One of the hottest new facial fashion accessories to emerge during the last century is the prosthetic mustache or “MO”.  But it’s more than just a fashion statement, MOs can save male genitalia too …

During the month of MOvember, the City of ReMO team was “Changing the face of mens’ health” by growing MOs to raise everyones awareness of mens’ health issues especially prostate and testicular cancer.  To celebrate their smashingly successful campaign, the team hosted a ‘Stache Bash.

There was only one rule at the bash: no entrance without a MO which applied to the ladies as well.  Fortunately, these were some daring and creative gals who had no reservations about rocking a seriously silly upper lip (or forehead or breast or …).

New and fertile ground was broken that evening as MOs made from tubular crinoline, herbs, feathers, and a variety of other materials made their debut.  It was amazing to see women wearing “normal” prosthetic mustaches becoming common-place in the presence of some haute mustachio’d couture.

Our experience at the bash made at least one thing clear: Woman + MO = Pure Genius.  It’s an absolutely hillarious, simple, and ridiculous fashion statement that is so versatile it can be paired with just about anything.  It’s the perfect way to let everyone you meet know that you aren’t too serious … though you might still be looked at as too cool.

If you’re not feeling up to the challenge of designing and manufacturing your own MO, there are a number of places to purchase them in a variety of styles.  NifNaks has a brilliant line of traditional prosthetic “Moustachios” made from wool.  In a pinch, simple fake mustaches can be scored at any novelty store.

If you don’t like the idea of sticking things on your face due to sensitive skin or a variety of other reasons, there are a few alternative methods to accomplish a similarly MO-tastic effect.  Two of the better alternatives we noticed at the party were MO-on-a-stick and MO-rings both of which can be used to temporarily simulate the presence of a MO.

We look forward to seeing this lesser-known fashion accessory more frequently in and around our community’s celebrations.  Finally, if you’re proud of your MO and have a picture you’d like to share, please email it to us!