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21 June 2011

So Your Date Drives a Vespa

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This happened to me recently, I went on a date with a guy who drove a Vespa and as I was getting ready for the date I had difficultly trying to figure out what to wear. It makes looking pretty a little bit harder because you are about to hop on the back of a scooter and throw on a helmet.

Jeans and trousers are a must. As much as you would like to have on a cute skirt or dress, there is nothing graceful or ladylike about climbing onto the back of these things...believe me!  And some sort of sensible shoe is essential. You cannot wear anything that isn't strapped onto your little tootsies or they will be gone. 
If the weather is nice you may be able to forgo a jacket but it doesn't get quite cool on there with the wind whipping past you. 

As for your hair, ladies, there is nothing sexy about shoving your newly blown-out hairdo into a helmet. Not going to lie... However, I assure you, that looking cute while riding on the back of a Vespa is possible!

Here are my tips...
1. Bottoms with legs, no skirts or dresses
2. A great strappy sandal in the Summer or rock a great motorcycle inspired book in cooler weather
3. A denim jacket or a cute blazer if its a bit chilly
4. Always have a hair tie to keep your hair from whipping you in the eyes (more importantly, your dates eyes)
5. We're your most attractive asset on your sleeve...your confidence! While you may be saying "oh my word" your body language will be saying "I got this!"
6. Sit back, hold on tight and enjoy the view!

or you could go bottomless like her...


Photo from Coolshowcase