Yes, definitely smart enough, it's all in the styling. They've presented it in a casual way (including the horror of pale shoes and black stockings, ghastly). Instead, imagine it worn with very fine denier black stockings, spike heel stillettos, pearl earrings, a smart updo and a little black pillbox hat, and a faux fur wrap in ivory. Wear a good watch and have scarlet nails. Would be a super glamorous look and no one would guess the dress was was a high street cheapie. On a weekend, the same dress worn with nude tights, peach ballet flats and a cream cardi and hair worn down, the same dress could work for a summer picnic. Perfect.