ARE THEY APRONS & PINAFORES

 


Aprons or pinafores?

Same question?

A true pinafore, of course, would be one like these which go all the way round.

Pinafore or apron?

Inconclusive.

Is this a pinafore or an apron?  Whichever, it’s beautiful.

Short, cobbler aprons go all the way around and became popular in the 1950s & ‘60s.  My sister is wearing one here while she makes what I think was banana or maybe pumpkin bread.  But with all those nuts on the counter behind her, I’m more inclined to believe it’s banana bread.

My Mom’s wearing one while she prepares the turkey for Thanksgiving in 1967.

An apron was part of a dancing costume I wore when I was 12 and danced with a folk dance group.

The remainder of the aprons shown in this post are simply ones I’d love to have just for the fun of it.  Most of the aprons I have now are pretty much utilitarian.  One of these days I’m going to splurge!

I've always wanted a white, yellow, and blue kitchen.  Never had one, never will, but if I did, this apron would be the perfect match.

Pure country.

Sweet & pretty.

Bold & fun.

Lovely & classic.

Mrs. Claus.

I love ruffles. 

:->

La Nightingail

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  1. Barbara RogersFebruary 20, 2026 at 11:23 AM

    Mom made matching pinafores when I was maybe 3. I like practical aprons these days, but seldom use one. Just cook in old clothes, then change into pretty for sitting at the table!

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    1. La NightingailFebruary 20, 2026 at 9:43 PM

      Yeah, I don't really use an apron much. Just try not to splash or spill on my clothes when I'm mostly warming things up in the microwave. :))

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  2. Mike BrubakerFebruary 22, 2026 at 8:28 AM

    This is a neat twist on the theme. Since I have very limited understanding of female garment vocabulary, this was very instructive on the differences between pinafores and aprons. I can appreciate their utility for protecting a young woman's under garments but it must have required a good number in her wardrobe, given how dirty the world once was. My maternal grandmother made thousands of aprons for both women and men to sell at her church bazar. I still have a few of her work aprons which have given good service in my shop.

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