The apron –
a simple piece of cloth, designed purely for protecting the clothing of
individuals undertaking messy tasks, has become an iconic trademark for many
characters.
Take Renee
from Allo Allo, for example; he bustles about his café with his white butchers
style half apron constantly in place. His wife Edith sports a floral number,
clashing hideously with the loud pattern on her dress.
Mrs Bridges
in Upstairs, Downstairs uses her large starched and frilled Victorian apron for
formidable effect and Polly the downtrodden maid in Fawlty Towers, is always
seen in a similar softer and shorter version.
Corporal
Jones in Dad’s Army is instantly recognised for his striped butchers apron and
Sweeney Todd the demon barber has his sinister blood spattered barbers affair.
Widow
Twankey always wears an apron as she surveys her laundry and the 1940’s tea
ladies floral wrap around makes an attractive choice of costume for 1940’s
events.
Most shows
involve aprons of some sort for beggars, maids, flower sellers, cooks,
housekeepers, butchers, bakers, chefs, nurses and serving wenches.
From the
brown overalls of the factory workers in Les Miserables, pretty little maids
frilly half aprons for the farmerettes in Guys and Dolls to pristine starched Victorian
and 1930’s style maids aprons, Admiral Costumes have a massive selection of
aprons and overalls to suit all characters.
For
authentic costumes and accessories call Admiral Costumes on
01908 372504
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