Early 2000s fashion can be summed up with low-rise pants, tiny purses and ornate, often bedazzled shirts affectionally dubbed “going-out tops.” And as more states scale back COVID-related restrictions on indoor dining and events, the going-out top is making a return. After sitting inside for two years making sourdough and watching Netflix docu-series, people are ready to get out of their house and go out on the town.
And of course, because COVID refuses to go away, wearing a proper protective face covering is still a necessary and important part of staying safe. Cue the “going-out mask.”
It’s an eye-catching, show-stopping accessory meant to go over an N95 or KN95 mask. Unlike a certified N95 or KN95, a going-out mask is not official PPE. It’s a decorative, ornamental piece that’s purely for adding some color and texture over a mask that’s actually protective.
Whether it matches your outfit or adds some new textures to your look, the going-out mask is a way to express yourself and your personal style. From velvet to silk to those with gems and fake flowers, there is a going-out mask for every sort of occasion. Wear it to a wedding or baby shower. Wear it to date night or dancing. Heck, wear it to the grocery store if you’re feeling frisky on a weeknight. Wherever you wear it, make sure you’re wearing it over a certified protective mask to help curb potential transmission and keep yourself and others safe.
From embroidered flowers to iridescent masks, we’ve rounded up the best “going-out masks” to complete any outfit.
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