Spotted: Paul Walker gracing GQ’s January issue in none other than a suit paired with a plaid shirt, demonstrating like Chuck Bass, plaid is made for any occasion. And with New Year’s Eve just around the corner, it makes for a great outfit option, guaranteed to catch a girl’s eye as fast and furious as if you were PW himself.

I have a confession: One of the things I worry about during the holidays is what I’m going to wear to all the family, friends, and work related festivities occuring back to back in December. Call me a girl (I am) and shallow (at times), but with so many events to attend, a girl can’t help but bemoan her dearth of outfit options. So guys, if you’ve found yourself pondering this same dilemna, may I offer some advice and suggest – wait for it – a sweater?

The sweater is easily one of the most overlooked items in your wardrobe, yet it’s also one of the most versatile. It belongs in our most favorite category of clothing: stuff-you-can-wear-for-both-work-and-play. Check out the looks below on how to style your sweater for whatever dressy or casual occasion transpires.

Chris Pine in a button up, slacks, and sweater by Prada, displaying business casual at it’s finest. Who doesn’t eat pastrami sandwiches in head to toe Prada?

J. Crew Wool-Cashmere Jersey Deep V-Neck Sweater ($55) demonstrates sweaters go just as well with a t-shirt and jeans as with a collared shirt and slacks.

Wear your favorite plaid shirt underneath J. Crew’s Cashmere Rib-Shawl Pullover ($239). The plaid accents add a festive touch to your outfit.

And lastly I leave you with a picture of Joseph Gordon Levitt, looking adorable in a holiday-esque sweater by French Connection. It’s “holiday” but not in that tacky ugly Christmas sweater way.

Whether it’s the v-neck, crew neck, or even the rib-shawl pullover, the sweater’s got you covered this season, don’t even “sweat” it! Merry Christmas!

Photos: GQ

Good old plaid. You can always count on it to give you that cool “I-just-rolled-out-of-bed” look. Or how about the “I’ve-just-been-chopping-some-wood-in-the-wilderness-but-hey-I-still-look-good” look?

The recent plaid revival has been spotted in countless casual looks, but it’s rarely used for dressier occassions. And with plaid shirts dominating every display window in the mall this season, it’s understandable how you may have accumulated 2, 3…10 plaid shirts into your wardrobe.

What to do with a closet full of plaid looks? It’d be a pity to reserve them for only casual weekend wear. Instead try incorporating your tartan and flannel with the dressier items from your wardrobe and take your favorite plaid shirt to work with you!

1. Gap Fitted Brushed Gingham Shirt ($44.50) 2. J Crew Urban Slim-Fit Herringbone Wool Bowery Pant ($128) 3. Rag & Bone Warp Tie ($125) 4. Kenneth Cole Skinny Tie Clip ($35)

You’ll be channeling your inner Chuck Bass in no time – you know you love him, XOXO.

Photo: GQ

Love this look shot by The Sartorialist:

Layered shades of black, slim-fitting slacks, and a pair of classic sneakers.

Ridiculously good looking, indeed.

Because as much as you want to, you just can’t wear a pressed shirt, skinny tie, and pocket square every day. Sometimes you just want to kick back and relax and Steven Alan shirts were made for those days.

Stock up at their sample sale this weekend on favorites like the single-needle and reverse-seam shirts, available in a wide assortment of solids, stripes, and of course, plaid. Expect prices to be around $65 for shirts, $19 for polos, and $35 for shorts (via Racked).

Casual, without looking sloppy, Steven Alan lends itself to that rustic sartorial look that belongs in the great outdoors. It’s lumberjack chic – lumberjack not required.

Steven Alan Sale Info (Official Site)