Is It Time To Invest In This Mask Accessory?

After months of calibrating to a new normal, masks have become an essential addition to any outfit before leaving the house or venturing inside a store. Wearing masks is a safety precaution that has now become second nature, an addition to the “phone, wallet, keys” checklist you do before leaving the house. But, as phones, wallets, and keys know well, there are days when life moves too fast and trusty masks can get left behind.

Countless ready-to-wear brands have responded to the coronavirus by producing cloth masks in all their forms— stylish, minimalist, breathable, and even formal. Over recent months, jewelry and accessory brands have followed suit and developed face mask chains, a close cousin to the sunglass chain, that clips to each ear loop of your mask in an effort to eliminate the chances of misplacing it. 

While you should keep your mask on at all times, the reality is there are brief moments when masks inevitably need to be removed, too. Instead of laying your mask down on a countertop, shoving it into your pocket, or just holding it in your hand, perhaps letting your mask dangle around your neck is the best answer. While a mask chain is not scientifically proven as a safe alternative, these 10 pretty face mask chains are making a case for the aesthetic accessory. 

Here, face mask chains from brands like Second Wind (whose creations have been worn by the likes of Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez), Lady Grey, and Lele Sadoughi.