Choosing chemo headwear isn’t always easy. Many women play it safe with understated, neutral shades. Maybe you don’t want to draw too much attention with bright colors either? Totally understandable—losing your hair can take a toll on your confidence. There’s nothing wrong with a simple chemo hat or scarf, but if you pair it with equally plain clothing, the overall look can quickly feel dull or sad. So how do you still look fresh and radiant when you cover your head with classic grey, blue, or black? Here are three top tips, straight from our new fall collection.

Tip 1: Pair with soft pastels

Pastels are fantastic tones that can give your face a soft, healthy glow. Many people would combine taupe, blue, or black with white, because that’s timeless and chic. But a soft pink or pastel blue blouse or sweater brings much more life to your complexion if you’re looking pale or tired during chemo. Just look at how this blush blouse in the photo brightens and softens the grey outfit. Or how the pastel blue sweater prevents the black-and-blue printed chemo hat from looking too harsh or cold.

Tip 2: Add a little sparkle

The secret to not looking washed out? A touch of sparkle. Think shiny jewelry, a collar with a golden accent, pearls—you name it. And don’t worry, you don’t need to overdo it or cover yourself in glitter. Tastefully chosen accents can work wonders. Notice how the stitched pearls on this burgundy sweater break the monotony of a solid top. Or how the grey cardigan is instantly more interesting thanks to the silver thread in its trim. That collar also catches extra light, reflecting beautifully onto your face. Two little tricks to wear sparkle without piling on heavy necklaces or earrings.

Tip 3: Shine in denim

Denim is the ultimate go-to to look fresher. It comes in every shade and wash, with or without details, frills, or ribbons… For every age, taste, and wardrobe there’s a perfect denim piece, whether it’s a jacket, blouse, or dress. From classic to rock & roll, feminine to edgy—denim is effortless. So why not pair your blue chemo hat with denim instead of a sweater or blouse in the same shade of blue? And see how this simple black-and-white striped hat instantly becomes a real fashion item when styled with denim instead of the obvious black or grey!

All chemo hats in these photos are from our Fall 2017 collection. Also looking for a trendy chemo scarf or hat?