Face it, there’s nothing worse than going out with a large group of girls. It’s social death — you inevitably get swallowed by or end up chained to your posse, most of whom probably look and dress similar to you. This summer, I suggest slimming down. Cut the fat and drop the entourage. They’re only stifling your potential.

I know it’s scary to tread social waters sans the company of twenty of your best best friends, but take a second to consider some people of the moment and their preferred going-out decorum. Lindsay: always with an entourage. Result? Rehab. Britney: entourage. Result: rehab. Paris: entourage. Result: jail.

On the other side of the coin, you have cute, chic couplets of girls who travel lightly with people they actually might have genuine relationships with. There are the stalwart Olsens, the original, authentic friend - twins, cool as the day is long. New on the block is the dynamic duo of Keira Knightly and Sienna Miller, who make quite a complimentary and fine - boned couple (and are so close that they are reportedly shopping for vacation homes near each other).

These days, it’s almost better to go out with a hot girl rather than a hot guy (and the hot girl will always call you the next day to repeat the process, and then some). So free yourself from your wolfpack, find a friend who is willing to brave the crowds with you and you alone, nonchalantly coordinate your outfits and watch your lives change for the better.