Historically, women wore aprons in order to protect their clothing while doing housework, such as cooking, cleaning, and washing. The apron was always valued for its function, but eventually women became creative, and began making their own aprons with style. By the 1950s, the apron was seen as a symbol of the happy American housewife, along with high heels and a pearl necklace. However, a few decades later, the apron all but disappeared from use, thanks to the women’s lib movement and the advent of the washing machine. Not only did women cast off the symbol of working in the home, but even those who stayed home didn’t need them to protect their clothing as they once did.
Today, the apron is making a comeback. Both women and men now use the apron for function and fashion. Women are enjoying the nostalgic feelings they get from wearing aprons. Many women actually resurrect their mothers’ and grandmothers’ aprons, creating a special bond with their past. An even bigger trend, though, is updating the classic apron as a fashion accessory for today. Quite a few companies have sprung up to supply the demand for cute, flirty, feminine aprons. (more…)
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