it's easy to say apron but... it's something to rediscover.
- Elisabetta Gaboardi

- 1 day ago
- 4 min read
Yes, there you go... Exactly. Because when you think of an apron, various images come to mind. The delicatessen owner, or your mother cooking, your mother because cooks wear uniforms and smocks that they might go out in at night. Or old-fashioned dolls, if all goes well, because if all goes badly, you're reminded of the delicatessen owner and you lose the desire to wear an apron. But you're wrong. Because it's extremely useful and smart, too.
And very beautiful, if you like, in many styles and suitable for various uses. And it also saves you money and time, on washing and ironing clothes at home and at the dry cleaners. Money you can use differently. Let's not even talk about the time spent in front of the washing machine and ironing board, because just thinking about the time wasted on stain removal and pre-treatment makes you want to cry. Yes, because by wearing an apron, that's all time you can dedicate to other things. The apron basically prevents stains and dirt from getting on your clothes, which, if you don't wear overalls at home and you change and change, ends up like Cinderella. She used an apron. Oh, and how she did. And it looked good on her, just like it does on you.
But perhaps you're one of those who don't consider it an unknown object and use and appreciate it. Good job. But what do you know about aprons? How many do you own, and do you use the right apron at the right time?
Let's look at the different types for different uses together.
Let's talk about types to start, because style depends on yours. As always. Yes, of course, even for aprons. Why not?
The most used type is the kitchen one.
The least known and unused type is the rubberized one.
And for those at home, there's the world. Yes, geographically, not just in quantity, because there's the Japanese one, the Russian one, and the Italian one for covering clothes.
Finally, there are the special ones for specific uses because they're particularly durable or "equipped," like the gardener's one or the vintage ones in various models. Would you have thought there were so many?
Come on, let's see how you can use them and then run out and buy the ones you're missing. They'll change your life.
Let's start with the kitchen ones. The most well-known and popular. Let's talk about styles. Because fabrics and patterns always depend on your taste and style. Because even at home and when working, you need to have style.
So we were saying:
At the waist, tied at the back
At the waist, tied at the front with long ties
With bib and neck tie
With bib with wide shoulders, crossed at the back
With bib and dungaree-style shoulder straps
Then there are the house ones:
The Russian and Japanese ones are sleeveless with wide shoulders, and tie at the waist in the front or at the hips. The Italian ones are long-sleeved and offer much more protection. They're usually tied at the front and are really comfortable for jobs where you can get a little dirtier. You've probably seen them in Totò's movies.
The rubberized, bib-style ones are perfect for any job where you risk getting wet easily. Hand washing, washing dishes, cleaning windows, or even washing your car or motorcycle. In short, anything involving water.
The gardener's ones are like the Japanese or Russian ones.
But they have lots of pockets, both large and small, so you can keep everything within reach. They have snap hooks and hooks for attaching various tools. The gardener's model is also handy for the "big weekly cleaning" and avoids having to go back and forth to get rags, sponges, spray cans, and other products. The pockets are a huge help.
The vintage ones, on the other hand, are simply beautiful. Suitable for women for whom style is everything. To pin-ups and bon-tons, to goths who even wear black aprons, to Cinderellas and those who stand out straight from Miyazaki's drawings or Downtown Abbey.
The fabrics and patterns are your choice. Even the length of the apron is yours.
A touch of luxury is to have them custom-made. In this case, they are truly personalized from length to width, including the width of the sleeves. Higher-quality fabrics and meticulous cut and tailoring are used.
Nb: I'm available to create them for you.
Have I opened up a new world to you, or simply reminded you of having one, or inspired the desire to transform your home life? Great. I'm happy. Now the search for your ideal apron or set of aprons is ready to begin.
I'll display the models I mentioned in the gallery for you to get clear ideas and inspiration. And I wish you a peaceful life within the walls of your home, enjoying every moment with pleasure and elegance. Whether you are a man or a woman.
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