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A selection you can literally and figuratively get wrapped up in.

Are you an inspiring chef, or are looking to follow Michelle Obama's example and grow your own produce? Do you paint, or are mixing chemicals regularly? If the answer to any of the above is yes, then you understand the importance of an apron. It is an item built for utility, protecting your garments from splashes, debris, and other particles that will rack up a dry-cleaning bill. And though a given SKU is made to fit all sizes, it doesn't mean it fits your sensibilities or the task at hand. Indeed, what works best for a Southern belle in the kitchen may not be ideal for a minimalist plotting tomatoes. Ahead, we've curated a selection of aprons you can literally and figuratively get wrapped up in.

Food is a form of art, and—like any discerning virtuoso—top chefs require the best tools and accoutrements to create. And for them, the reputed apron of choice is by Hedley & Bennett. 

If prints are your forte and you can't do without eye-catching patterns in bright hues daily, La DoubleJ has wares for the office, a weekend getaway, and, yes, the kitchen.  

If a fashion statement is what you're going for, this leather apron by Pour La Vie will win you the award for best-dressed cook.

Some say it's the simple things that make the most impact. If you follow this credo, this washed apron will fit you quite nicely.  

Having a green thumb is an appendage few possess. It takes patience, diligence, and want to get down and dirty to really cultivate a garden. So make sure you have the right apron to perform this wearying (but, eventually, gratifying) task.

If you're a butcher, baker, or candlestick maker (or have a hobby that needs ample amounts of protection), a thick rubber apron is something you can't do without. Here's a chic one.  

This apron is great for summer barbecues, intimate dinners, and other affairs where you want to show that you had a hand in the kitchen—even if you really didn't. 

When it comes to sustainable fashion brands, few can hold a candle to Eileen Fisher. The company ethically sources materials and repurposes fabrics, making sure that every scrap is not taken for granted. And if you follow the same ideology, this is the apron for you. 

From Scarlett O'Hara to Shelby Eatenton, cinema's Southern belles are all about the pomp and circumstance, with a dollop of charm—sentiment that perfectly describes this apron. 

Does "must love dogs" read on your dating profile? Does your home feel like a virtual kennel? Well, you'll be barking mad over this apron.