Q. I am wearing a tea-length bridesmaid dress in the middle of January. What type of coat can I wear? The dress is lower in the back.
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A. It’s best to look for a dressy jacket that is slightly cropped and doesn’t go below the hips or choose a 3/4 length that is the same length as the dress.


left to right: Nanette Lepore Turkish Delight Jacket, $415 at saks.com; Elie Tahari Riley Wool/Cashmere Coat, $798 at saks.com; Trina Turk 'Ellsworth' Satin Jacket, $498 at nordstrom.com
