I love it when the warmer weather hits. We throw open the windows, drag out the lawn furniture, sit outside, grill out, make fresh-churned ice cream and fly kites. We, and I use that term loosely, also tend to get a little freer with our attire. Shorts and T-shirt, flip-flops, sundresses and bathing suits.

But then, for some of us who shall remain nameless, it can get a little too free. I think it’s safe to say that there are some things that none of us should ever wear or do.

• Please do not wear leopard-print hot pants with flip-flops while walking down a city block. In addition, the waist band of said pants are not designed to hold your cell phone. It’s a look but not necessarily one that is serving you.

• Sundresses are great and they allow you to look nice and stay cool on a hot day. However, if you are, how shall I say this.. umm well-endowed, please don’t go bra-less. I say this as your friend not your judge. Put your best foot forward and keep the undergarments working in your favor.

• Sadly, we all reach an age where having any words printed on your rear end is not the best look. Some of us learned this long ago as we had a backside that we did not need to bring any additional attention. But really, if you have graduated from college, are a parent or definitely if you are an AARP member, you do not fall into the category of needing to wear clothing that has a brand advertisement on your butt.

I am not a fashion expert nor am I a supermodel. So please take this as I intended, which is from a place of love. If I ever opted to slide on some leopard-print hot pants, or leopard-print pants of any kind, I do hope that someone would stop me.

Let’s do each other a favor this summer and keep it classy ladies.

Sunshine & Sarcasm,

G