https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-match-your-mask Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 20 Apr 2026 02:14:07 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-match-your-mask/page/2#post-2144964 Sun, 20 Sep 2020 00:50:02 +0000 cjh 2144964@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My sympathies to you and Joy for your losses. Thank you to all who are working with recommendations and mandates to wear masks and avoid perhaps unknowingly passing on a dangerous virus to vulnerable people.<br /><div><br /></div><div>My masks are all made by me from colorful cotton prints, what I had in my quilting fabric stash. They have ties to tie behind my head and back of neck, though I usually put slip knots in the ties to make it easier to keep the right tightness. I made one with ear elastic to wear when I got my hair cut. My husband preferred ear elastic, so I’ve made him that type. I made over 150 cotton masks with ties and gave them away to family, friends and neighbors during April when elastic was hard to get. I haven’t seen one person wearing one of them. They all use either ear elastic types or disposable ones. I made my mother-in-law ear elastic ones because she has trouble reaching behind her head to tie, due to arthritis in her shoulders.</p> <p>I don’t care if the mask I wear matches my clothing of the day. I find them cheery and comfortable and since I have about 8, I don’t want to get or make more.&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div>When I come in from errands, I just toss it in the laundry basket by the washer and wash with regular laundry, machine dry. Since my iron is always handy in my sewing room, I iron the pleats when done drying.&nbsp;</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-match-your-mask/page/2#post-2144737 Fri, 18 Sep 2020 13:16:24 +0000 Shannon Alwaise 2144737@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sorry about your boss.&nbsp; My godfather's sister died of COVID.&nbsp; I do have about 20 different masks, some in plain colors and others in patterns, leopard print, sunflowers, plaid, etc.&nbsp; &nbsp;I have to get some more that are good for fall.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-match-your-mask/page/2#post-2144349 Wed, 16 Sep 2020 11:07:47 +0000 hereforthecake 2144349@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well I've decided to up my mask game and have just ordered one for Halloween and one for Christmas.&nbsp;</p> <p>God help me if we're still wearing masks next Easter...ugh.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-match-your-mask/page/2#post-2144185 Tue, 15 Sep 2020 13:59:13 +0000 Anonymous 2144185@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How awful about your boss I'm so sorry!<br /> Yes, I choose my masks to go with my outfits. I don't want to look chaotic. But it's easy since I keep a pretty tight color scheme! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-match-your-mask#post-2144152 Tue, 15 Sep 2020 09:33:13 +0000 hereforthecake 2144152@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@The Cat: At the end of each day, I soak my mask in the sink in very hot water &amp; a little Tide, which I keep in a jar in the bathroom. I rinse it while I'm in the shower each day, then hang from the towel bar overnight to dry.&nbsp;</p> <p>I also have filters, similar to those you've used, Angie.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-match-your-mask#post-2144113 Mon, 14 Sep 2020 22:07:42 +0000 Anonymous 2144113@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My masks are neutral so they coordinate well with my relatively neutral wardrobe. </p> <p>I don't match them beyond that but I think matching indicates a good attitude, and even a progressive mindset because it implies that you've accepted them as long term accessories rather than temporary.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-match-your-mask#post-2144105 Mon, 14 Sep 2020 20:36:26 +0000 The Cat 2144105@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Echo and Runcarla, thank you for your replies to my question. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-match-your-mask#post-2144104 Mon, 14 Sep 2020 20:18:48 +0000 Angie 2144104@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>JAileen,</b> these. They last 2 to 7 days depending on the exposure. Greg buys them on Amazon: </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-match-your-mask#post-2144096 Mon, 14 Sep 2020 18:44:21 +0000 Laurie 2144096@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@hereforthecake, @joy - shocking when the daily statistics become people who you know and love, and people of the people who we know and love. Huge condolences. (it also needs to remain shocking...we cannot get used to this).</p> <p>I still haven't found my perfect mask, but mainly wear plain, off white cloth masks from a company Janet recommended a few months ago. I like them, but you have tie the top tie. Best for when you will have a mask on for an extended time, not on and off. Often using blue surgical paper masks. I do like, and applaud,&nbsp; matching mask wearing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-match-your-mask#post-2144093 Mon, 14 Sep 2020 17:26:27 +0000 JAileen 2144093@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie, what kind of filters do you use? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-match-your-mask#post-2144089 Mon, 14 Sep 2020 16:55:04 +0000 Angie 2144089@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My condolences, <b>hereforthecake</b>. That's sad and tough. Glad you're having fun with your mask style at least. Take care.</p> <p>Oh, <b>Joy</b>. I am so sorry. My sympathies. Heartbreaking.&nbsp;</p> <p>I don't match my masks to my outfits because I wear altered masks with a filter that I can insert. That was hard to get right so I am sticking with it. Washable, protective, and fit well, finally. But I wear ones that are very low contrast to my skin and hair so they work as a neutral and match well enough. My eyewear and bags pull it all together. I feel good in my masks!&nbsp;</p> <p>Masks are mandatory here in the state of WA, so as soon as I leave the front door, I wear a mask. Black masks and medical masks are the most popular in my neck of the woods.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-match-your-mask#post-2144086 Mon, 14 Sep 2020 16:33:34 +0000 anchie 2144086@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So sorry to hear about losses. How awful.<br /> I don’t match mask to the outfit because it is difficult to find nice masks that are minimum 3 layers, which is required to be effective. Most textile masks are only 1 or 2 layers. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-match-your-mask#post-2144074 Mon, 14 Sep 2020 15:07:41 +0000 Jules 2144074@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Take a look for MsMary's posts - she has some great coordinating mask outfits!<br />Personally I work at home and only need a mask for outings. I started with some randomly acquired Marvel comics ones. Then I ordered one in a lime green with polka dots fabric which made me happy, but I realized it's no great match for my outfits - or my face! Now<b>&nbsp;</b>I am looking for neutral khaki/olive colours and subtle patterns. If I did have to go the office wearing "outfits" I would be having fun with coordinating masks too! Instead I'm a bit more focused on something flattering for my skin tone and eyes. I appreciate the opportunity to support local makers including people who are donating proceeds to local charities. Gotta get out later today to stock up for my kids who go back to school this week. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-match-your-mask#post-2144042 Mon, 14 Sep 2020 02:53:05 +0000 Anonymous 2144042@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes , without going to extreme effort though . If I have to wear it all day I sure am going to make it work with what I’m wearing . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-match-your-mask#post-2144007 Sun, 13 Sep 2020 19:48:35 +0000 Carla 2144007@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Similar to Echo, masks go into a basket in the laundry room, then into a regular wash with regular clothes. &nbsp;I usually hang to dry, but occasionally one will go through the dryer. &nbsp;No biggie, but they hold up (and look) better If air dried. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-match-your-mask#post-2143998 Sun, 13 Sep 2020 18:52:30 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2143998@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My sympathies to you and Joy. </p> <p>We have a couple masks each. We wear them on public transit and in stores, so a little over an hour a day for my son, and often less than that for me. We don’t particularly match the masks to what we wear, but we both have very specific palettes, so our masks don’t clash with anything. Our masks have different fabrics inside and out; we keep the same sides facing out. I toss them in with laundry a couple times a week. </p> <p>My son doesn’t like the double-layer cloth masks, is considering paper disposable ones, but they are wasteful and the price would add up. I need to find some that will be easier for him to breathe in. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-match-your-mask#post-2143975 Sun, 13 Sep 2020 16:45:29 +0000 Echo 2143975@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The Cat: we put used masks in a paper bag on a shelf in the laundry room. To wash, I dump the bag into the machine. I sometimes wash the masks alone and other times with other laundry. I figure all the masks and clothing have potentially been exposed, so why separate them? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-match-your-mask#post-2143954 Sun, 13 Sep 2020 13:24:20 +0000 The Cat 2143954@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sorry to hear about your boss' death.</p> <p>Matching your mask to your outfit sounds very nice. I don't do it so far, as I seldom have to leave the building where I live and work, other than for walking trips in the nearby wood. When I have to do some errands, I wear surgery blue &amp; white paper masks. By the way, many of my outfits include blue and white, so it doesn't look too bad.</p> <p>If I had to wear a mask every day, I would absolutely want to match it to my outfit.</p> <p>Question to you and others who wear fabric masks: How do you launder them (one by one, or several together?), and where do you keep used masks before laundry? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-match-your-mask#post-2143948 Sun, 13 Sep 2020 11:58:07 +0000 hereforthecake 2143948@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@Joy - I'm so sorry about your losses. How overwhelming.&nbsp;</p> <p>@JenniNZ - I love your idea of wearing lipstick on the way in, just to feel "ready" for work. I may start doing the same.&nbsp;</p> <p>I feel better knowing i'm not the only one who tries to make my mask coordinate with my outfit. Most people I see are just wearing the paper ones, and I wondered if my vanity had reached an all time high.&nbsp;</p> <p><i><b>Thanks to everyone for your kind thoughts. I have been feeling like I've been living in another universe and even opening the forum again has made me feel like maybe I'm slowing coming back.&nbsp;</b></i> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-match-your-mask#post-2143946 Sun, 13 Sep 2020 11:42:54 +0000 Karie 2143946@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very sorry to hear about your boss. How awful. I’ve been teaching from home since March 13th, so I’ve only needed to wear a mask for grocery shopping or the occasional Target run. Starting tomorrow, however, I will need to wear a mask daily for in-person teaching at school, and I’ve been sewing up a storm making masks to go with my outfits. It honestly never occurred to me NOT to match my masks to my outfits!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-match-your-mask#post-2143943 Sun, 13 Sep 2020 09:48:38 +0000 Jane 2143943@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am so sorry to hear about your boss. These are very tough times. </p> <p>Yes generally I like to wear coordinating or similar colours face masks. I wear them for at least 2 hours each day (commute), so it makes me feel better to look thought through. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-match-your-mask#post-2143942 Sun, 13 Sep 2020 09:17:55 +0000 Staysfit 2143942@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So sorry to hear about your boss! &nbsp;</p> <div><br /></div><div>@Joy, sorry to hear about the losses in your extended family also. </p> <p>I have been able to coordinate my masks some of the time.....if I have fabric. &nbsp;Since I am sewing them, I get requests. &nbsp;DD, my artist, asked for “every color in the rainbow”! &nbsp;I don’t have that many fabrics, but I am doing my best! &nbsp;</p> <div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-match-your-mask#post-2143915 Sun, 13 Sep 2020 02:44:10 +0000 Echo 2143915@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am so sorry about your boss. What a shocking thing to happen, and it must have been traumatizing.</p> <p>Regarding masks, I am either incredibly boring or incredibly matchy-matchy. Black is more than a staple in my wardrobe; it is the vast majority. So I have about 20 black cotton masks. They fit well and have soft ear-loops that don't pull or irritate, so I figured why change a good thing? I do, however, usually wear stud earrings and my hair up now because it is easier to put on and remove a mask that way.&nbsp;</p> <p>As for lipstick, I still wear it. I switched to matte so it doesn't stick or rub off as easily, but I still enjoy wearing it even if no one else sees it. It is kind of like pretty underthings or a beautiful purse lining; no one else sees it, but it gives me a little pick-me-up.</p> <p>But I love seeing matching masks on others. Another woman at school wears masks that coordinate with her outfits, and they look great.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-match-your-mask#post-2143914 Sun, 13 Sep 2020 02:43:51 +0000 Jaime 2143914@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am sorry for the sudden and sad loss.&nbsp;<br />I have only three masks: black and white, blue and white and solid blue, but do tend to pick the one that mixes best. If I were in your position I would absolutely do that. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-match-your-mask#post-2143902 Sun, 13 Sep 2020 00:08:58 +0000 Windchime 2143902@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What an unexpected and difficult loss; I’m sorry. &nbsp;<div><br /></div><div>Yes, coordinating masks and outfits has become a thing now. &nbsp;I’m glad retail is now offering such a great variety of colors and patterns. &nbsp;It’s the only fun part of wearing a mask!<br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-match-your-mask#post-2143887 Sat, 12 Sep 2020 22:40:08 +0000 Jenni NZ 2143887@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So sorry about your boss. I am wearing only the pale blue surgical masks as I have workplace access to them. One of my staff did make some fabric ones and gave me one, letting me choose the colour, so I picked a pretty navy/cobalt swirly fabric. Unfortunately I find the mask quite thick and heavy though so still wear the surgical ones.<br /> I am still wearing my earrings and put lipstick on in the morning before I leave, I don’t wear a mask in the car driving alone so it just feels “ready for work” to add the lipstick. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-match-your-mask#post-2143877 Sat, 12 Sep 2020 21:09:47 +0000 ophelia 2143877@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How horrible &amp; sad about your boss.<br /> I don't match my mask to my clothing. I wear the most unobstrusive solids I can find: black, white &amp; blue. My company issued two masks in our logo color, an ocean blue, which I don't mind. I mostly see either company masks or the surgical blue paper when I'm out.<br /> Oddly, my mask doesn't interfere with my earrings, but my earrings are small. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-match-your-mask#post-2143834 Sat, 12 Sep 2020 16:19:41 +0000 Carla 2143834@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Condolences on the loss of your work colleague, HFTC. &nbsp;Shocking, to say the least.</p> <p>I make masks for family and friends, and anyone who is having trouble finding a source. &nbsp;After working through a rather bright quilter’s fabric stash, I have made an effort to select new fabrics that are easy care, safe, but fashionable and/or fun. &nbsp;I personally have 7 masks that co-ordinate with my clothing (see #1-2). &nbsp;#3-4 is my current fabric stash and sewing area.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-match-your-mask#post-2143823 Sat, 12 Sep 2020 14:33:18 +0000 JAileen 2143823@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m so sorry. &nbsp;I know someone who had it, but he recovered. &nbsp;<div><br /></div><div>I have a bunch of masks and wear the same general colors. &nbsp;I’ve stopped wearing earrings because they get kind of tangled up. &nbsp;My masks are not subtle. &nbsp;They are mostly fun prints. &nbsp;The latest ones I made are polar bears wearing casual vacation clothes. &nbsp;</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-match-your-mask#post-2143820 Sat, 12 Sep 2020 14:22:35 +0000 Anonymous 2143820@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>We are reeling from two deaths from Covid in a week in the extended family and one trying to recover at home and many in quarantine who may get it yet. It is hard to hear of healthy people people whose organs just stop working. This is not the flu and pretty awful. My husband’s sister died this week and her husband of over 60 years could be next. So could her only daughter and family.<br /> To answer your question, yes, I do try to coordinate masks with outfits. RunCarla was so kind as to make some for us and even the little grandchildren and a design my husband can wear with hearing aids. I am not wearing scarves much with the masks and not lipstick either. Lots of daily laundry to keep us in fresh masks. </p>