In my view everyone should have at least one blazer in their wardrobe. I could quite easily make the case for the necessity of owning several. Three would be a good number. A classic black blazer. Another one in an interesting fabric. And one in a different colour. Navy. Or white. Maybe grey. Blush pink perhaps…

There’s no easier way to smarten up your look. Even jeans and a t-shirt can look pulled together with a blazer thrown over the top. And if you wear one to the office when you’re usually casual-to-the-max it gets people thinking you’re interviewing for another job. Which can totally work to your advantage.

Here’s five you can buy on the high street right now. All under £50. Amazing. And reader Lynn, there’s a couple in navy, especially for you!

Off-white blazer, £39.99, Mango

I wish I was one of those people who could wear a white blazer and it be as pristine at the end of the day as it was at beginning. Instead I would throw some foodstuff over it minutes after I’d put it on, and the look would be ruined. For people like me it also comes in black.
You can buy it in off-white here and in black here

The Anna Jacket, £42, Oasis

As someone who favours a casual look I like how the use of jersey makes a blazer, essentially a smart item, look a touch more dressed-down. This one’s available in navy, grey and, unusually, but why the heck not, orange. You could dress it down a notch further by rolling up the sleeves, Miami Vice style.
You can buy it in grey here navy here or orange here

Blazer, £49.99, Zara

When it comes to good-quality, covetable, smart separates at brilliant prices Zara is hard to beat. This single-breasted, single-buttoned blazer comes with the addition of a little piping for interest and you can choose from navy and black.
You can buy it here

Jersey blazer, £24.99, H&M

Another jersey blazer, this time available in black or grey at the bargainous price of £24.99. Ultra slim-fitting in style this is one to wear over an equally slim-fitting vest top or tee.
You can buy it in black here and grey here

Blazer, £24.99, Pull & Bear

Tying with the H&M jacket as the cheapest blazer in our selection, this classic style comes in black, grey and dusty rose. Of course you could wear the sleeves rolled down but I wouldn’t be able to resist rolling them up to reveal the sweet striped lining.
You can buy it here

So Lynn, I hope I’ve helped in your search for the perfect navy blazer. Anyone else spotted (or actually bought) any great blazers, navy or otherwise, lately? Any advance on three being the perfect number of blazers? Do share!