Matt of 'Farmer Wants a Wife'
I think it's safe to say that the very backbone of America is the American farmer. Wheat, corn and amber waves of grain keep this country humming -- mainly because it would be rude to talk with our mouths full of Wheaties. Nevertheless, the kids at The CW agree that we need to keep our farmers happy, hence the new reality show Farmer Wants a Wife, airing Wednesdays.
Matt Neustadt, the aforementioned farmer, needs some lovin', and he has 10 big-city chicks vying for his attention. But can a man in countrified dungarees really attract a sophisticated woman? If history -- that is to say Green Acres -- teaches us anything, the answer is yes. Bib overalls and a piece of straw between your teeth seems to be particularly appealing to women -- especially when you have washboard abs and chiseled pecs. But regardless of the fact that Matt could be shirtless for most of the show, we've decided to take a closer look at farm fashion and help release our inner country bumpkin.
When Levi Strauss created the first pair of blue jeans in 1873, he created them for people just like Matt -- hardworking young men willing to get their hands dirty while looking for love on a minor network's reality television series. Since then, the jeans industry has blossomed (another country term) into a multibillion-dollar business, far removed from the initial laborers who purchased them and the modern-day teens who want their butts to look good for around $400. Even so, a good pair of original Levis is still a guy's best bet to getting noticed.
But since we can't quite bring ourselves to suggesting Levi's entry-level denim, why not try on a pair of Levi's premium label Capital Es such as its Hesher straight leg or Eco Hesher jeans? Though we're not crazy about the zipper fly, each pair is sewn and finished (meaning sanded) by hand, so no two are exactly alike. If that's still not good enough, Levi sells a vintage line that replicates everything from the original 1873 pair to other high-water marks in the brand's history.
Of course, what comes between you and your tractor is your business, but for shirts, there's only one choice for a legitimate farmer -- plaid. Again, that's assuming you'll wear a shirt. But a visit to Wrangler's Western Wear Web site will make you wish you were punching dogies all night long (whatever that means). Their dress Western plaids come in long or short sleeves with a spread collar, snap buttons and cuffs and authentic Western front and back yokes. (Whatever you do, avoid the imitation Western yokes.)
Last but not least, a true farmer wears work boots. But since those aren't particularly photogenic, Matt tends to wear cowboy boots. And nothing beats a good pair from Tony Lama. We recommend a neutral color such as Tony's peanut brittle-color smooth ostrich. Trust us, a girl in Jimmy Choos will appreciate them.
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