Aprons get trendy

Fit for a domestic goddess

We scoured the shops to find kitchen cover-ups that would seriously cheer up your day. Would you want to take them off once your guests arrived? We very much doubt it. Click through our gallery to discover the most gorgeously colourful, fun and stylish aprons around...

Kitchen classic

Cotton floral apron, £18, from Cath Kidston, www.cathkidston.co.uk. Generously-sized in 100% cotton with a reinforced double front pocket.

Tea break

Spot on

A bright and funky fairtrade cotton spotted apron, £14.69, from Sarah Smith, www.sarah-smith.co.uk

Fresh country-style

Be a real domestic goddess and get the ironing board cover and tea towel to match! \'Ham, Spam and Jam\' apron. with front pocket and dotty straps, £28, from Lisa Stickley, www.lisastickleylondon.com. 

Seriously serene

Would it be possible to get flustered in this elegant apron from the Serenity range by Royal Doulton? We think not. Check out the matching coordinates too - including tea cosy and oven gloves. Serenity cotton drill apron with polyester lining, £12.99 by Ulster Weavers at www.notonthehighstreet.com

Food fight?

Ever feel like there\'s a war going on in your kitchen? This apron could help keep the peace! Keep Calm cotton canvas apron, £22, by Catherine Colebrook at www.notonthehighstreet.com.

Chic chick

Flower power

A vibrant, cheerful fairtrade cotton apron, £14.69, from Sarah Smith, www.sarah-smith.co.uk.

Cheeky cherries

An adorable 100% cotton kitchen apron with adjustable neck strap and fun cherry design,, £11.73 from Lakeland, www.lakeland.co.uk

Well spotted

A stylishly simple cotton polka dot apron, £18, from Cath Kidston  www.cathkidston.co.uk.