasso. The Spanish artist’s use of soft pastels was so ahead of his time, a fearless combination of colours that reignite and restore my passion to experiment,” Jordan told us. From a classic Breton wool pullover or pretty cotton cardigan to a more fashionable designer knit, we’ve picked the cream of the crop that are available online now …

Main featured image: Zoë Jordan