Designer Michael Bastian is bringing back the old school all-American classics. Why should you mirror his look? Clearly there’s something compelling about his style: Last year, AskMen.com named Bastian one of the Top 49 Most Influential Men and the Council of Fashion Designers of America nominated him for a 2009 menswear fashion award. Here’s how you can get his iconic look without the designer prices:

The shirt: Chaps blue and white contrast collar dress shirt on sale for $27.99 (originally $59) from Kohl’s.

The sweater: Green crew neck cotton sweater from Topman, $40.

The shorts: Cut-off tan military shorts on sale for $64.99 (originally $89.50) from Ralph Lauren.

The belt: Brown leather belt with silver hammered plate buckle from Burton, £14.

The watch: Collezione round face adjustable chain link watch from M&S, £25.

Image from Michael Falco for The New York Times