My family has a farm, so dressing to get messy isn't new to me...but somehow I just can't accept wearing my oversized shorts and t-shirts while in France, particularly since the images that come to mind of the French resemble this:
Image from The Sartorialist
Chic to the core. Obviously my middle school band t-shirt that hangs to my knees won't cut it.
Now to build my French farmer wardrobe. First, good mud-boots are quite necessary. I just bought these from Target.
Dresses and skirts can be worn while farming, depending on the chores. Such feminine clothes worn in fields makes me feel very mother-of-the-earth, but the wind in fields picks up so strongly it can be risky. I'm thinking some floral vintage dresses, like what dear Liebemarlene Vintage is selling this week:
Of course, American Apparel always has something to save the day. I'm thinking this skirt will be a good basic.
And really, I think I just want to look like this:
Cleverly cut tank-top, structured shorts, and hippie headband here I come.
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