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Looks like I will be going back to work....

Loreeb — Mon, 08 Jun 2020 19:55:59 GMT

around July 1st. Any suggestions on where to get some fashionable face mask to be worn 8 hours a day? LOL. Old Navy is back ordered ship date June 30th.

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gidgetgh — Mon, 08 Jun 2020 17:41:00 GMT

I've bought a bunch of face masks, some I like, some I can't wear at all.

My favorites are from Etsy. The vendor is themagicspool.

She ships immediately.

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cotton4me — Mon, 08 Jun 2020 17:42:17 GMT

I’ve ordered some pretty face masks from both of these vendors:

verabradley dot com

ginagomezphotography dot com

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Peaches McPhee — Mon, 08 Jun 2020 18:17:41 GMT

8 hours a day? Forget fashion. Get a surgical mask - they are much more breathable, and easy on/off.

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Janey2 — Mon, 08 Jun 2020 18:19:19 GMT

@cotton4me Just ordered from Gina G. She has some nice masks.Thanks

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Meowingkitty — Mon, 08 Jun 2020 19:11:54 GMT

I got some from Etsy, Zazzle which are nice. I've seen some from Brighton that look cute too and I've thought of getting those.

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Twoaces — Mon, 08 Jun 2020 19:56:25 GMT

You have gotten good Suggestions! If you are a wild animal supporter, , San Diego Zoo Global, has cute ones, too, and it’s is a great way to support this non profit organization. I would like to suggest that you might want to wear one to work and have one or two backups to change out through the day so the irritation on ears or face is shifted, and also to give you something fresh to breathe through as the day goes by.

Good luck, and stay safe and well!

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Loreeb — Mon, 08 Jun 2020 20:20:36 GMT

Thank you all for all of your tips. Just ordered some Hummingbird ones. They are washable so each night wash and wear the next day. They are adorable plus 1-3 days to ship out from the great state of FL to the great state of NJ. Should have them by the 1st. Fingers crossed!!

P.S. I will check out the San Diego Zoo as well. I like the idea of having a few with me to switch off thru the day, I will definitely do that!!

All please stay safe and well!!

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SunSprite — Mon, 08 Jun 2020 22:46:32 GMT

@Loreeb We got notified towards the end of last week that return to work was slotted for first of July also.

They included a stipulation that masks will be worn at all times, and that they could only be masks provided by the organization I work for. I mention that just in case your company may have a similar ruling.

Of course today we got word that they are rethinking the July 1st timing. My state's numbers are all heading decidedly in the wrong direction.

I just finished reading an article that the six states with the worst looking trends were Arkansas, Arizona, California, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Texas.

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deedledeedeedle — Mon, 08 Jun 2020 23:45:17 GMT

Hopefully you won't have to wear the N95 mask because they are hot and leave marks on your face

I, too, ordered some masks from Etsy and also purchased a set of 3 various denim shades from Rag & Bone.

Congratulations on your return to work

@SunSprite wrote:
@Loreeb We got notified towards the end of last week that return to work was slotted for first of July also.
They included a stipulation that masks will be worn at all times, and that they could only be masks provided by the organization I work for. I mention that just in case your company may have a similar ruling.

Of course today we got word that they are rethinking the July 1st timing. My state's numbers are all heading decidedly in the wrong direction.
I just finished reading an article that the six states with the worst looking trends were Arkansas, Arizona, California, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Texas.

dee

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desertrat8 — Mon, 08 Jun 2020 23:51:36 GMT

With all the testing happening, no wonder the cases rise.

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KarenQVC — Tue, 09 Jun 2020 00:16:45 GMT

@desertrat8 Who knows why they are rising. The impt. thing is the hospitalization and death rate. That is the bottom line.

Also, contact tracing will tell what behaviors led to the rise.

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Mindy D — Tue, 09 Jun 2020 04:41:53 GMT

@Loreeb wrote:
around July 1st. Any suggestions on where to get some fashionable face mask to be worn 8 hours a day? LOL. Old Navy is back ordered ship date June 30th.

@Loreeb @Zulily has tons of cute masks at great prices.

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homedecor1 — Tue, 09 Jun 2020 04:50:42 GMT

Not sure what area you live but the blue surgical type masks are everywhere!!!

In fact, today I even saw some cute masks for kids - had air vent.

Seems all the orders are coming in and stores have excss now people got them elsewhere...they were on "reduced rack".

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SurferWife — Tue, 09 Jun 2020 05:05:40 GMT

Your employer is not going to provide them? My employer mailed 2 face masks to all the employees at home when the shut-down began. I thought that was seriously awesome of them!

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tends2dogs — Tue, 09 Jun 2020 17:02:59 GMT

@homedecor1 The ones with the air vent offer no protection. Those are designed for athletes, not virus protection. They allow air in and out.

FYI

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qualitygal — Wed, 10 Jun 2020 17:14:30 GMT

Go to a store that sells fabric, and you can make your own.

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CelticCrafter — Wed, 10 Jun 2020 19:59:16 GMT

@qualitygal I have been sewing for over 50 years and that was the most unfun sewing project I ever did!

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patbz — Wed, 10 Jun 2020 20:39:47 GMT

@Loreeb : You might want to buy some " mask extenders"; they are inexpensive and allow you to wear the masks with earloops without putting the strain on your ears.

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haddon9 — Wed, 10 Jun 2020 20:42:30 GMT

@Peaches McPhee wrote:
8 hours a day? Forget fashion. Get a surgical mask - they are much more breathable, and easy on/off.

My thoughts too...you want to be comfortable and be able to breathe without your face breaking out.