https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lockdown-masks Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 19 Apr 2026 10:50:27 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lockdown-masks/page/2#post-2170305 Sat, 06 Feb 2021 03:46:34 +0000 anne 2170305@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>FI, I know, That's exactly what people here were talking about too! At least in the running community. From other info, running is definitely vigorous. I hope bike riding is too, and I have certainly seen more cyclists out without masks today than earlier in the week. Our police too, have a policy of being compassionate about it. If you aren't wearing a mask, they'll give you one, and you are only then in trouble if you don't wear it then.<br /> My husband, who is more of a softies than me, bought us all masks, last night to tide us over until the ordered ones arrive so no one has to endure my homemade ones. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lockdown-masks/page/2#post-2170142 Fri, 05 Feb 2021 08:55:59 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2170142@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Anne, I had to laugh at the inclusion of the word “vigorous” in the exercise exception. I’m picturing somebody out there doing their best, but the mask police say it isn’t good enough. Cops &amp; coaches in one!<br /> I hope your kids get on well with whatever masks they wear. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lockdown-masks#post-2170090 Thu, 04 Feb 2021 22:45:11 +0000 anne 2170090@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So, pending no new cases today, the lockdown will end today, but masks will have to be worn, at least until the 14. There is going to be an exception for outdoors vigorous exercise. Primary school kids don't have to wear them, but secondary students do, which is all my kids.</p> <p>Their main concern (now things are well) is that they will have to go to school with the homemade mask with panty hose ties if the uniqlo ones we ordered don't arrive in time (which is likely)! All about the looks! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lockdown-masks#post-2169873 Wed, 03 Feb 2021 18:25:15 +0000 doggeh lover 2169873@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I get SO disgusted that they politizized mask wearing here in the US and some states worse than others. But what really upsets me is when I see people wearing them under their chin, hanging off 1 ear or barely covering their mouth and nose not covered at all! Even on tv! Watched 'The Conners' last night and they did the same thing Just making a mockery of wearing them.....and the 'don't tell me what to do' non-wearers I'm at high-risk and have been practically under 'house arrest' for nearly a year TG I have a healthy husband who does the shopping, etc. I've only been out to see my Drs and saw my disabled sister 3x. Otherwise trapped at home. So much snow and ice can't even go for a short walk, now these next 10 days will have temps of -10 to -20, UGH! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lockdown-masks#post-2169868 Wed, 03 Feb 2021 17:52:35 +0000 Ledonna N. 2169868@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It’s a challenge for sure. I just call it a different temporary normal </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lockdown-masks#post-2169854 Wed, 03 Feb 2021 17:06:21 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2169854@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It’s getting to my son. He was hanging in there, had f2f school through November, then couldn’t wait for me to start work in Jan. I did, but have been sent home because someone at work had a Covid scare so many times that I’ve worked from home more days than in the office. We usually do so well together! A couple days ago he was irritated with me waking him up while I got ready in the morning, but then when I was just about to walk out the door, I asked what’s more important to him in choosing a plane seat—leg room (he’s 6’3”) or sitting by me. He grumpily refused to answer at first, but then called after me that he’d rather sit together. So I thought we were good. Today he was so angry when I came back home that he slammed the door &amp; chipped off part of the frame. I would be mad at him, but I just feel bad my baby is so upset. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lockdown-masks#post-2169847 Wed, 03 Feb 2021 15:23:16 +0000 unfrumped 2169847@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So sorry!</p> <p>Masking everywhere in public for almost a year now, but at least don’t have to on a neighborhood walk. ( meaning a suburban/ single family type area) Folks steer clear and cross street when needed. Would be different in more congested places, streets with little shops. And on hiking trails I keep mine handy since could have to be w/in a few feet of someone.<br /> Also have been double- masking in stores, long before Dr. Fauci’s remarks! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lockdown-masks#post-2169588 Tue, 02 Feb 2021 14:38:42 +0000 anne 2169588@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I should point out I'm not near the fire. But&nbsp; it is big and threatening and people I know are affected.</p> <p>We've had zero cases reported in the first 2 days of lockdown. Hopefully continues as I think it might be a bit to early for some to show.</p> <p>Please don't think I'm equating what we are going through in ANY way to you guys who've been in lockdown and the suffering the pandemic is inflicting in most parts of the world. Even in other parts of Australia (melbourne in particular) they had a long lockdown and had mask wearing.&nbsp;</p> <p>I'm not in fact suffering at all. My post was really just about the shock. Even though I would have said prior to this, along with what Angie said, that this was likely, after 10 months it's hard to keep prepared for it mentally at all times.</p> <p>Our good results have partly been paid by the price of very restricted borders (related to Joy's point about families being split ) We are virtually not allowed to leave the country, and there are thousands of Australians who want to return and can't as only restricted numbers are allowed in as they all have to quarantine in a hotel (very expensive too - you have to pay for it yourself now, along with the expensive flights.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lockdown-masks#post-2169550 Tue, 02 Feb 2021 06:15:26 +0000 rachylou 2169550@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fire! Oh no! It’s relentless now. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lockdown-masks#post-2169540 Tue, 02 Feb 2021 03:49:43 +0000 anne 2169540@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Our city has made the NY times. Sadly we are also facing a huge bushfire today. Family have evacuated and friends ready to. </p> <p>Will respond more in detail soon. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lockdown-masks#post-2169539 Tue, 02 Feb 2021 03:49:29 +0000 Janet 2169539@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Joy, everything I have read from trusted sources seems to assert that outdoor activity is pretty safe. I would have gone stark raving mad by now if I hadn’t been getting out on the trails. When I see someone approaching, I step off the trail and let them pass. If the trailhead looks too busy, I head to another area. </p> <p>I just can’t believe how many cars are parked at the popular restaurant a half mile from my house. I’ve gotten carry out from them a few times in the past year, but as much as I miss it, I have no interest at all in restaurant dining until all this is over. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lockdown-masks#post-2169536 Tue, 02 Feb 2021 03:22:40 +0000 Aquamarine 2169536@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Anne, you are lucky to live in a place where people abide by the law. While I personally live in a state that has handled this mess very well, there are too many people in the U.S. that have politicized mask-wearing. Which is why we are quickly approaching half a million dead.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lockdown-masks#post-2169500 Tue, 02 Feb 2021 00:19:47 +0000 Anonymous 2169500@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This has been life here for a year. As a friend described it, it has been like being under house arrest. Everyone has been pretty compliant wearing masks and social distancing but we are not encouraged to even do things outside. Hiking a trail or biking? What if you meet people coming the other direction. You can’t social distance without going off trail which hurts the fragile plants if they get stepped on. Even then, trails, playgrounds and such are packed. For months playgrounds and public areas like parking lots have had crime tape around them to keep people off them. We have been waiting on 4 funerals which can’t be held yet. Weddings? Forget it. Even after vaccination, we will probably be in lockdown and masked most of this year at least.<br /> No travel. We feel we should be in Japan to help our son who had a bad snowboard accident and yesterday got out of the hospital after surgery to put metal rods and plates in his legs. He lives alone and could use help. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lockdown-masks#post-2169423 Mon, 01 Feb 2021 19:45:58 +0000 Sal 2169423@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I thought of Bijou and you Anne with the recent scare. What a shock - but hopefully for a short period. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lockdown-masks#post-2169403 Mon, 01 Feb 2021 19:25:25 +0000 Cardiff girl 2169403@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think that as your country has acted swiftly hopefully this will make it a short &nbsp;,sharp lockdown.Unfortunately our country has been in some sort of lockdown for nearly a year now with no sign of anything changing soon.l have just accepted that it will probably be another year spent at home along with many others in other parts of the world who are going through the same thing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lockdown-masks#post-2169373 Mon, 01 Feb 2021 18:33:33 +0000 anchie 2169373@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Here in Austria we are not allowed to wear cloth masks anymore, only FFP2 (EU equivalent of N95 mask) masks are allowed in grocery stores, pharmacies, public transport and in offices. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lockdown-masks#post-2169328 Mon, 01 Feb 2021 16:17:34 +0000 Anonymous 2169328@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That is very annoying and hopefully will pass without too much trauma.</p> <p>&nbsp;As difficult as things have been in the US, it's been kind of cheerful to see unmasked people enjoying themselves. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lockdown-masks#post-2169324 Mon, 01 Feb 2021 16:00:20 +0000 JAileen 2169324@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m sorry you’re going through this. &nbsp;Many people have had horrific experiences, losing family members and jobs. &nbsp;My life has hummed along, but with everything cancelled (church, meetings, classes, get togethers with family). &nbsp;<div><br /></div><div>I bought fabric on fabric.com. &nbsp;I don’t know if they ship to Australia. &nbsp;They have lots of fun fabric. &nbsp;</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lockdown-masks#post-2169286 Mon, 01 Feb 2021 13:36:21 +0000 RobinF 2169286@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow it's hard when it is such a sudden change. Hopefully the drastic measures will put a stop right away to any further spread.&nbsp;</p> <p>Like others have said, we have become quite used to masks here in Michigan. Probably won't be going away any time soon.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lockdown-masks#post-2169282 Mon, 01 Feb 2021 13:18:04 +0000 anne 2169282@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The abc (our national broadcaster) had a link from their coronavirus blog to some mask instructions and I just followed them. I made 2 more today, though realised one of them has "colette dinnagan" (an Australian designer) all across the front, because I was using a shopping bag as the outer layer.<br />If mask wearing becomes more permanent I will invest in something more fashion conscious - I'm sure they'll become available, as they have were most of you live. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lockdown-masks#post-2169217 Mon, 01 Feb 2021 01:19:43 +0000 rachylou 2169217@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh hej, that’s a different design! Straightforward (!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lockdown-masks#post-2169200 Mon, 01 Feb 2021 00:07:15 +0000 anne 2169200@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for good wishes everyone!</p> <p>And here's the mask I made. Wore it on a bike ride this morning. Was pleased to see nearly everyone wearing one. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lockdown-masks#post-2169104 Sun, 31 Jan 2021 19:20:36 +0000 Anonymous 2169104@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Welcome to our world- sorry :/ It was very surreal and dystopian at first, but eventually becomes "normal." The masks (not so bad in winter!), the social distancing, santizing hands after going inside anywhere, the shortages, etc...Plus the rules change so much it's hard to keep up. I'm with Janet re: restaurants- they're open but no way no how! They put up these outdoor tents, which don't seem any better. Takeaway folks!<br /> Hopefully it doesn't get anywhere near what it's like here for you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lockdown-masks#post-2169096 Sun, 31 Jan 2021 19:01:58 +0000 Angie 2169096@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sorry, <b>Anne</b>. It's bound to happen with ongoing travel and not enough of a vaccine impact yet. Good luck!&nbsp;</p> <p>What <b>Janet</b> and <b>LisaP&nbsp;</b>said. This is normal life for us! There has been a mask mandate in Washington state where I live since June last year, and it has REALLY helped. We are still in partial lockdown here. Life still VERY restricted. 11 months in!&nbsp;Hope on the horizon though. Hopefully just 8 to 10 months longer for us in the US.....</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lockdown-masks#post-2169066 Sun, 31 Jan 2021 17:14:46 +0000 rachylou 2169066@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh wow. That must feel so crazy with school set to start in a day! Let’s see the masks! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lockdown-masks#post-2169060 Sun, 31 Jan 2021 16:44:17 +0000 Anonymous 2169060@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sorry to hear this, Anne. &nbsp;I often admire countries in the southern Hemisphere who have managed to keep Covid under some control. We were just talking yesterday at work how wearing a mask has become so ingrained now that no one notices it anymore. &nbsp;I think we are going to be masked up here in Canada for a good year still. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lockdown-masks#post-2169049 Sun, 31 Jan 2021 15:07:08 +0000 Glory 2169049@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very challenging for sure but hopefully the short measure will resolve the issue quickly. You have done extremely well with managing the virus. We have been under restrictions for months with masks required for the past 10 months. They are opening schools again on Monday so I’m very hopeful that it will be a success and the children can stay in. I’m really hopeful that stores will reopen soon. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lockdown-masks#post-2169044 Sun, 31 Jan 2021 14:25:15 +0000 anne 2169044@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>Thanks Janet,</div><div>Yes I am so aware, from YLF , other friends and the news in general of how different it has been for you - we think of you often. So sorry to think of so many people you know being affected.<br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I'm hopeful that this hard NZ style short lockdown will do the trick - this is the fourth in Australia, I think of this short style, and they've been very successful. Australians on the whole are pretty law abiding, and lockdowns have been put in place by politicians from both parties. But the UK, South Africa and Brazilian strains are the new worry.<br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lockdown-masks#post-2169040 Sun, 31 Jan 2021 14:11:13 +0000 anne 2169040@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>Thanks Kkards. I always thought it was too good to last! But it still feels a bit unbelievable that its happening</div><div><br /></div><div>9 months or so of bringing my work laptop, headphones etc home every night is finally paying off (well it did once before, when I had a cold but was well enough to WFH)</div><div><br /></div><div>DD17 works part time in a deli, and worked late today because it was so busy with panic buyers. She told me not to bother picking her up because I wouldn't get a parking spot.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lockdown-masks#post-2169039 Sun, 31 Jan 2021 14:09:43 +0000 Janet 2169039@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, such a contrast with where I live! It has been nearly a year since I was able to gather with friends, eat in a restaurant (they are open with distancing rules in effect, but I ain’t going near that!), or pop into a store without being hyper aware of being thoroughly masked and vigilant. I’m weary of it but this is our reality. And I live in a state where we have had relatively sensible local participation in masking and distancing — in Texas we have had so many friends and family come down with Covid it’s scary (my BIL is still on the mend after three weeks).</p> <p>I hope you can get back to normal quickly. I don’t wish the mess we have had in the states on anyone! </p>