https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/apron-blues Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:22:31 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/apron-blues#post-2359011 Sat, 27 Apr 2024 15:22:03 +0000 JAileen 2359011@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have made many aprons over the years. &nbsp;I usually&nbsp;make the kind you hate. &nbsp;But it would be very simple to size them up. &nbsp;I have several plain white cotton ones from Smart and Final. &nbsp;I’ve used them as a pattern, and then made the aprons out of cute fabric, or embroidered them. &nbsp;This wouldn’t help for your uniform apron, I realize. &nbsp;I bought a pattern for a more feminine apron at the request of a family member who has a larger chest. &nbsp;I also bought one of those Japanese aprons but still haven’t used it. &nbsp;It might be too nice. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/apron-blues#post-2358999 Sat, 27 Apr 2024 12:37:57 +0000 April 2358999@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm echoing Zaeobi here. I just ordered one similar to this from Etsy:&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/1591389467/floral-print-japanese-100-cotton?click_key=9497ab47191a62311eb24b9575d236c55bce6619%3A1591389467&amp;click_sum=b3e656b4&amp;ref=shop_home_active_15&amp;pro=1&amp;frs=1">https://www.etsy.com/listing/1.....7191a62311</a>&nbsp;</p> <p>Decided cotton in the Japanese style was more for me than linen. But I have two aprons (dude style, hardly any coverage up top), worn daily, and they're both boring variations on black. They do not get washed nearly often enough. It's time to branch out to prints in a new style! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/apron-blues#post-2358935 Thu, 25 Apr 2024 21:36:31 +0000 Carol 2358935@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, guys. I really like your suggestions, especially the Japanese apron.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/apron-blues#post-2358826 Wed, 24 Apr 2024 14:06:06 +0000 Angie 2358826@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I second Mary! I have a polka dot apron from that brand and love it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/apron-blues#post-2358825 Wed, 24 Apr 2024 13:41:41 +0000 Zaeobi 2358825@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Was just about to say I like my Studio Apron from Seasalt Cornwall, but TIL (Today I Learned) it's a Japanese style apron. And it's got pockets to boot! </p> <p>PS: I know this wasn't the point but I always wondered why traditional aprons have barely any top coverage - I don't know about you, but I usually make more of a mess up top (in the torso/ arms area) than I do below. And don't get me started on half aprons lol! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/apron-blues#post-2358822 Wed, 24 Apr 2024 12:51:15 +0000 RobinF 2358822@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have one like this that I love. It covers well and doesn't pull on my neck. Highly recommend.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/apron-blues#post-2358670 Mon, 22 Apr 2024 20:57:15 +0000 MsMary 2358670@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I saw this apron on TV and it seems like it would be cut generously enough to solve your problem. Very pricey but I'm so tempted to get one for myself. I lvoe wearing aprons!&nbsp;&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.hedleyandbennett.com/collections/all-aprons?Type=Essential+Apron">https://www.hedleyandbennett.c.....tial+Apron</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/apron-blues#post-2358667 Mon, 22 Apr 2024 20:49:14 +0000 BlueJay 2358667@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh dear! That's awful (and sounds uncomfortable)! I hope they change the aprons! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/apron-blues#post-2358539 Sun, 21 Apr 2024 01:00:37 +0000 Jaime 2358539@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ha interesting, and not too surprising.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/apron-blues#post-2358536 Sun, 21 Apr 2024 00:41:25 +0000 Indigoprint 2358536@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love my Japanese inspired apron.<br /> Wear it every day. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/apron-blues#post-2358530 Sat, 20 Apr 2024 21:41:27 +0000 Rabella Rob 2358530@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Badger built makes one for the ladies</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/apron-blues#post-2358527 Sat, 20 Apr 2024 20:30:42 +0000 kinnick 2358527@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the smock aprons from Hedley and Bennet bc there aren’t straps to get tangled in the wash. &nbsp;They go on sale now and then.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/apron-blues#post-2358525 Sat, 20 Apr 2024 19:19:51 +0000 Suz 2358525@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That sounds frustrating in the extreme. I have never encountered this problem because I do not have a substantial chest. I think Roberta's suggestion is brilliant -- maybe you can take an image to head office and they. can adapt the unifrom or permit adaptations.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/apron-blues#post-2358505 Sat, 20 Apr 2024 15:24:47 +0000 Anonymous 2358505@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A sewer friend can make you something, my aprons are from a friend who quilts. They have big pockets. One is made from a tea towel. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/apron-blues#post-2358503 Sat, 20 Apr 2024 15:19:07 +0000 Roberta 2358503@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Have you looked at the style called Japanese aprons? They have them on Amazon and other places. I have eyeballed them for the same reason you mentioned- they are wider at the top than most aprons. They don't tie, you have to put them on like a tank top. I haven't bought one yet, but I'm definitely thinking about it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/apron-blues#post-2358497 Sat, 20 Apr 2024 14:44:37 +0000 Anonymous 2358497@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How awful to have to wear such garments. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/apron-blues#post-2358494 Sat, 20 Apr 2024 13:31:31 +0000 Carol 2358494@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have aprons at home, and an apron at work, and all have the same problem.&nbsp; They are a traditional cut, which means, I'm guessing, that they were normed on the bodies of male workers from the past centuries--butchers, painters, etc.&nbsp; </p> <p>The cut of such apron, as I have shown below, works great for a flat chest, but is a nightmare for the female form. If you have a chest, the top fabric will slide back and forth across your breasts as each breast comes out the side and plays peek-a-boo.</p> <p>I am of course, annoyed that this is my work uniform, and mentioned it in an anonymous survey.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>I know I can easily find other types of aprons that work better for women...I just thought this was an interesting discussion point.&nbsp; Also, if you have any recs, great.&nbsp; </p>