It’s the Covid-19 pandemic and I have three weddings to attend this season. Since it’s been recommended to wear a face mask, I decided to search for a “fancy” one. I never imagined the slew of them that are out there!

At the onset of the pandemic, priority was given to health-care workers who were in desperate need of face masks. That left the rest of us waiting 4-6 weeks for a face mask delivery. Nothing–not a rabbit’s foot or tossing spilled salt over your shoulder–would get them delivered faster. With necessity being the mother of invention,  mask protection has become creative, humorous, and, well, sometimes downright bizarre.

Take a peek:

Innovation:

Desperate for masks, we used anything we could find to protect ourselves. Jeans, bras, underwear, our old Bonnaroo Bandanas. Even Gran’s quilts were sacrificed.

Masks are a Must-Have Wardrobe Item

Between April 4th and 6th, internet searches for masks averaged 9 times per second. Not only have our lives changed but so will our closets. Masks have become “pandemic chic”. Why not trade your plain-jane mask for one of these?

Protecting our Children:

Cloth is best. Size and fit are important. The following meet these criteria for children over the age of two. Click the image to see where you can buy my favorites:

Kentucky

Yep. We followed the guidelines and flattened the curve with determination and humor.

Pop Culture (Fluff)

Embrace your inner geekiness.

Amusing

Brighten some moods with these.

For the Cool Kids

Like t-shirts, masks allow us to be expressive and are a reflection of your personal taste and personality.

I’ve Narrowed my Choices…

…you think pearls?

It looks like we’re going to be wearing cloth face masks for a while. At this point in the crisis, a mask you like is easier to find.

Unlikely companies including Tieks, Louisville Slugger, and CBS are producing masks. You can also browse the PPE vending machines at the Las Vegas Airport.

Other types not featured in this blog post, include sports, colleges, politics, protests, and others that haven’t come to mind.

Face masks are seen almost everywhere, even statues around the world.

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