For Better or For Worse by Lynn Johnston for March 20, 2012

By the gods, I think she’s got it!

Then again, frontless, backless, sideless, and hipless seems to describe Ellie to a T.

Frontless? There’s one “for the guys”.

@kranadon: that’s just her problem, one piece bathingsuites aren’t available, they all have openings at certain places (front, back, side).

There isno problem ingenuity can’t solve, Elly. I just put on a old pair of just above the knee length denim shorts and a tee shirt. Oh yes, be sure you have on a very good bra if you go for that look. Practically a free bathing suit, comfortable, and nothing is hanging out that shouldn’t be.

Besides, in reality, no one really cares about what you are wearing unless it is totally bizzare. People are concerned about how THEY are looking. Just forget about yourself and make it your business to have fun!

If over thirty is the same as fat.

Yeah, definitely another conspiracy theory!!

I agree, puppybreath about not being concerned about herself. We go to the beaches in Spain for vacation sometimes, and women and men of all ages are wearing swimsuits (and no, the men are not all wearing Speedos) of different cuts. But it doesn’t matter because they are just enjoying themselves and you can tell.

I agree. Shorts and top…have fun!

glad i live in the mountains

You know … at 31, I’m going to be called the “old perv” at the College I go to (it happens to sit on the University campus … ;) ) every day it’s very hard to walk a straight line with out tripping over my jaw, as I see girls undress for summer.

There are much better places than poolside or the beach for fashion shows. Enjoy the water how you please – you can always put on a light flowing cover-up and use the sun as an excuse when with the larger group.

The beach is a place to get some exercise, sun, and be cooler than at home – enjoy.

You ought to check out a “family” nudist camp. Talk about Grannies!!! It still haunts me, and that was almost 40 years ago.

The only problems with “styles” is that what looks OK on an 18 to 25 year old – the fat 50s and 60s think they should fit into also. Doesn’t work.I remember a cartoon in Mad magazine once, at a pool party but one girl didn’t have a swim suit.“I’ve got an extra or two in my room – go up and put one on.”“OK”A few minutes later she struts out onto the pool area.“Where did you get that?”“White dresser, upper left drawer”“That’s my underwear drawer!”“EEEKKK!”(She was covering more with the underwear than the others were with bikinis!"

Oh no! Is Ellie turning into Cathy??

I didn’t know “Cathy” was back!

Hopefully all you drop dead gorgeous people will also become “Grannies” on the beach, then remember your comments!

What a shame the media tries to make us believe that 30 = old, fat and ugly.

I don’t agree. In 5 years when I’m 30, I’ll still be the same me…only 5 years wiser.

Where’s Elly going that she needs a bathing suit? Is she and John going to the Bahamas again?

If that were me, I’d just find the best-covering, best-fitting bathing suit I could find . . . then wear one of John’s t-shirts over it to cover up the rest!