Thanksgiving in Palm Beach: Where Resort Style Meets Social Season Glamour
If you’re planning to spend Thanksgiving in Palm Beach, consider this your cue to start curating your wardrobe and itinerary now. The timing is perfect not just for golden sunsets and ocean breezes, but because the Resort collections for “Winter in the Sun” are beginning to arrive, bringing with them a wave of sorbet pastels, playful accessories, and statement pieces designed to dazzle. Palm Beach isn’t just a destination it’s a mood, a lifestyle, and during the holiday season, a runway of its own.
The style code here is simple: dress to impress. Thanksgiving marks the unofficial start of Palm Beach’s social season, a time when luncheons, gallery openings, and charity galas fill the calendar. You may find yourself strolling Worth Avenue only to be stopped by @ClassofPalmBeach, the island’s unofficial street-style chronicler, who will ask with signature charm, “I love your outfit—can you tell us what you’re wearing?” And just when you think you’ve nailed the answer, she’ll follow up with her signature question: “What’s your favourite fragrance?” A query that often leaves even the most seasoned fashionistas momentarily stunned not because they don’t have one, but because their dresser is a curated museum of collectible bottles, each one a mood, a memory, a masterpiece.
Palm Beach style is rooted in colour, personality, and a touch of theatricality. Forget the minimal chic black-on-black look it’s simply not Palm Beach. Here, prints are always welcome, and iconic pieces with an ‘80s twist are your ticket to turning heads at The Breakers, The Colony, or Eau Palm Beach. Think oversized sunglasses, bold earrings, and silhouettes that move with the breeze. At the end of the day, Lilly Pulitzer remains the local fashion icon a reminder that Palm Beach was built on sunshine, spontaneity, and unapologetic joy.
From the Resort collections, one piece already causing a stir is the Chanel Ice Cream Minaudière in Plexi, Strass & Gold-Tone Metal. Rendered in white, pink, and light green, it’s a true treasure whimsical yet refined, and perfectly suited for a Thanksgiving brunch at Café Boulud or a sunset cocktail at HMF. Pink, of course, remains a perennial favorite in Palm Beach, especially when paired with sorbet pastels that invite mixing and matching. These hues echo the island’s architecture, its bougainvillea-lined streets, and the soft glow of its late-afternoon light.
Dolce & Gabbana continues to be a favourite among locals and visitors alike, especially with its boutique nestled inside the iconic Colony Hotel. Their Bouclé fabric sandals with Baroque DG detail are a masterclass in holiday glamour ideal for making an entrance or simply strolling up and down Worth Avenue with effortless flair. The brand understands Palm Beach’s unique blend of beachside ease and formal elegance, offering pieces that feel both celebratory and timeless.
Valentino’s Nocturne campaign also captures the island’s retro spirit, channeling the glamour of Marisa Berenson dubbed “the It Girl” by Yves Saint Laurent in the 1970s and granddaughter of Elsa Schiaparelli. Her presence evokes the kind of old-world sophistication that still lingers in Palm Beach’s air. Dakota Johnson, with her enduring connection to Alessandro Michele since his Gucci days, adds a modern edge to the campaign, bridging past and present in a way that feels deeply aligned with the island’s aesthetic.
Thanksgiving in Palm Beach is more than a holiday it’s a celebration of style, storytelling, and sensory indulgence. It’s where fashion editors, collectors, and creatives gather not just to escape the cold, but to embrace a season of color, connection, and curated beauty. Whether you’re sipping artisanal tequila at a private villa or answering fragrance questions poolside, one thing is certain: Palm Beach is always ready for its close-up. And this season, so should you be.
"Ready to answer @ClassofPalmBeach’s final question?"