The Perfect Pair: Elegant Coats for Your Formal Wear

The Perfect Pair: Elegant Coats for Your Formal Wear

They say that first impressions are the most important, so on an occasion that calls for the elegance of a sophisticated dress, choose a coat that is worthy of the spotlight. Because your outerwear is as much a part of your outfit as your heels, coordinate your coat just as you would any other aspect of your ensemble.

Whether you are walking the red carpet or attending a wedding, here are our fool-proof pairings for your dresses and jackets.

The Long & the Short of it

A short dress that shows off your legs will feel freeing after cold days of itchy wool trousers and stiff jeans, but it will also leave you exposed to the elements. Offset your daringly high hemline with an ankle-grazing coat that will protect your gams from goosebumps.

The Full Story

Don’t wrestle a full skirt into a constricting coat. Give your dress a little breathing room with a kimono-inspired coat that ties at the waistline. The belt will accentuate your dramatic silhouette and keep you warm.

Boy Meets Girl

When you choose one in a knee-grazing length, a slip dress can walk the line between sexy and elegant. Contrast this ultra-femme frock with a menswear-inspired jacket. A structured overcoat in navy or gray is the perfect backdrop for tailored details.

Get Skirty

A flirty fit-and-flare is the best party dress. A rambunctiously short skirt and bodycon corset need a coat that can handle the drama, so find one that mimics its fit. A fitted jacket that gives way to a flared skirt makes for a statement silhouette.

Oft-quoted and oh-so-true, elegance isn’t about getting noticed, but it will make you memorable. Make your first impression the one that lasts, when you show up in an elegant coat and dress that are the perfect match.

‘Elegance is good taste plus a dash of daring.’ -Carmel Snow

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