If we’re going to wear a mask—and yes, we ARE going to—it might as well look nice right? Just as we would pull together our outfit with a swipe of bold lipstick, we can slip on a face covering that complements our overall look and makes us feel more confident about these less-than-ideal circumstances.
Although face masks have become incredibly controversial in the U.S., the CDC reports that COVID-19 spreads mainly from person to person through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs, sneezes, talks or raises their voice while shouting, chanting or singing. According to the organization, “these droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby or possibly be inhaled into the lungs. Recent studies show that a significant portion of individuals with COVID-19 lack symptoms (are ‘asymptomatic’), and that even those who eventually develop symptoms (are ‘pre-symptomatic’) can transmit the virus to others before showing symptoms.”
To reduce the spread of this nasty infection, we’re all being urged to wear cloth face coverings in public settings until we’re advised it’s OK not to. Here are 22 of our favorite non-medical-grade face masks right now—the ultimate fusion of fashion and function.