Twitter Reacts to 'Distance But Make It Fashion' Prompt

By Kristy Puchko | Social Media | March 30, 2020 |

By Kristy Puchko | Social Media | March 30, 2020 |

With so many sheltering in place, there’s a big debate raging internally within millions of Americans: should I put on pants today? If you’re not going to the office, to the club, or to see your friends in person, why bother with all the fuss of make-up and dress-up? Well, because sometimes it helps just to flex and feel pretty.

New Yorker staff writer Rachel Syme gets it, and so has been encouraging others to follow her lead by treating Sunday as an excuse to get fancy while maintaining social distance. Thus the hashtag #distancebutmakeitfashion was born.

A REMINDER THAT TOMORROW, ON SUNDAY, #distancebutmakeitfashion HAPPENS AGAIN https://t.co/xqjVNVPCgF

— rachel syme (@rachsyme) March 29, 2020

Selfies poured in as Twitter users took it to the hallway like it was a runway.

Ok this week I really went for it. Velvet floral dress, big hoops, & winged eyeliner. Thanks for giving me a reason to get out of my sweatpants! 🌸#distancebutmakeitfashion pic.twitter.com/27YkkvDSsJ

— Sarah Kay (@kaysarahsera) March 29, 2020

Me and the hubby. Healthy thoughts to you and yours, @rachsyme. #distancebutmakeitfashion pic.twitter.com/P34TRWCHtv

— Tara Boyle (@taranoelleboyle) March 29, 2020

Almost didn’t participate bc I was tired, but I did it anyway bc i had been looking forward to it! Soo…a thrifted vintage capelet that still feels too fancy to wear anywhere + 👗 from ASOS that always gives me Lydia from beetlejuice vibes #distancebutmakeitfashion pic.twitter.com/fLVBskOkuc

— eriquarantine 🎀👻 (@iamericaleigh) March 30, 2020

OK @rachsyme I may have gone a wee bit overboard here. Faux fur, sequins AND feathers. But I’ve been living in yoga gear for the last week and so I damn well went for it. #distancebutmakeitfashion pic.twitter.com/NshFFVYxYp

— Jessica Goldman (@ApplauseMeter) March 22, 2020

Pretending I’m a villainous heiress in a 1930s screwball comedy. (I need to alter this to fit me better, but I’m a sucker for a novelty print.) #distancebutmakeitfashion pic.twitter.com/M2yUXrk7Ai

— A.S. Paul (@aspaul) March 30, 2020

Eventually I will run out of ball gowns to watch Tiger King in, but today is not that day #distancebutmakeitfashion @rachsyme pic.twitter.com/6cI8Cm3jTf

— Gabrielle Williott (@grabbyelle) March 29, 2020

It’s patterns week here on Project Quarantine @rachsyme #distancebutmakeitfashion pic.twitter.com/sBvZmGJFQB

— Gabrielle Williott (@grabbyelle) March 22, 2020

It's Sunday…we're wearing outfits!
A jacket I never wear because it has no pockets, but who needs pockets in quarantine?
Also, thrifted purple suede pumps.#distancebutmakeitfashion pic.twitter.com/zxox4Ar34R

— prettybluelites (@prettybluelites) March 29, 2020

Me: I never know how to pose for photos like this, I'm so awkward!
13yo: That's the one. #distancebutmakeitfashion pic.twitter.com/CHK2tjwQ4x

— Melanie (@grammar_girl) March 29, 2020

Participating in @rachsyme’s #distancebutmakeitfashion because I will take literally any excuse to dress up.

🎶 Put on your Sunday clothes when you feel down and out 🎶 pic.twitter.com/ZBt7SQOzPC

— Paige Noel Kiser (@paigenkiser) March 29, 2020

#distancebutmakeitfashion there’s a delightful challenge @rachsyme started to dress up and wear something fancy & neglected this quarantine Sunday…here we have a velvet maxi dress and lots of pins I don’t usually wear cause warm LA temps and curious cat pic.twitter.com/tYIGi75vsg

— Perculia @ Wowhead 🖤🌺 (@perculia) March 22, 2020

At @LauraMLippman’s suggestion, I found #distancebutmakeitfashion, and it did raise my spirits. Thanks for the idea/inspiration to break out the faux fur and hat, @rachsyme! pic.twitter.com/jdcnwC7efR

— Monica Castillo (@mcastimovies) March 22, 2020

Camel scarf, navy suit, with Minnetonka slippers as nod to the fact that we’re sheltering in place.#distancebutmakeitfashion pic.twitter.com/BdAy9zjPUP

— Erich (@ER1CH) March 29, 2020

The four year old demanded we dress up like “teenager girl prom queens” today so we are, in fact, accidentally participating in #distancebutmakeitfashion pic.twitter.com/F8YlhigMPD

— Amber Sparks🪓 (@ambernoelle) March 29, 2020

All dressed up and no place to Zoom.#distancebutmakeitfashion pic.twitter.com/xmpPQJeLbZ

— Becca Joy (@beccajoydesign) March 29, 2020

@rachsyme #distancebutmakeitfashion
Lifetime of collecting art jewelry 1. shredded rubber and gold rubber bands with basic @ewarren foundation pic.twitter.com/uXKBVRnKx4

— Linda Hirshman 🏊🏻‍♂️ (@LindaHirshman1) March 29, 2020

"Accessories are like vitamins to fashion." @annadellorusso

Your Mission: Handle deadly germs, but make it #fashion.

Inspired by @rachsyme's #distancebutmakeitfashion#LGBTQuarantine #ShareAFactNoOneAskedFor pic.twitter.com/NTwp1nI3Xs

— Jamie Benson (@jamiebenson) March 29, 2020

sweatpants are essential workers. let them rest. #distancebutmakeitfashion pic.twitter.com/To2pCUSzKL

— daisy (@daisychandley) March 29, 2020

Take it from the aunties of Pushing Daisies, just because you’re a shut-in doesn’t mean you can’t be fabulous.