How can I have the jQuery UI Datepicker appear to the left of the input field?

Question

The project I'm working on uses IE8, frames and absolute positioning. One of the frames is too small but I cannot change the size due to requirements of the project. I've included the jQuery UI datepicker but it appears directly over the field (no room above or below for it to appear).

I want to instead have the datepicker display off to the left hand side of the input. Is there a way I can do this? I've tried this code so far in a test page but still cannot get the position changed from below.

      $(".date").datepicker({
        changeYear: true,
        dateFormat: 'mm/dd/yy',
        constrainInput: true,
        yearRange: 'c-125:c+125',
        showAnim: "", 
        showOptions: { direction: "up" }
      });