Vinyl Cat Woman Mask

Black vinyl, cut to cover the eyes and the bridge of the nose, and nothing else. You stay recognizable and not recognizable at the same time, which is the only thing a good mask is asked to do. The shine is the part that makes it read as deliberate rather than as a leftover from a party bag.

It fastens at the back and sits clear of the eyes, so you can actually see across a room, hold a conversation and find your drink. Wear it with a catsuit, a slip dress, a corset, or with a plain black outfit when the mask is meant to be the only event. It suits a masquerade, a costume night, or a private evening where a little anonymity is the entire point. Wipe the vinyl with a damp cloth and let it air dry, and store it flat so the shape holds.

Cheap masks either dig into the nose or slip down until you are looking through your own cheekbones. This one is cut to sit above the sightline and tie off at the back, which is why it stays on long enough to matter.

• Style: Eye mask covering the eyes and bridge of the nose
• Material: Vinyl
• Fastening: Ties or fastens at the back
• Care: Wipe with a damp cloth, air dry, store flat
• Available in: Black, One Size