When creating a retro kitchen, adding retro elements a bit at a time as you need them or are ready to buy them makes it easier on your budget. One of the simplest retro additions to any kitchen is a retro apron or two for the cook.
Retro aprons come in both half and full aprons, and there are two companies that specialize in retro aprons that are very beautiful, come in dozens of styles and colors, and are very affordable.
I have listed several of the retro aprons on this page, and you can see even more by clicking through the links provided here.
Depending on your preference, you can choose either a full length apron which covers your shirt, and ties around your neck and back, or a half apron which ties around your waist and just covers your lap.
If you are a messy person like I am, you will want the full aprons especially for baking, and cooking with sauces.
The retro aprons by DII are available for children and adults, and generally have a very feminine style to them. Many of the designs are pink, floral, and have ruffles on them. DII aprons are retro vintage style, but are brand new, and are made for washing and wearing over and over. DII has many lovely designs that will look great in your retro kitchen. The retro half apron pictured to the right is called the Blueberry Half Apron.
 | DII 100% Cotton Solid Chambray Kitchen Set, Bistro Apron, Natural, 1 PieceOnly $11.35 |
 | CRB Fashion Womens Waist Pocket Half Bistro Kitchen Cooking Apron (Red)Only $14.99 |
 | DII Unisex Kitchen Christmas Apron for Women & Men Adjustable Ties and Large Front Pockets, One S...Only $14.28 |
 | DII India Flower Vintage ApronOnly $14.25 |
DII carries a line of hostess aprons that would be a lot of fun wearing to your next party at home. They look just like the aprons your mother or grandmother would have worn over her clothes about 50 or more years ago.
The hostess aprons are full length, retro in style, very frilly, and full of colors. DII also carries a full line of tablecloths, napkins, pot holders, and other retro style linens to match the aprons that would add to the style of your retro kitchen.
These aprons are currently on sale at Amazon, so it is a great time for you to stock up. They are primarily made from cotton, and all of them are washable.
 | DII Ric-Rac Botanical Vintage Half Apron A the full, gathered skirt of bright and cheerful botanical print apron is accented with red rickrack and & finished with an over sized scalloped hem. 19-inch length by 42 ... Only $19.3 |
 | DII Chefs Full Apron with Pockets, Red DII solid Red Chefs full Apron is cheerful and functional. Features 2 roomy front pockets. 32-Inch length, 28-inch width with adjustable neck and side straps. Perfect for home ... Only $15.95 |
 | Chef Works Half Bistro Server Apron, Black, One SizeOnly $12.99 |
 | BOHARERS Waist Apron with 3 Pockets - Black Waitress Waiter Server Short ApronsOnly $7.78 |
Jessie Steele is the other quality line of retro vintage aprons. Jessie Steele also carries both half and full style aprons in several retro styles and colors. Many of the retro aprons have pockets, bows, and some have towels attached.
Jessie Steele also has other retro kitchen items including oven mitts, pot holders, and separate towels with retro patterns and designs.
Most of the Jessie Steel retro full and half aprons are red, pink, black, or white with a few exceptions. Child size aprons are also available from the Jessie Steele line of aprons.
 | Jessie Steele Rosy Pink Polka Child's Ava Apron |
 | Jessie Steele Pink and Gold Retro Polka Dot Josephine ApronOnly $21.99 |
If you are looking for authentic vintage aprons, then Ebay is the best place to search. You can find some great bargains on used and new vintage aprons on Ebay. You will have to search carefully for actual vintage aprons as opposed to retro "look like" vintage aprons. If you are not sure from the listing on Ebay, you can check with the seller by contacting them.
It is also a lot of fun to find vintage or retro holiday aprons for Christmas, Easter, Valentine's Day or Halloween. Jessie Steele has a very cute candy cane apron for both children and adults that would be great for a Christmas party or just to wear around the house during the Christmas season.
Whatever you find that fits your retro kitchen, it will be an inexpensive, affordable addition to the retro look you are going for.
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Comments
Nice aprons! It would almost be a shame to mess one up with sloppy spills, but I guess they could handle it as that's what they're made for.