There are increasingly a whole host of aprons anyone can choose from, from the very traditional butcher’s stripe apron, which you see your local butcher wear up and down the country, to the more fun and wacky aprons, many of which are very cheeky.
In fact, aprons often reflect the personality of the wearer from the serious chef to the stylish housewife to the incompetent Dad at the barbeque to the cheeky chappy with the statue of David apron. Increasingly new designs are coming out so we asked ourselves the question – should there be a season for aprons. Which aprons reflect the different months and if you are going to be in fashion, what should your apron look like.
We have put together a short guide to what you should wear for each of the seasons, ranging from the bright, vibrant colors in the spring and summer, to the more natural and demur colors of autumn and winter. Of course, we have also tried to reflect some of the key events and a few embarrassing aprons too.
Spring
What better than to promote spring with a little bit of love. Rushbrookes has a range that is perfect from their “Dizzy Hearts” Apron to their “Love Apron” and their “Sequin Hearts” Apron. Plus, any aprons with early fruit, such as cherries would be appropriate, and any early flowers, such as daffodils and crocuses. Finally, with the Royal Wedding, no doubt a few Royalists will have their William and Kate Apron to savor.
Summer
These will tend to be bright and fun. What can be better than a range of Strawberry aprons, perfect for those summer days while watching the tennis or an “ice cream and cakes” apron to reflect the hot weather? In fact, most aprons seem to reflect the summer or spring as they are upbeat and happy, including green meadows and poppies. Of course, there are the comic aprons, such as the aforementioned statue of David apron, which the Dads and Uncles will traditionally don while they are burning the meat on the BBQ.
Autumn
More difficult to see is what reflects the autumnal seasons. You could have the traditional plains as they have the more autumnal colors and of course, any aprons with autumnal leaves would be a must.
Winter Aprons
Not so many for the winter season, as you can imagine, apart from a few festive ones, such as some cheeky and rude ones. Personally I like the barcode, indicating the explosion of shopping that takes place over the Christmas period. You could have a black traditional plain apron which reflects the dark winter months
There are the aprons which go beyond the seasons. The ever reliable butchers stripe apron, which is used by renowned chefs all over the world, and the apron of a country or one with a recipe on it (unless it is a winter broth or a summer salad). Our selection is just a snap shot of the possibilities and meant to be a bit of fun, but if you are looking for some aprons, maybe you should consider what season it is going to be and if it is appropriate.
About the author: Jonathan Piggins is a freelance writer who is interested in cooking.