Rearrange the DNA.

When a man puts on this authentic French farmer’s shirt he may very well find that his hands look bigger.

He will become sturdier and more forthright; either that, or more canny, only time will tell.

At the dinner table, people will automatically start to offer him seconds and thirds.

Is that sweet thing there giving him the eye and nodding toward the haystack?

He knows what to do.

French Farmer’s Shirt (No. 1953), different and good-looking, found in an open-air country market near Lyon. I saw a gent there wearing the same shirt; he was either a peasant or a lawyer from the city getting back in touch with his roots, possibly both.

100% hemp fabric, same as a century ago. Chalk buttons. Tapered box pleats up front. Curved yokes front and back. Plenty of tucks and gathers. Gusseted sleeves for freedom of movement.

It takes some confidence to wear this one, but nothing like storming the Bastille.

Men’s sizes: S, M, L, XL, XXL.

Colors: Black, Natural, with contrasting White band collar.

Price: $119.