Masks may have only become a necessity this year, but they’ve been featured on runways before 2020, even being featured on Givenchy's spring 2014 collection.
Check out these trends and styling ideas to step up your mask game. Keep CDC guidelines in mind when looking for and wearing your trendy new face masks, including having the mask completely cover your nose and mouth, fit tight against the side of your face and have no gaps or vents as part of the mask.
Safety should always come first when selecting a facial cover.
Tied Silk and Satin Masks
Richard Quinn has featured face coverings in his collections since his inaugural collection. His oversized satin face-coverings in his fall 2019 collection would be beautiful if fashioned into a face mask.
Also, multiple recent studies have shown silk masks are effective against COVID-19.
ASU students can try these affordable options from Blissy and Etsy.
Try out these styling options for your new mask:
- Pair it with a neutral satin slip dress, like this one from Anthropologie and some bright heels.
- Go for a fashion-forward look with a pair of colored leather pants and a statement puff-sleeve top.
Jeweled Masks
Let’s take it back to Givenchy’s spring 2014 show for this mask trend. Rapper Future took a stab at the jeweled mask trend on the 2017 BET red carpet, and Ariana Grande posed for a mirror selfie with a more casual version last month.
Try this sequined mask from Forever 21 to get the look without the $48 million Grande made last year.
Try out these styling options for your new mask:
- Go casual with some black leggings and a black bodysuit.
- Try a matching sequin dress for a glittery disco look.
Leather Masks
Take inspiration from a classic fall trend for a leather mask. Grab a couple in different colors, such as black, brown and beige, to match your fall boots and coats. Leather masks are the cherry on top of your monochrome fall outfits.
ASU students can try this sleek option from Etsy.
Try these styling options for your new mask:
- Pair it with a leather dress and tall leather boots for an all-over leather look.
- Go for a boss girl look with some pumps and a leather jumpsuit.
Patterned or Monogrammed Masks
Billie Eilish stunned on the Grammy red carpet in January with her monogrammed Gucci face mask, and you can too. This trend can be easily made with some rhinestones and sheer fabric to layer over your face mask. You can also try a custom mask from Etsy.
Try out these styling options with your new mask:
- Pair this contrast trim corset top with a leather jacket and boots.
- Try a pair of monogrammed boots with a monochrome look to match.
Art Masks
Artist Ai Weiwei partnered with eBay to create artwork on standard face masks to fundraise for COVID-19 relief efforts. The fundraiser seems to be over, but you can recreate this look with some nontoxic markers or pens and a surgical mask.
This is perfect for makeup lovers who aren’t able to express themselves when half their face is covered with a mask. Now you can create beautiful looks over your face mask.
Try out these styling options with your new mask:
- Go for a business casual look with a belted blazer and leggings.
- Pair your artsy mask with a casual yet elegant floral midi dress.
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