Warmth, ease of wear and durability are all key components of the workwear outfit. Beanie hats, heavy boots, donkey jackets and corduroy trousers all have a place in the workers’ hall of fame. But the true all-star is the overshirt. Bridging the gap between winter and summer, this is maybe the ultimate layering piece, slotting over a tee in warm weather or between your knit and winter coat in the cold.

The cut is a whole lot roomier than the cotton button-down which means it looks great in contrast with some slim jeans. Its unfussy demeanour also makes it safer to take a risk on a popping colour (mustard, primary checks) – just make sure your jumper or tee underneath offsets it with a neutral shade.

Asos

Athleisure

Joggers

If one thing sets the men of this generation apart from the ones before then it’s got to be the gym. We’re now at the stage where meeting someone without some sort of gym membership is rarer than grabbing a free squat rack in your post-office workout. And with this shift has come the rise of athleisure, clothes to wear to the gym but also in between when you can’t be arsed to shift out of your sloppy sweats or turn off Netflix.

In colder climes, the jogger (or sweatpant) is a staple of the workout look. While clambering into work in the baggier versions of just a decade ago were a sure fire way of getting the sack, the modern athleisure jogger takes on a smarter approach, with a taper at the leg and a fine-gauge cotton construction that won’t sag at the knees. Make your pair navy or black and you might just avoid the beady eye of your boss.

J Crew

Mod

Penny Loafers

Mod fashion has seen a fair few competing subcultures crash and burn during their half a century embedded in menswear, from the zoot-suited Teddy Boys to the frilly blouse-wearing New Romantics. This is rooted in what mod style is, an essentially relaxed but smart style kept timeless by the evergreen nature of the pieces in its uniform: long-sleeve polo with the buttons done up, bold Harrington jacket smartly tucked over the top, slim trousers and of course, the ever-smart, always reliable penny loafer.