So, I stupidly offered to cook a roast today for my parents (stupid because I don't actually know how to roast prime rib, make gravy and yorkshire pudding -- I must have spent an hour on the internet trying to figure out how to manage it), it being Easter Sunday and all, because they are into that sort of thing, and my elderly mother isn't really up to it any more. Anyway, to the point: what do you wear when cooking for guests at home? I always make a horrendous mess, for one thing, and an apron only protects you so much. And I can't bring myself to wear shoes inside, but any outfit that doesn't involve jeans looks pretty silly without shoes. I don't entertain a lot (really don't like cooking!) but whenever I do, I have no idea what to wear. Any suggestions?