Mom preferred the type of apron that had an adjustable strap around the neck to hold up the bib. When Williams & Sonoma came out with their apron it was the bee's knees. The strap goes around the neck, threads down the sides of the bib, and out the back. There's enough length to wrap the straps around to tie in the front. I have one with pink ticking stripes my daughter bought for me. Love, love, love it.