Amy Schumer wears her ‘fanciest dress’ to receive Covid vaccine: ‘I feel excited and hopeful’

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Amy Schumer celebrated receiving her Covid-19 vaccine by wearing her “fanciest dress” and telling jokes at the vaccination site. I hope you do too.” The 39-year-old, who wrote on her Instagram Stories that she had worn her “fanciest dress” for the occasion, then encouraged others to dress up for their vaccine appointments as part of a charity movement in support of Pencils for Kids, Inc. “If you want to join me and support@pencilsforkidsinc take a pic of yourself getting the vaccine in your best suit or nicest dress. “Nice way to show respect to the people working there who understand the enormity of what it is they are doing.” open image in gallery Amy Schumer wears her ‘fanciest dress’ to receive vaccine The comedian concluded the caption expressing her gratitude to the heroes administering the vaccines to New Yorkers, writing: “Thank you heroes. I love you New York and everyone working at this site.” open image in gallery Amy Schumer wears her ‘fanciest dress’ to receive vaccine Schumer is not the only person to receive the vaccine while making a fashion statement, as a new trend has seen people dress up to get their Covid-19 vaccines.