Hooverette

The Hooverette can be worn as a dress or as an apron.

“I have so few opportunities to wear such a dress, that I thought I'd better take every one that offered.” “In Paris you would need such a frock every evening,” observed Lynnette admiringly. “I'd rather stay at home and wear Hooverettes […]”

During this period, Sears, Roebuck and Company sold Hooverettes, which were inexpensive, simple, wraparound dresses. They were reversible, so the whole dress could be flipped inside out for a different look.

Cotton broadcloth hooverette gives double service by reversing the overlapping front

And over her dress she wore the hooverette. She didn't wear it for any hygienic purpose, only to protect her dress.

WHAT TO LOOK FOR: SMOCKS include the snug-fitting hooverette, […]

More than two months after her request she received an allotment: two panties, two dresses, two hooverettes, […]

“How can I ever forget October 11th, 1919?” Hanna replied and smiled at Aaron. She blushed remembering their wedding night. “Play it, Ma,” shouted Etta as she tugged Hanna's hooverette dress. Hanna lifted the lid on the top of the Victrola.