Per AOC’s post, when protesting, you should wear nondescript clothing in solid colors, preferably in layers, too, in case one layer is exposed to chemicals. Other resources suggest packing a fresh pair of clothes and storing it in a plastic bag for similar purposes. According to Popular Science, when it comes to clothing, the less skin showing and the denser the fabric, the better equipped you are if the police end up utilizing tear gas during a protest. Given that tear gas adheres to moisture on the skin, the more covered you are with fabric, the less surface area there is for the gas to stick to, so wear long pants and long-sleeves if you can.