If there’s one thing to give thanks for this holiday, it’s Valentino. Since 2009, the fabled Italian label, under the helm of designers Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pier Paolo Piccioli, has been both a critical hit and a win with young starlets like Alexa Chung and Keira Knightley, who scorn skin-tight Hervé Leger in favor of their prim and proper threads. Since this austere elegance looks strikingly reminiscent of sober Pilgrim garb, we’d say it’s safe to gobble up this trend and stuff your closet with one of these modest proposals.
True gem
You might get accused of vanity, but it’s worth sticking your neck out for this crystal-embellished collar, $99 at Ted Baker London, 107 Grand St.
Clean slate
Stick with a small, muted bag to conceal your worldly possessions, like this scallop-embossed crossbody you can find for $195 at isabellafiore.com.
Bow down
Add a subtle flair under your suit jacket with this Iris & Ink satin blouse, $125 at theoutnet.com.
Higher order
Big buckles are truly a thing of the past, so we’re calling this fashion-forward heel “Pilgrim’s Progress.” Jeffrey Campbell leather mules, $160 at urbanoutfitters.com.
Purity ring
A little bit of gold is something to believe in. Bing Bang gold plate ring, $68 at shopbop.com.
Needle points
Jackets with collars are key, especially cropped ones with fun patterns. Minju Kim for H&M woven jacket, $79.95 at H&M, 1328 Broadway.
Night cap
A conical hat would just be comical. Keep it modern with this Genie by Eugenia Kim felt cloche hat, $80 at eugeniakim.com.
Heavenly sky
Nothing says Pilgrim like black and white, but you can easily brighten it up for a less somber look. Just stick to soft, pretty shades, as seen in this sky-blue silk dress by Carven, $535 at farfetch.com.
Drape escape
When covering up this winter, don’t forget you do have options. Coats are cool, but capes are great. Oasis wool-blend cape, $160 at oasis.andotherbrands.com.
Sweet pleat
At long last, the midi skirt has remade its mark. Try it in playful pink — you’ll be far from looking mumsy. Spliced midi skirt, $110 at Topshop, 478 Broadway.
Moveable feast
The illusion of a buckle is more chic than the real thing. Leather and stone flats, $378 at katespade.com.
