Aprons date back to the twelfth century (the name derives from the French word naperon)—and surprisingly, men were the first to adopt the practice of wearing them. Here's a roundup of some favorites:

Above: The Demin Apron is made from raw denim in blue or black (100 percent cotton, grown and woven in the USA) and is $98 from Winter Session.

Above: Handmade by local craftsmen in Shropshire, England, the Full Leather Apron from Hibbitt is £60.

Above: The Bib Apron made from cotton duck fabric is £38 from Labour and Wait.

Above: The Garden Utility Apron is $49.95 from William Sonoma. It is also available in full size for an additional $10.

Above: Studio Patro offers a Cafe Apron in white and oatmeal linen; $68. They also sell a full-length Kitchen Apron.