STORES WE LOVE Swimwear


music store and the most well stocked in terms of new releases from both indie and major label artists, as well as deluxe reissues (save your pennies for that William Onyeabor box set!). Stay current on homegrown musicians by consulting the Texas best-seller charts, and keep an eye on the shop’s events calendar for information on in-store performances. Records nerds should wander through the extensive music- centric book and film sections. à 600 N Lamar Blvd (512-474-2500, waterloorecords.com)


FOR SPEAKERS, TOO


The Sound Gallery Preaching a fidelity-first philosophy to listening, the Sound Gallery houses a museumlike collection of vintage amplifiers, speakers and turntables that look as good as they sound, and the record shelves are finely curated. Owner Marc Campbell is compulsively helpful and happy to guide customers through the deep selection of canonical albums, ranging from metal to jazz to electronic and even those honoring recently fallen heroes like Prince and David Bowie. The store gets bonus points for an espresso bar in the back that serves Four Barrel Coffee. à 4930 S Congress Ave (512-745-7917, soundgallery austin.com)


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Sunroom


STILL&SEA Nestled within a small strip


mall on South Lamar Boulevard, STILL&SEA offers luxe swimsuits behind a narrow, colorful storefront. There’s a sporty vibe to most of the pieces here, and brand names include Acacia Swimwear, Aila Blue and Stone Fox Swim. Swimsuits are separated by colorblock and prints, with most separates ranging from $80 to $100—though there’s usually a discount bin in the back. Try on your new water wear in the spacious changing area, which also boasts a retail section selling jewelry and lotions. à 2110 S Lamar Blvd (512-326-1443, stillandsea.com)


Everything but Water Good luck visiting an


Everything but Water store and leaving without a complete poolside ensemble. The boutiques (there are two in Austin) not only offer a massive selection of one- and two- piece options—brands include


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Flagpole Swim, Nanette Lepore and Paula Beachwear—but also sell gorgeous cover- ups, feminine sundresses and accessories like scarves, sunglasses and footwear. Separates average around $60, while one-pieces start around $100. à 10000 Research Blvd (512-346-2682) · 3211 Palm Way #150 (512-833-9410) · everythingbutwater.com


Sunroom While Sunroom includes more


than just swimwear—the women’s shop at South Congress Hotel sells jeans, jumpsuits and breezy tops—the poolworthy section is strong. You’ll find stripes and solid pastels as well as a large selection of modern one-pieces with serious plunge from brands like Mara Hoffman, Araks and Stella McCartney. Pair your purchase with an Iro Yosuzi sun hat, and you’re ready to make an entrance. à 1603 S Congress Ave (512-524-2197, sunroomaustin.com) n Erin Kuschner


May 11–August 16, 2017 Time Out Austin


PHOTOGRAPHS (FROM LEFT): COURTESY ANTONE’S RECORD SHOP; COURTESY SUNROOM


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