Saturday, September 8, 2012

Add Designer Aprons To Your Wardrobe For Embellished Entertaining

By Kerri Turner


Designer aprons are not a totally new thing on the market. For generations, women have worn embellished versions to dress up a bit after a long day working in the kitchen. Some viewed them as functional articles of clothing, while others saw the possibilities that came from wearing eye catching stylish ones. Whether your eye is drawn to period replicas of decades ago, or you prefer to see what the latest have to offer, adding a few to your closet can be fun.

Women know what these are for and how they are worn. Actually, anyone who cooks appreciates having a well made apron to wear. Male chefs, butchers, bakers and fishmongers wear sturdy ones all the time, though these guys may not be so comfortable wearing fancy ones. What is really important is that there are colors, patterns, fabrics and styles to suit just about any taste.

The homemaker's uniform was not so different from those worn by butchers, bakers and fishmongers. What was universal was the way a well cut apron was able to keep clothing underneath relatively clean. For women at home, the cotton ones were often for daytime, while the fancy and pricey ones were saved for company.

As current hostesses learn new ways to entertain, they are enjoying embracing some of the inviting customs of earlier decades. Since fashionable women wore lace, chiffon, silk and satin for evenings out at the club or the theater, a coordinating apron often protected the pricey evening wear. Gathering earlier than the event to socialize is part of losing hectic schedules in favor of good times with friends.

When women choose to create homemaking careers, they often look for old-fashioned, yet tried and true ways of accomplishing things. Quite often retro views of creating solid families coincide with retro preferences for new aprons. These women are forging new lives with an eye toward what worked well in the past.

Some retro styles feature touches such as embroidery, extra ruffles, comfortable ties, and soft fabrics. Many are made in the USA, while others boast of fabrics imported from France. Some are designed for working in the baby nursery, while others are stain resistant materials perfect for working on outdoor picnics. Themed versions for holidays such as New Year's Eve, Halloween, Christmas, Thanksgiving or Valentine's Day are very popular. Cuts for the larger male figure are readily available, too. Styles range from silly, cute, and practical to beautiful, elegant and for show.

One of the nicest ways to purchase these popular items is to buy online. The Internet websites offer wonderful choices, and make it very easy to window shop from home. Comparison shop and then have your selections delivered to your home. They are great gift items for baby and bridal showers, birthdays, and holiday giving.

When you fill your wardrobe with new designer aprons, you add a bit of fun and certainly fashion to your everyday activities. There are practical and lovely styles to keep you tidy or elegant throughout your day in the kitchen. Embellish your entertaining with something new and enjoy age-old practicality at the same time.




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