MARTHA av Martha Stewart Brunstripet forkle

The cotton slub fabric has a nice weight to it without feeling stiff, and the brown stripe pattern looks a lot more put-together than my old plain apron. The tailored cut sits right at the waist instead of hanging loose, so it stays out of my way while I'm moving around the kitchen.

Wore this through a three-hour dinner prep and the brown stripe still looks sharp, no fading after a wash. The tailored cut sits flat instead of bunching at the waist, which is why I keep reaching for it over my older aprons.

The cotton slub fabric feels surprisingly substantial without being heavy, and it drapes nicely even after a few washes. I wear mine for hours while cooking and barely notice it's on, which is exactly what I wanted from a workhorse apron.