What Does Your Mask Say About You?

Now that we are all wearing facial coverings to prevent the spread of Covid-19 it is entertaining to see all of the versions that people are sporting. Rather like choosing a hat or a scarf, we all seem to have preferences. Are we each considering the image we are sending as we go about our activities that take us into public places? Maybe so.

Consider the bandana. The classic and recognizable pattern has been around for centuries. Bold red, navy blue or black bandanas are manly accessories in many cultures. Tied around the neck to be handy as a cloth, or pulled up now as a face covering. Long popular with train robbers, do the wearers of these long for the wild west?

Silk scarves? Do you wrap your elegant Hermes scarf across your face? If so, you have style indeed, and must not be wearing lip gloss. Silk and sticky pigments don’t go together, but tying a fantastic colorful scarf onto your handbag means you are fashionable and ready for anything.

Do you fancy a neck gaiter? The all-in-one tubular knit that sits, cuffed at the ready. You are the life of the party and never say no to an adventure.

Does your mask have shark teeth? A tiger face? Or is it just a plain black all in one piece stretchable black? You are too cool for ties and white elastic. You are a fierce, serious personality and your mask screams, “Do not mess with me.”

Is the disposable medical look your style? You might have been pre-med, but decided to take another path. You aren’t going to invest in a permanent fabric mask for two reasons. 1. You cannot stand the thought of this lasting too long and 2. You are simply too busy with life to launder that little thing. You make a great first impression as your masks are always fresh from the box.

Did someone make you a custom fabric mask? Is it gingham or plaid? Then you love to be taken care of. You are a bit of a traditionalist, and find comfort in simple pleasures. You are smiling under your mask every day.

No matter what mask you choose to don during these unprecedented times, you are helping to stop the spread of this dangerous threat. So, thank you for your grace and for your style. We are all in this together.