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While the grungy plaid shirt may be wearing out its welcome, the collegiate cool of the preppy plaid blazer is a completely different (love) story

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THE DETAILS GANT Michael Bastian blazer, $598 at Harry Rosen (www.harryrosen.com). Calvin Klein shirt, $78, Kolte Italy tie, $54.99, Calvin Klein shoes, $149, Swatch watch, $85, Ray-Ban sunglasses, $185 at the Bay (www.hbc.com). Lacoste jeans, $150 through www.lacoste.com. Club Monaco belt, $89 through www.clubmonaco.com. Zara bag, $95.90 through www.zara.com. Styling by Sarah Jay (www.sarahjay.ca); grooming by Jackie Shawn for TRESemm?/Judy Inc. (www.judyinc.com).Tim Fraser/The Globe and Mail

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