Aprons are garments that are most often used to cover the front of people's bodies. They protect outfits while the wearers could possibly soil or damage them. Sometimes they are included in uniforms, such as in service businesses like restaurants, hospitals, and cleaning. Fashion aprons are resurfacing, and are enjoyed by many who like to be creative and trendy.
Various materials and fabrics may be used to manufacture cover-up garments. They may be light, medium, or heavy. The weight will depend on the desired utility for the garment. From basic to fancy, they can be altered to fit the occasion. In the days of Ozzie and Harriet, TV shows portrayed wives as domestic creatures who did their household chores in stockings, spike-heeled shoes, dresses, and starched, white aprons. Of course, they never broke a sweat, or mussed a curl in their perfect coiffures.
Country wives often wore homemade garments sewn from recycled feed sacks. They also made their aprons of the same materials. It was all about caring for their limited wardrobe. These women might have only a few outfits, and laundering them was done manually, on washboards. Since that type of labor was very difficult and time-consuming, it was very important to keep their clothing as clean as possible for as long as possible.
City women were more apt to be portrayed as sophisticated and fashionable. Their wardrobe might consist of fancier designs and cloth, so stylish cover-ups were used to protect the clothing. Many of them were chosen to complement the clothing they covered. Ruffles and bows or satin and lace could dress up a Sunday cooking session.
When automatic washers and dryers became more common in mid-60's households, it was easier to care for women's clothing. Due to that change, it was not as necessary to keep clothing so protected while doing work in the house. New fabrics that were permanently pressed made it easier to launder outfits, so cover-ups were used less frequently.
More women than men have historically used cover garments as they performed the duties commonly associated with homemaking. With the popularity of outdoor kitchens, however, more men have recently become experts at grilling foods and entertaining. Tailgating at sports events has also brought about new social gatherings among men, who proudly wear their aprons with their favorite logo, cartoon, or team mascots.
At some social events, many guys cook and share recipes, while wearing their favorite macho-slogan apron. Their cover-ups may be made of burlap, camouflage, terrycloth, or broadcloth. They seem to be comfortable nowadays with other men knowing they can share what used to be the traditional female roles.
The popular, modern hostess will often cover cocktail dresses with complementary fashion aprons. Pairing the little black dress with an elegant, floral satin cover offers a chic look for greeting guests. In order to develop a desired look, any number of accessories can be added to a simple or fancy design. Some examples to add cheer and charm are ruffles, netting, rhinestones, or rickrack. They can even serve as costume ideas, such as the French maid uniform. Even though these cover-up items are returning, they are not as popular as they were before their decline in the 1960's.
Various materials and fabrics may be used to manufacture cover-up garments. They may be light, medium, or heavy. The weight will depend on the desired utility for the garment. From basic to fancy, they can be altered to fit the occasion. In the days of Ozzie and Harriet, TV shows portrayed wives as domestic creatures who did their household chores in stockings, spike-heeled shoes, dresses, and starched, white aprons. Of course, they never broke a sweat, or mussed a curl in their perfect coiffures.
Country wives often wore homemade garments sewn from recycled feed sacks. They also made their aprons of the same materials. It was all about caring for their limited wardrobe. These women might have only a few outfits, and laundering them was done manually, on washboards. Since that type of labor was very difficult and time-consuming, it was very important to keep their clothing as clean as possible for as long as possible.
City women were more apt to be portrayed as sophisticated and fashionable. Their wardrobe might consist of fancier designs and cloth, so stylish cover-ups were used to protect the clothing. Many of them were chosen to complement the clothing they covered. Ruffles and bows or satin and lace could dress up a Sunday cooking session.
When automatic washers and dryers became more common in mid-60's households, it was easier to care for women's clothing. Due to that change, it was not as necessary to keep clothing so protected while doing work in the house. New fabrics that were permanently pressed made it easier to launder outfits, so cover-ups were used less frequently.
More women than men have historically used cover garments as they performed the duties commonly associated with homemaking. With the popularity of outdoor kitchens, however, more men have recently become experts at grilling foods and entertaining. Tailgating at sports events has also brought about new social gatherings among men, who proudly wear their aprons with their favorite logo, cartoon, or team mascots.
At some social events, many guys cook and share recipes, while wearing their favorite macho-slogan apron. Their cover-ups may be made of burlap, camouflage, terrycloth, or broadcloth. They seem to be comfortable nowadays with other men knowing they can share what used to be the traditional female roles.
The popular, modern hostess will often cover cocktail dresses with complementary fashion aprons. Pairing the little black dress with an elegant, floral satin cover offers a chic look for greeting guests. In order to develop a desired look, any number of accessories can be added to a simple or fancy design. Some examples to add cheer and charm are ruffles, netting, rhinestones, or rickrack. They can even serve as costume ideas, such as the French maid uniform. Even though these cover-up items are returning, they are not as popular as they were before their decline in the 1960's.
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