FloraBelle Floral Waterproof Apron

Not every apron has to look like kitchen equipment. The FloraBelle from Nuvel Home borrows a princess-cut silhouette, nipping in at the waist and flaring gently below, and finishes it with a soft floral print. It reads as workwear you would happily be seen in, whether you are running a cafe floor, serving in a hotel dining room or potting up seedlings in the garden.

Underneath the styling it is a straightforward waterproof apron. The polyester blend fabric sheds splashes, sauce and water rather than soaking them up, so a spill becomes a quick wipe instead of a change of clothes. At 75 by 84 cm it covers from chest to below the knee, and the adjustable neck and waist ties let one size sit properly on different frames. It is light enough to wear through a full shift without dragging on the shoulders.

Care is deliberately simple: machine wash it with the rest of the load, hang it up and it dries quickly, ready for the next service. Choose black for a smarter, more uniform look or coffee for something warmer against wooden interiors. Practical enough for a professional kitchen and pretty enough for a Sunday roast at home, it covers both without compromise, and it makes a genuinely useful gift for a keen home cook.

• Product type: waterproof work apron
• Material: waterproof polyester blend
• Design: princess style with floral print
• Size: 75 x 84 cm, one size adjustable
• Colours: black, coffee
• Use: restaurants, hotels, cafes, gardening, home cooking
• Care: machine washable, quick drying