You may have pictured the holidays differently this year — with hair, without the hassle of chemo hats or scarves. Still, you want to be there, enjoy every family moment, and feel good in your own skin. Spending hours in front of the mirror isn’t realistic, but you can absolutely shine with the right touches. Here are three no-nonsense, practical tips to help you feel both stylish and confident while dealing with hair loss from chemotherapy.

It’s okay to feel like dressing up.

Tip 1: Make a statement with a necklace

If you’re keeping your look simple with a chemo hat or chemo scarf and a blouse or shirt in matching tones, add impact with a statement necklace. Go bold with color, or keep it timeless in silver or gold. Bonus: a long necklace elongates your silhouette and makes your upper body look slimmer. Feeling self-conscious about a high neckline after breast surgery? Wear a long, fluid necklace over a blouse or shirt — it gives the elegant illusion of a low-cut neckline.

Tip 2: Pair the right chemo hat with your little black dress

Love the timelessness of a black party look? If your little black dress has been waiting for weeks, don’t let a pale complexion or missing lashes and brows dull your glow. Skip the black-on-black combo — a black head covering with a black outfit can feel heavy and shorten your silhouette. Instead, choose a lighter-toned chemo hat or scarf. It instantly brightens your face and visually elongates your look.

Tip 3: Go bold with color

Color doesn’t just light up your complexion — it lifts your mood too. Slip into a blouse or dress in a standout shade and keep the rest of your outfit simple. This season, pink is stealing the spotlight, but bright blue or a warm mustard hue works just as well. A strong color choice gives you that much-needed boost, the kind that helps you feel a little more like ‘superwoman’ at the holiday table, despite hair loss.

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