Official as of April 27, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention now states fully vaccinated people can forgo masks outdoors unless in a crowded environment like concerts or sporting events. That being said, they’re still recommended for indoor settings such as restaurants and bars or when visiting with unvaccinated people. (And in situations wherein you interact with others as availability and accessibility may slow the vaccine supply.)
That makes things tricky. Yes, most of us have mastered, or made a stab at, letting the mask hang from one ear or wrap around the chin, but these aren’t the most ideal ways to carry it with you; placing it in a pocket alongside keys or a phone (two high-touch items) or at the bottom of a bag is not necessarily sanitary; holding it in hand dampens dexterity. So, let’s clear the air: mask chains are the move. They’re stylish, offer a hands-free way to keep your mask handy and double as a sunglass chain.
Sundae School Jade Ceramic Mask Chain
Sundae SchoolJade Ceramic Mask Chain
New York-based smokewear brand Sundae School makes a jade-colored ceramic mask chain. Lobster claws help with the attachment process, ensuring your mask won’t suddenly disappear. A smiley charm adds an optimistic touch. Their iteration is available in blue and pink marble, too.
Rad and Refined Crystal Mask Chain
NordstromCrystal Mask Chain
Who said cleanliness can’t be charming? Accessory brand Rad and Refined’s rhinestone mask chain might twinkle, but it’s a useful tool first and foremost.
