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

The next best thing to ridiculously good looking?

Clothes that transition between casual and dressy occasions with ease. They’re the chinos you wear for work and for play; The man cardigan you wear on the weekdays and the weekends; The plaid shirt you wear for running errands and for grabbing drinks.

If you’re looking to expand your dual-purpose wardrobe, consider Sperry Top-Sider’s fall collection, featuring new designs and collaborations that pair equally well with dark wash jeans or a gray tweed suit:

Traditionally a summer shoe, it’s been released in materials like flannel and suede for fall:

J. Crew Sperry Top-Sider Authentic Original Nubuck Chukka ($125)

Band Of Outsiders Chukka Boot ($318)

Now the only question is, socks or no socks?

Photos: J. Crew, Steven Alan

Temperatures have been dipping down to the 50s and 60s the last couple of days, and in LA that means it’s time to put on a sweater. It’s a perfect time to don the fall fashion trend, the man cardigan, a hipster favorite and fashion classic. Today’s cardigan is effortless and casual, taking the iconic fashion piece from special occassion attire to every day wear. It’s grandpa-style done right. And if you don’t fancy looking like a stylish grandpa, you might like the fact that girls find it super adorable.

Simple and versatile, the man cardigan can be worn just as easily with jeans and a t-shirt as with slacks and a button up. Here’s how not be mistaken for Mr. Rogers:

1. J. Lindeberg Lymac True Merino Knit Cardigan ($111) 2. Nudie Big Bengt Dry Heavy ($179) 3. Nike All Court ($60)

1. Alternative Apparel Mr. Rogers Cardigan ($42) 2. Fremont Mark Drop Yoke Slacks Pants ($58) 3. American Apparel T-Shirt ($16)

With fall weather underway and a chilly forecast ahead, it’s time to put on a sweater, LA – actually, it’s time to put on a cardigan!

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Here’s a tip from Gary, Seasoned-Man-Cardigan-Wearer: You don’t need to be hipster thin to wear this trend. Layer over non-bulky shirts like thin button ups or t-shirts. And wear unbuttoned on fat days.

Most guys I know own about 3 ties, none of which they particularly like. If this sounds like you, you’ll want to check out this tie by New Forest, Motto and Crest’s new line:

This eye-catching tie pulls double duty with it’s tweed-y top and dark wool bottom. I like to think of it as the tie version of a mullet – business on top, party on the bottom. Tone it down for the office by putting it underneath a v-neck sweater or cardigan. Lose the sweater after work and voila! – you’re happy hour ready. Sure to be a conversation starter with the ladies.

Buy at Motto and Crest “Marchwood” Tie $65