Demestik via Etsy, Michael Kors
From our friends at Hey, Pumpkin:
I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but it doesn’t look like the coronavirus pandemic is going to slow down any time soon.
Clearly, the responsible thing to do is to keep wearing those face masks, right? But there’s no rule that says they have to be drab.
I think it’s time to embrace the required face masks as a fashion accessory, y’all. If you’re going to wear one, you might as well make it stylish.
Besides, as we buckle up for colder weather, I’m not mad about the extra accessory that will provide an extra barrier between my face and the freezing temps. Cold noses, dry throats, and chapped lips, be gone! I’m not a winter-loving person, by any stretch of the imagination.
Face masks aren’t really a fashion accessory, but they take up a lot of real estate on your face. It’s perfectly acceptable to reach for aesthetically pleasing ones. If you’re hoping to glam it up this winter, everyone from storied fashion houses to up-and-coming designers are offering inventive and trendy solutions.
Of course, there are plenty of tutorials out there on how to make your own masks at home. However, many of us just don’t have the time or skills required to make fab face masks. And have you been to the local craft store lately? The fabric choices are getting slim, thanks to disruptions in supply chains and more people crafting than ever.
Check out some of these fashionable face masks and stay safe in style. Plus, many of them have charitable components, making it easy to also give back to those in need.
This embellished and embroidered black velvet mask from Free People is so stunning. Plus, according to the website, this handmade product comes from one of the company’s artisan partners, ensuring it was made under ethical conditions.
FreePeople.com // $24
Animal prints like this trendy leopard are back in style, and I blame that b*tch Carole Baskin. Tap into your wild side with this chic leopard print stretch cotton face mask from Michael Kors.
MichaelKors.com // $24
These fabulously floral face masks come in a set of three, so you can color-coordinate with any outfit. Proceeds from these masks are being donated to two different organizations: the International Medical Corps who are working to stop the spread of COVID-19; and the Tory Burch Foundation, working to advance women’s empowerment and women entrepreneurs.
ToryBurch.com // $35 for the set
Turn heads in these in-your-face masks. The side sashes on this mask pull double-duty, too: you can tie them in dramatic bows, or tie them behind your head to give your ears a rest from the elastic. They come in a 2-pack, and you can choose from three different cotton prints.
Etsy.com // $60
This pretty red floral face mask from Lovers + Friends is ultra trendy, thanks to the matching scrunchie. The mask’s ear loops feature adjustable sliding beads to ensure a proper fit.
Revolve.com // $28
Make a serious statement with this red ruffle face mask — plus it goes behind your head, leaving your ears free from elastic. Tia Adeola has a cult following for her luxe ruffles.
TiaAdeola.com // $45
