The coat you wear over a gown is seen twice: at the door on the way in, and in every photograph on the way out. These 10 coats, $770 to $880 in sizes 2 to 14, are the ones we cut for that walk. Each closes over a full skirt without crushing it and opens cleanly at the coat check.

The Nicole wool wrap coat in black or gray herringbone is the classic over a black gown. The Linea ivory belted coat is the answer over navy, bordeaux, or black when you want the coat to be seen. The Emma jacquard light coats in silver or teal floral are for the dinner where the coat stays on. The Iris short tailored coats sit above the knee and let a long skirt show. The Rea cream jacquard trench and the Paula with faux-fur collar and cuffs complete the group.

All are made in our atelier in Pozarevac, Serbia, in small runs, and are dry clean only. Orders ship from California within a business day. Returns are free for 30 days.

Read what to wear over an evening gown, then choose the gown in evening dresses.