There are only four days left of July. I know, a very startling thought. August acts as a bridge from summer to fall: the temperatures drift into the 70s and 60s, kids return to school, and we bid farewell to summer. To prepare you for such a transition, we have picked out a few favorite lightweight sweaters. Easy to add to any ensemble, these cardigans and pullovers will defend you from a nighttime breeze or the chill of an overly air conditioned room.
Click on the images for links to buy these plush summer-to-fall companions!

Double-breasted cardigan, $79.50, available at Gap

Rimini wool cardigan, $98, available at J.Crew

Winona Sweater, $188, by Marc by Marc Jacobs, available at Saks Fifth Avenue

Metallic Cropped Sweater, $295, by Vince, available at Saks Fifth Avenue

Brit Check Cardigan, $395, by Burberry, available at Nordstrom

Kyra Belted Cardigan, $395, by Elizabeth and James, available at Saks Fifth Avenue

Ribbed Wrap Front Sweater, $395, by Alexander Wang, available at Nordstrom