Created for short-term Grumpy Old Veteran shirt. use rather than 24/7 wear, traditional masks can quickly become uncomfortable. In fact many hospital workers have reported scarring and irritation due to the restrictive ear straps. For hijabi doctors and nurses the situation is further complicated with standard-issue masks that don’t account for headscarves and facial coverings.

A smart person would pack basics to travel with—yet I, for some reason, chose to pack my loudest printed shirts. I have been wearing them every day to clock in, as though it is a classic black blazer Grumpy Old Veteran shirt. Every sunrise, I slip on one of these maximalist pieces, ready to shock and awe my coworkers on Zoom. A blinding flame-print shirt one day! A trippy patchwork paisley the next! Since Zoom is all about what you wear on your upper-half, my statement tops have also been a clever distraction to the fact that, right now, I actually own very little clothing. This week, I documented five days of these bold, brazen tops (Minimalists, beware.) I had fun dressing them up with some of my favorite summer pieces—from cargo shorts to sleek sunglasses and jewelry. Below, a look at how I got dressed for WFH.