During the past two years the wearing of aprons has increased, though not to such an extent as was the custom in our grandmothers' days. Besides using them from an economical point of view and because of a desire to present a tidy appearance, they are worn often from the coquettish idea that they will impart an air of womanliness that will prove attractive to masculine eyes, and that they give the wearer the appearance of a busy housewife. At first aprons were intended merely to save the dress and for use, but now they are made ornamental as well, as is shown by their adoption by young ladies when pouring the tea.