Saute in style with these pretty aprons

Call me a traditionalist, but I love a pretty apron.  It makes me glow with Donna Reed-tinged cheer and all that sunshine goes into the meal...or so I tell myself.  (And yes, I have been known to wear pearls and heels with the apron, but that's mostly on holidays.)  If you're looking to protect your wardrobe without sacrificing style, here are four recommendations for looking cute in the kitchen.

Starting from the top left:

Is that a dress?: Bountiful Bubbles by Anthropologie, $32.00

Retro Charm: Bella Black and Pink Pop Daisy by Boojiboo on Etsy, $28.75

Chic + Elegant: Black a la Mode by my Twitter friend, The Hip Hostess  $39.00

Traditional: Very Cherry by Flirty Aprons  $28.95