I was recently asked if I ever received my apron from Flirty Aprons and whether or not I liked it. Seems like a good excuse for a product review to me!
This is the apron I ordered. You remember, the girly-to-the-point-of-tears design? (Also referred to HAWT!) I received this apron within a week after ordering it. It was in a very nice, sealed package, freshly ironed and I seriously *squeed* when I pulled it out.
The fit is pretty good. The bib is cut more generously than my previous apron so I don’t have one boob hanging out of the side. It’s still not full-coverage but I think that the reality is that if I want that, I’m going to have to go for a smock-style apron. For right now, though, I’m content with something a bit less matronly.
The pockets are in the perfect location and are a very nice depth. They hold plenty (they are already stuffed full of random things that I have picked up around the house over the last few days, hehe). I particularly like that they are exactly the right depth to hold my iPod Touch. Happy Mama!
The straps are extra long which is wonderful for my er, “voluptuous” proportions. I can’t stand an apron with straps so short I can’t wrap them around twice. What’s the point of an apron I can’t hang a towel off of the front of?
Unfortunately I do have one minor complaint: When I pulled it out of the package and put it on I immediately noticed that the stitching on the outside edge of the right-hand pocket (when wearing it) was unraveling.
As you can see, I will have to mend it if I don’t want it to unravel all the way down.
I was kind of disappointed considering the fact I could, in theory, have made this myself for half of what it cost me. But I don’t have the time to make something like this so I feel it was a worthwhile expenditure anyway. I certainly didn’t want to have to send it back and wait for another one when I can just fix it myself.
My apron totally redeemed itself withing two days of owning it, though. Right after I put it on, yesterday, my son knocked his entire bowl of baby-food (sweet potatoes and green beans) into my lap. It all went on the apron and NOT my only nice pair of jeans. The best part is that I was able to wipe it off fairly easily and I’m pretty sure I won’t even have a stain to content with, later. Yay!
So overall, I am happy with my purchase. I’m sure my little problem is just a fluke. A friend of mine has one of these and she likes it! As a heavy woman, in particular, I’m very pleased with this design. It’s hard to find aprons that don’t make me look like an apple wearing a couple of strategically placed twisty-ties. This apron is cute, practical and fun. I do get raised eyebrows from my neighbors (because I don’t take it off much during the day) but I know they’re just jealous. 
