Haute Hostess

Tie on one of these chic aprons while entertaining at home.

Photo Assistant: Pavel Babushkin, Hair & Makeup: Chris MacDonald, Wardrobe Stylist: Sharon Maloney/Ford, Model: Soo Joo Park/Ford

YOU DON’T have to be June Cleaver to know that when entertaining at home, it’s important to protect your party dress with a well-chosen apron. Stylish new aprons will take the brunt of flying oil and sauce splatters long enough for you to make it to your place at the table. Jitterbug full apron, $32, at Anthropologie, 3480 Blackhawk Plaza Cir., Danville, and 750 Hearst Ave., Berkeley, www.anthropologie.com; Nanette Lepore satin and lace top, $285, at M Clothing, 402 Railroad Ave., Danville, www.martymclothing.com; vintage necklace, $868, at Erica Tanov, 1827 Fourth St., Berkeley, www.ericatanov.com; wooden spoon, $20, and Rollo rolling pin, $17.50, at Kitchen Table, 1373 Locust St., Walnut Creek.

Jessie Steele “Josephine” café toile apron by Berkeley-based designer Jessie Steele, $32.95, and Pink Paris pot mitts, $6.95 each, at David M. Brian, 1126 Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek, www.davidmbrian.com, at Gourmet Works, 420 Main St., Pleasanton, and at www.jessiesteele.com; Valentino R.E.D. sweater, $525, and Oscar de la Renta skirt, $2,590, at Neiman Marcus, 150 Stockton St., San Francisco, www.neimanmarcus.com; Melissa Joy Manning black dreusy agate necklace, $712, at Erica Tanov; Giuseppe Zanotti suede and rhinestone pump, $650, at Heidi Says Shoes, 2105 Fillmore St., San Francisco, www.heidisays.com; Magic Line baking sheet, $16.50, at Kitchen Table.

Tululah Designs apron, $24, at Draeger’s Market, 4100 Blackhawk Plaza Cir., Danville, www.draegers.com; Little Tailleur dress, $679, and belt, $209, at Elizabeth Charles, 2056 Fillmore St., San Francisco, www.elizabeth-charles.com; beaded necklace, $38, at Anthropologie.
 

Residence design by Jerry Texdahl; cabinetry by Lloyd’s Custom Woodwork.