| One of the biggest trends for women today is the | | | | can wear over your clothes. This is a really great way |
| vintage women's apron. Most of our grandmothers | | | | to dress up your look without having to actually dress |
| used aprons as a part of their daily life. They wore | | | | up. You can even wear a black tank top or fitted tee |
| them every day in order to protect their clothes, and | | | | with black pants, and wear the apron over it. It is a fun |
| found many other uses for them as well: | | | | way to meet company if you are hosting an informal |
| 1. Using as an oven mitt | | | | dinner. |
| 2. Holding clothespins when hanging laundry on the line | | | | Some other vintage style aprons have ruffles, bows, |
| 3. Drying the tears of little ones with skinned knees | | | | and other feminine details. They come in a full apron |
| Today aprons are experiencing quite a resurgence. | | | | (called a bib apron), or a half apron which ties around |
| Homemakers, working women, and single girls alike are | | | | the waist. Most of them come in a wide variety of |
| feeling nostalgic for aprons. Though some women | | | | printed fabrics, including beautiful florals, fun polka dots, |
| have taken to collecting authentic antique aprons, from | | | | serious stripes, and many more. |
| their mothers, grandmothers, and aunts, many others | | | | Sporting a vintage apron is also great for doing |
| have discovered the benefits of contemporary aprons | | | | housework. Don't feel guilty for wearing it for such a |
| that are made in the vintage style. | | | | mundane chore. Aprons were made to be worn! And |
| There are a number of companies making these | | | | a cute, ruffled apron just might encourage you to |
| aprons, and they have some truly adorable features. | | | | "whistle while you work. |
| Some of them actually look like a dress, which you | | | | |