Fashion can mean many things to many people, but style is almost always a unique expression of someone’s personality executed in the simplest form possible.

Truly stylish guys find ways to look themselves whatever the occasion, and they do so in a way that appears effortless. With that in mind, we set ourselves a challenge: take one hero item of the male wardrobe – the unstructured navy blazer – and create a different look for each day of the week that any man could pull off.

Why the navy blue blazer? As you’ll see, this can be all the glue you need to bind many different elements of a wardrobe together and with minimal fuss. “It’s a truly traditional piece that’s been a part of man’s wardrobe for many, many years,” says British designer Oliver Spencer, whose collections often focus on contemporary tailoring styles (his Theobold jacket would be a solid choice for this very experiment). “It can be dressed up or down – its versatility is key to its existence,” he adds.

These looks that take (almost) all the guess work out of getting dressed from Monday to Sunday are testament to that.

Monday

A Statement Start To The Week

After the downtime of the weekend (and the distinct possibility of a 48-hour hangover), it makes sense to launch into the working week looking and feeling smart (or at least smart-casual). Doing so sets a good tone, provides you with the sartorial version of a kick up the backside and won’t go unnoticed by your colleagues.

This calls for the navy blazer’s long-time associate: the crisp white shirt. To this infallible partnership, add a tie. Yes, many offices are quite happy with the increasingly acceptable open collar look, but a tie shows purpose and good intent. The navy knitted variety will ensure you don’t stray onto overly corporate tracks.

Matching trousers – provided the best blazer was part of a suit – are the obvious choice, but if you’re going for separates, opt for cotton chinos in a lighter tone of blue, grey, cream or khaki green. All great options for a put-together, contemporary look.