THE sunshine cometh -- and along with Spring's early weather offering this week comes a potentially worrying spectre.

As THE fashion story of the summer is likely to be the ultra mini skirt about the size of a wide belt, can we request some serious thought on this matter for any local female over 25, with cellulite and not stick-thin?

Yes, people will be looking at you, love. But it will be a mixture of wonder, concern for your mental welfare, and a large amount of "what does she think she looks like!"