Karishma Tanna sports a quirky mask chain. Pic/Instagram

Communications professional Geraldine DeBrass, who designs face masks, says that in addition to adding an extra layer of security, layering masks allows you to experiment with thinner fabrics and other embellishments without sacrificing comfort. To make your masked look even more stylish, Kotyad recommends experimenting with colourful straps to create eye-catching combinations. 

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In terms of safety and efficacy, studies indicate that creating a ‘sandwich’ with two masks made of more porous fabrics can offer more protection when 
higher functioning masks aren’t available. 

Amrita Chawla enjoys pairing her outfits with complementing mask chains

Add a chain 

“Last December, I bought myself a mask chain both for the aesthetics and the functionality,” says Amrita Chawla, a marketing professional. The chain makes for a quirky accessory and keeps you from misplacing your mask, she adds. In addition to buying specialised mask chains, Chawla re-purposes chains intended for spectacles and sunglasses for her mask. You can convert your long, beaded necklaces or bag straps into mask chains by adding small clasps — using clasps instead of knotting the ends of the chain to your mask, Chawla says, can help you reuse the same chain for multiple masks. 

For  children, creating their own DIY mask chains with beads can be a fun activity. Many indie platforms are offering more dramatic mask chain styles, which can take your look from basic to edgy — make sure to keep your other accessories simple so they don’t compete with the mask chain. 

Geraldine DeBrass wears a double-mask look

Style it right 

Since the mask will cover the lower half of your face, experiment with quirky eyewear and bold eye looks  that include bright pops of colour, dramatic brows and fluttering eyelashes.