Prepster

Classics stay current with shades of cool blue and warm tan

Photograph of Van Laack shirt by Gus Cantavero

1 Alden® Waxed Longwing Bluchers, $470. J.Crew, 24 Elm St., New Canaan, 203-966-5127; jcrew.com

2 Deakin Francis Cufflink, call for pricing. Henry C. Reid & Son, 72 Elm St., New Canaan, 203-966-8705; hcreidjewelers.com

3 Van Laack Blue Checked button-down shirt, $195. Family Britches, 39 Elm St., New Canaan, 203-966-0518; familybritches.com

4 Alpha Bravo Beale Mini Messenger, $175. Darien Sport Shop; 1127 Post Rd.,Darien, 203-655-2575; dariensportshop.com and tumi.com

5 Philip Stein Chronograph Watch in Stainless Steel Case, call for pricing. David Harvey Jewelers, 995 Post Rd., Darien, 203-838-0627; davidharvey.com 

6 Huarache Braided Leather Belt, $495. Ralph Lauren, 51 Elm St., New Canaan, 203-972-3114; ralphlauren.com

7 Tennis Printed Tie, $75. Vineyard Vines, vineyardvines.com

8 Brooks Brothers Spring 2011 Menswear, 1818 Fitzgerald cotton suit, extra-slim-fit dress shirt, linen split-stripe slim tie, cordovan wingtip shoes, $75–$598. Brooks Brothers, 987 Post Rd., Darien, 203-656-1825; brooksbrothers.com