What Was She Thinking?

It is Valentines day, and today there are plenty of adorable couples out and about holding hands and enjoying being in love.

While out this morning with my own Valentine, I saw one such young couple.

They were adorable and probably a new couple as they seemed to be trying very hard to impress one another.

However, in trying to impress her date the girl's dress choice created some confusion to the outside world. Dressed in only a black strapless mini dress with a sweetheart neckline complete with lace detail, she seemed misplaced on this casual Sunday morning. The dress was also an odd choice for a morning in February....yes, it was beautiful today, but it is still winter!

Perhaps they had a very fancy dinner planned, but it seemed to me that 11am was far to early to be dressed up for dinner. Even Audrey Hepburn's classic LBD in 'Breakfast at Tiffany' was day time chic for the era, and let's face it, very few of us can pull off what Audrey could. So,.....

What was she thinking?

To use this particular type of garment in a great day to night ensemble, I have a few options for those of you who may find that must-wear-now dress, even if it is a bit early in the day!

A great cardigan would have made this look work. Either a cute cropped 'cardi', or a longer belted knit jacket would be perfect. An edgy option is a great vest. Again your choice among the many styles would stylishly dress down the dress. From a softer knit vest to a structured men's wear inspired vest would add simple day time style. Finally a funkier shoe choice like a bright chunky heeled sandal would look hip and be completely surprising (in a great, non-confusing way)

So next time you find yourself desiring to wear a coctail dress to breakfast, consider these options, even if you are on a hot date!