Do You Always Wear the Apron? I Can't Handle It!

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Discussion Overview

The thread centers around participants' experiences and opinions regarding the Pampered Chef apron, with many expressing discomfort and dissatisfaction with its fit and style. Various alternatives and personal preferences for attire during demonstrations are also discussed.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses discomfort with the apron, finding it too big and not fitting properly.
  • Another participant, identifying as a consultant, shares that they prefer wearing a chef jacket from culinary school instead of the apron.
  • Several users mention that they do not wear the apron at all, opting for jeans and a Pampered Chef shirt instead.
  • One participant notes they only wear the apron right before starting the demo and take it off immediately afterward.
  • Another participant shares their experience of using straight pins to adjust the apron for a better fit.
  • Some participants express a desire for more stylish or professional apron options, mentioning colors and embellishments like crystals.
  • One participant mentions liking their apron but had to adjust the neck hole for a better fit.
  • Several participants express a strong dislike for the denim material of the apron, suggesting it does not suit their personalities.
  • Another participant mentions purchasing alternative aprons from eBay due to their dislike for denim.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ significantly among participants regarding the apron, with many expressing dissatisfaction and a desire for alternatives, while a few participants indicate they enjoy wearing it.

Contextual Notes

The discussion reflects a range of personal experiences and preferences related to the Pampered Chef apron, highlighting individual comfort levels and style choices during cooking demonstrations.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants who are considering their attire options for demonstrations or those who have experienced similar discomfort with the Pampered Chef apron may find this discussion relevant.

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Hi girls. I have a question. Do you always wear the Apron? It's soooooooooooooo uncomfortable on me becuase it's so big and it just doesn't fit me right. I have my chef jacket from culinary school but I wanted to wear something with the logo on it. Anybody having this issue? I feel like I'm fidgiting with it all during the show! Argh! :(
 
I find the apron is too big for me, too. I am tiny - I am only 5'2" and about 100lbs. I used to wear the old kid's sized denim paorn we used to sell...then I got the pink HWC apron and it shrunk up just-right. Over the years I have collected so many, I just wear whichever one is clean now - LOL
 
100lbs....bla bla bla. I may be organized..but I think I would rather be 100lbs...LOL!!!
 
Jilleysue said:
100lbs....bla bla bla. I may be organized..but I think I would rather be 100lbs...LOL!!!
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ROFL...the problem with being 100lbs AND disorganized is that you could walk right into my office and NOT SEE ME buried in all this crap!! LOL
 
I never wear mine!! I wear clean jeans and a PC shirt.
 
I don't care for the apron. I wait til the very last minute to put it on--I do intros without it and don't put it on until I'm ready to touch food. Then I take it off as soon as the demo is over, always before taking orders.

If you are not comfortable in it, don't wear it. I don't know that I'd wear a chef jacket, though...mabye a nice shirt from VIP?
 
DebbieJ, I do the exact same thing. Put the apron on right as I start the demo and take it off as soon as I'm done. I was told to not put your apron on until you start the demo so that you don't have that "barrier" between you and the guests.

I would be afraid to do the demo without an apron...my luck I'd spill something on myself! :eek:
 
I don't wear my apron. I find it's uncomfortable too. I always wear a nice shirt w/black pants and my PC name tag. I try to coordinate my shirt w/the colors we are using for the season in our towels.
 
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That's helpful!!! I was beginning to think I was retarded or something! LOL
 
Oh good....Ok..I was wondering what people did. I AM SOOOOOOOOOO and I willl reiterate SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO not an APRON person. I will put it on to start the demos, but I really want to focus on how much I did not like food, did not like to cook, and didn't like being in the kitchen and PC helped me get thru that. I think the apron will make me look fake. I just feel sooo UNREAL with it on, especially with it being DENIM.....LOL NOT ME AT ALLL. I am that sparkly,pink sorta girl and this denim apron is not me. Carolyn, I liked your red one, maybe a pink one, maybe a black one with crystals....LOL HEHEHEHEHE I like hearing what people do. I guess I'll have to order more clothes...LOLOLOL
You all just had to convince me didn't you..BAD BAD MESSAGE BOARD. IT'S all your fault...HAHHAHAHAHAH
 
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Where can you get t-shirts other than earning them? I was thinking of buying a denim chef jacket but they're pricey
 
I wish pc would give us more options, I don't wear mine either I'm not a denim person. I like the idea of the black one with crystals though, that one i would wear.
 
I HATE my apron. I am not 100 lbs, but am narrow thru the top (not small, just narrow... ok, doesn't make sense but it's the way things are!) and my apron is always gaping at the top, and frankly looks very sloppy. Never been one to wear the bib type aprons. I have a bridal apron that I wear for expos and finally just gave up and use straight pins to pin the darn thing to my shirt.

And not only doesn't it fit, but the denim... could we have some more professional type options?? I have coats and am seriously thinking of having some embroidered with the PC name on them.

So count me in as one who hates the aprons. I only wear it when I have to.
 
Man I am the only crazy one here that loves her apron. The only problem with the apron that I had was the neck hole was SUPER huge. So I just tied a knot in it and then that was perfect. I keep a few prizes in my apron pockets for quick access to them. My grandma embroiders so I am going to have her make some COOL aprons for me. :D
 
Well I wish I loved it....I don't love the denim at all. All my friends LAUGH AT ME...they know it just isn't me....NOPE.. I am that glitter girl...I am ready to sprinkle. it..LOL
 
I will keep my eye out on some sparklies for you.. :D
 
hey SillyChef--The apron is adjustable. Just pull the strings through from the end to make the neck hole smaller. No need for a knot. :)
 
I hate denim!! I am 5' 4", but I feel like it hits me mid shin!! I don't think it suits my personality and I feel more professional with my PC shirt and name tag than I do with the apron. With PC heading towards attracting the younger host make the consultant look like she can keep up!! Denim...I DON'T THINK SO!!
 
I TOTALLY AGREE..................Ain't no younger consultant attacted to denim......if direct sales wants to go for the 30 something crowd..better go towards the swarvoski crystals... on black, pink...
Let people know anyone can do this....
The denim....um..yeah I agreee needs an upgrade...even different colors would be nice.
 
Hey all, if we all dislike our apron so much, why aren't we telling PC?

email the solution center or career solutions! I'll try to remember to pass the feelings along while at Leadership!
 
I like the apron, but I am large chested and large waisted (heh...a nice way of saying overweight!), so it doesn't fit me quite right. Anyhoo, I use mine when I am working with the food - that is it. I have three small twixits attached to the neck part of the string to show off our seasonal colors. I also have buttons on it like "ask me how to save $5000 on your taxes" and stuff. I have a simple embroidery machine (not good enough to do the logo) and will be embroidering these sayings on the apron so I don't have to take off the buttons and remember to put them back on each time I wash it.Directors can get other colored aprons with the logo embroidered on through the Director's store.There's no where it says you can't add sparkly stuff to your apron - just don't be tacky about it! VIP has a shirt that has a sparkly logo.
 
I don't need sparkles, but I am 21...denim just doesn't work. I would love a pink or light purple, even black... give a girl some options!!
 
I am 31 and Love to SPARKLE and black and purple and pink...just denim.....wish it was anything but.....LOL
 
and I would add. stuff..but really want to stick to what PC wants us to have..I mean dont' want something that just doeesn't go......black would be cool...colors at holidays..Hell, I'll pay..put em in the supply order ya know..LOL
 
hate the apron. don't wear it. i wear jeans and a pc t shirt.
 
Hmm and here all along I thought I was the only one to Hate the denim apron! I never said anything since I figured everyone wore it! I bought one off of Ebay before starting my shows because I hate denim! I bought a green, light blue, and black one! I wear the black one all the time cause it just looks sleeker and more modern. Never thought of going with out one though, hmm. However I do like Darby's new Got chef one! I think I may invest in one of those just to change things up every now and then!
 
Ps. we should email HO though to let them know we want modern looking ones added as an option!
 
Jilleysue said:
Oh good....Ok..I was wondering what people did. I AM SOOOOOOOOOO and I willl reiterate SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO not an APRON person. I will put it on to start the demos, but I really want to focus on how much I did not like food, did not like to cook, and didn't like being in the kitchen and PC helped me get thru that. I think the apron will make me look fake. I just feel sooo UNREAL with it on, especially with it being DENIM.....LOL NOT ME AT ALLL. I am that sparkly,pink sorta girl and this denim apron is not me. Carolyn, I liked your red one, maybe a pink one, maybe a black one with crystals....LOL HEHEHEHEHE I like hearing what people do. I guess I'll have to order more clothes...LOLOLOL
You all just had to convince me didn't you..BAD BAD MESSAGE BOARD. IT'S all your fault...HAHHAHAHAHAH
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I know a GREAT way for you to get a RED one Jilleysue!
Promote to Director!!! In our cluster, Director's get RED aprons!!!
Oh, and BTW, I have a Bedazzler if you ever want to jazz up your apron - LOL
You'll LOVE the pink HWC apron!!
 
gilliandanielle said:
I don't need sparkles, but I am 21...denim just doesn't work. I would love a pink or light purple, even black... give a girl some options!!
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At the Director's Special Event at 2005 National Conference, they gave each Director a black & silver apron!
Stick around & you'll find they give out cool aprons at various events. After a few years you'll have a collection!
I still have and love my red, white & blue patriotic one - I wear it all of July.
 
JoyfulChef said:
Where can you get t-shirts other than earning them? I was thinking of buying a denim chef jacket but they're pricey
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You can get them through CC, VIP. :)
 
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