She does not need to choose a hat. 
Mia has a date tomorrow. She has $2$ hats, $3$ dresses, and $3$ pairs of shoes. Now she wants to choose one dress and one pair of shoes. How many options does she have? 
Options:
1. $$6$$ 
2. $$8$$ 
3. $$9$$ 
4. $$12$$ 
5. $$18$$ 