There aren’t many days in the Irish calendar we don’t need to pack a fail-safe sweater, just in case! Transeasonal knits bridge the gap between late summer and autumn dressing. So, in order to stay warm this month, you may be on the hunt for a new autumn-ready knit to layer over your summer dress. There are plenty of sweaters to try right now: take your cues from the catwalk with runway-approved looks. Think merino, cashmere, alpaca and lambswool. Choose a classic neutral or a mood-boosting, vibrant colour. Wear yours over a summer dress or skirt or pair with high-rise jeans and mules. Here’s our edit of the best transeasonal sweaters to buy now …

Main featured image: Ecru and red Driftwood sweater, Barbour, €129, at Zalando