One of our greatest strengths as people is our ability to adapt to changing and challenging situations. Unprecedented and strange times, such as this pandemic, quickly become “The New Normal”. It doesn’t take long for us to find solutions to keep going, and to live our lives in the best way possible even when there are restrictions on what we can do.
One of the ways in which we have changed is how we express ourselves. When the pandemic first began, the increased demand for masks and the following shortage, led people to wear light blue medical masks. As time has gone by, more and more designers and fashion houses realized that masks were an opportunity for new expression through fashion. And now, a couple of months later, your mask is as much a part of your outfit as anything else.
In today’s blog, we are going to show you a couple of masks that you can consider making part of your outfit. They range from understated to in your face. So, whatever your style is, there will be something for you.
Understated and fashionable
In the last 2 years, we’ve seen more and more brands that incorporate the NASA logo into their designs. NASA speaks to our imagination, it speaks to what we as people can achieve if we come together with a common goal. NASA has put men on the moon, and when we were just young boys and girls we all dreamed of one day being an astronaut. For most of us, our feet will stay firmly planted on this planet, but with a NASA mask, you can keep a little bit of that dream alive.
The OK-sign. Universally understood, understated, and almost flying under the radar. For those that are looking to add something that’s basic but not plain to their outfit, this is the perfect mask. Its small design shows others that you are conscious of your fashion choices, but you don’t want to be obnoxious about it. The sign has seen an increase in popularity lately and goes with almost any outfit that you can imagine. If you’re looking for fashionable but understated masks, this is the one for you.
But maybe you’re looking for something more than just a small hand-symbol. You like to have some color in your life, and you still stop to smell the roses when you get the chance. If that’s you, this mask is perfect for you. Its colourful, but minimalist rose-design doesn’t scream ‘look at me’, but it does show your love for the smaller things in life.
The original facemask
If you’ve ever seen a western, you know that there is an ‘original’ facemask. Before the time of medical grade masks, people were living in wild and rough environments. Environments where a sandstorm could come out of nowhere, and you needed a mask to protect your face. The mask of choice? A bandana. Now, we’re not living in those times anymore, but we still romanticize them. With this bandana inspired mask, you can add a little cowboy to your life.
Keep your distance, please
If someone is standing close enough to get offended by this mask, they are probably too close to you anyway. This mask is perfect if you want to make your feelings known to people that are ignoring social distancing etiquette. The pinstripes on this mask look like regular pinstripes from a distance, but when you get closer, you’ll see that they read F*ck You. But be warned, wearing this will get you plenty of attention, so just be ready for it.
Hopefully this blog article has shown you a couple of ways in which masks can be just as fashionable as any other piece that you’re wearing. And hopefully, more people will feel inspired to wear their masks too, so that one day we can go back to the old normal. For more fashion inspiration, check us out on Needen.co.uk.
