diff --git a/resources/skins.vector.styles.legacy/skin-legacy.less b/resources/skins.vector.styles.legacy/skin-legacy.less
index 4e7ae76..133b048 100644
--- a/resources/skins.vector.styles.legacy/skin-legacy.less
+++ b/resources/skins.vector.styles.legacy/skin-legacy.less
@@ -12,6 +12,23 @@
 	@import './components/SearchBox.less';
 	@import './components/Sidebar.less';
 	@import './components/UserLinks.less';
+
+	// Overrides
+	// Since these override declarations in ResourceLoaderSkinModule they require
+	// the `skin-vector-legacy` class for greater specificity. See T288739.
+	// FIXME: This can be considered for removal in future or can be repurposed as a skin
+	// variable when modern and legacy Vector use different skin keys.
+	.skin-vector-legacy {
+		a.new {
+			color: #ba0000;
+		}
+
+		a.new:visited,
+		.vector-menu-tabs .new a,
+		.vector-menu-tabs .new a:visited {
+			color: #a55858;
+		}
+	}
 }
 
 @media print {