This Sunday was the result of a “what if” scenario. I was in a department store change booth trying on bathing suits with a growing sense of doom. Everything seemed designed to accentuate my worst assets. My daughter was old enough to know not to escape and lead me on a chase through a busy mall, but the thought crossed my mind. What if I had to run out in public wearing the disastrous suit I was struggling into? This idea made its way onto the Sunday page, and the result was a flood of letters from other moms similarly disgusted by the cruel offerings foisted on us by bathing suit manufacturers.
It’s been a long time since I tried on a swimsuit, but I seem to recall a little label that said to try the suit on over your underwear. Her panties should be showing!
I know what sizes I wear, so just order online. Do the stores in the US sell the skirted swimmers separately from the matching panties? They do in Australia, which actually helps, two different sizes for me :)
Land’s End company used to have an online virtual size model. You entered your height, weight, and measurements, and your virtual model showed how it would look on your body from all angles. My model really was proportioned just like me, and it made swimsuit shopping so much more private and predictable. (you could get all separate pieces in whatever size you needed) It was a wonderful service, and I miss it greatly.
legaleagle48 about 2 years ago
Actually, that looks pretty good on you, Elly!
Enter.Name.Here about 2 years ago
Elly looks good for her age even in that very unflattering clown suit.
Last Rose Of Summer Premium Member about 2 years ago
Laughing out loud here!
Asharah about 2 years ago
Who designed the cups on that suit, Madonna?
Johnny Q Premium Member about 2 years ago
The best design for a woman’s swimsuit is vertical stripes! They make you look taller and thinner…
Tantor about 2 years ago
OMG
Alys France about 2 years ago
Typical. Nobody helps – they just gawp.
marshalljpeters Premium Member about 2 years ago
I didn’t know they let you try on swimwear in the store.
MuddyUSA Premium Member about 2 years ago
I love the green socks!
dcdete. about 2 years ago
Is it just a drawing mistake, but did Elly’s hips grow some 5 or 6 sizes larger between panel 4 and panel 7?
Gerard:D about 2 years ago
Lynn’s Comments:
This Sunday was the result of a “what if” scenario. I was in a department store change booth trying on bathing suits with a growing sense of doom. Everything seemed designed to accentuate my worst assets. My daughter was old enough to know not to escape and lead me on a chase through a busy mall, but the thought crossed my mind. What if I had to run out in public wearing the disastrous suit I was struggling into? This idea made its way onto the Sunday page, and the result was a flood of letters from other moms similarly disgusted by the cruel offerings foisted on us by bathing suit manufacturers.
vaughnrl2003 Premium Member about 2 years ago
See, this is why they invented kid leashes. God bless “them”.
rossevrymn about 2 years ago
nice
preacherman about 2 years ago
Hey, El, that suits for you: great legs and back. How about posing for me, sometime?
Johnnyrico about 2 years ago
Many things about this offering today are just simply hideous.
mrsdonaldson about 2 years ago
It’s been a long time since I tried on a swimsuit, but I seem to recall a little label that said to try the suit on over your underwear. Her panties should be showing!
Cincoflex about 2 years ago
I have no idea why she chose to try on THAT suit. The clown cups bra is pretty repulsive.
kaycstamper about 2 years ago
She probably pulled the suit up over her underpants, then removed the bra, and then finished putting the suit on!
Templo S.U.D. about 2 years ago
aaaaaaaand there goes off the store alarm too (security!)
micromos about 2 years ago
Keep you eye on the prize.
Atewl about 2 years ago
Welp, there goes breakfast…
paranormal about 2 years ago
I thought she’d be in panties and bra when she noticed April not in the changing room…
vickie.105 about 2 years ago
It would be much funnier if she still had her bra and panties on as she should when trying on a swimsuit.
stamps about 2 years ago
Don’t wear the suit; you scared the poor kid.
mindjob about 2 years ago
“Free at last….Free at last”
Atewl about 2 years ago
Also, has Lynn ever actually seen someone run before? I imagine Elly’s gait as something similar to Frankenstein’s monster.
Aladar30 Premium Member about 2 years ago
Children have the power!
Black76Manta about 2 years ago
One piece of advice, when you go shopping, never take your young daughter with you, they always run away out of curiosity “what’s out there”.
mmmmary about 2 years ago
Elly knows that April is, shall we say, a hand full, The kid should have been left at home with her care givers — Liz and Farley.
PammWhittaker about 2 years ago
I know what sizes I wear, so just order online. Do the stores in the US sell the skirted swimmers separately from the matching panties? They do in Australia, which actually helps, two different sizes for me :)
rasputin's horoscope about 2 years ago
Land’s End company used to have an online virtual size model. You entered your height, weight, and measurements, and your virtual model showed how it would look on your body from all angles. My model really was proportioned just like me, and it made swimsuit shopping so much more private and predictable. (you could get all separate pieces in whatever size you needed) It was a wonderful service, and I miss it greatly.
lindz.coop Premium Member about 2 years ago
If I was April, I’d run too.
nmb41 about 2 years ago
Why was she carrying April instead of putting her in a stroller? Who carries a toddler while shopping?
198.23.5.11 about 2 years ago
This Sunday strip is rated “R”.Parental guidance for viewing required.