25 Face Masks to Buy Based on Your Personal Style

Personal style cannot be categorized in just five small descriptors, but for the digestibility of this story, that's exactly what I did. Think of this as one of those articles you used to read in teen magazines that told you which celebrity crush you're most likely to marry or which trend you should buy according to your zodiac sign—except this time, the category is face masks. In light of coronavirus, face masks have become a new staple and requirement worldwide. Naturally, the fashion industry has risen to the occasion, and already the stylish options provided to us by brands and designers alike feel endless. 

There are countless options out there, so we don't. blame you if you're not sure of where to start. While I know you can't put your style type into a box, I listed out the five categories that you might most easily be able to identify with below. We also included a plethora of cute face masks and a few style tips along the way so you'll leave here with an online shopping cart full of this new accessory and some ideas of how to style it. 

Classic

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You keep things pretty simple but aren't afraid of a little color and a classic print. 

Style Tip: Wear a striped mask with a comfortable loungewear look and sporty sandals. 

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Trend-Forward

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There probably isn't a trend you haven't tried—like tie-dye, animal prints, and co-ord scrunchie masks. 

Style Tip: Lean into a bold color moment with a contrasting shirt-and-mask duo. Finish the look with tailored shorts and retro sneakers.

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Eclectic

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When you open your closet, you see prints, colors, and textures galore, and you wouldn't want to have it any other way. 

Style Tip: Match your mask to your pants and prove to the world that wearing a mask doesn't have to feel like an inconvenience, it can be a new way to display your personal style. 

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Minimalist

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Neutrals and quality basics define your sartorial lifestyle, and that's not about to change now that masks have entered the picture. 

Style Tip: Keep things simple with a solid-colored face mask, blazer, and leggings. 

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Romantic

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Floral dresses, ruffled tops, and delicate details are what you're most drawn to in an outfit, so it's no surprise that your masks are on the same page. 

Style Tip: Try a floral-on-floral look the next time you slip into your favorite romantic frock this summer. 

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Lauren Eggertsen
Editorial Director

"Copy (200 words): Lauren Eggertsen is currently the editorial director of Who What Where and has worked at the company for nearly seven years, where she started as an associate editor and has since worked her way up. Lauren has over 10 years of experience in the fashion editorial space, starting her career with internships at Marc Jacobs, Marie Claire, and The Zoe Report, where she was later hired as their editorial assistant. Lauren has worked in the Los Angeles and New York Who What Wear offices but currently calls L.A. home. It is here where she leads and manages Who What Wear's fashion team and oversees all day-to-day editorial content and large tentpole moments. This includes all of the runway, trend, and shopping-driven content that ultimately helps to build a strong brand reputation within the industry. Lauren's role also includes helping to set the fashion direction for all original photo shoots and often styles many of the celebrity cover shoots, including big names like Sydney Sweeney, Lindsay Lohan, and Megan Fox. 


She has also attended multiple fashion weeks, including New York, London, and Milan, where her personal style has been featured on sites such as Elle.com, HarpersBazaar.com, and Vogue.co.uk. She prides herself on discovering and supporting small brands and on her knack for a good vintage shopping find. When she isn't working, she enjoys researching and dining at reputable restaurants around both her neighborhood and the globe.