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Step 1
Know what you’re shopping for. Are you looking for a bathing suit for exercise and lap swimming? Are you looking for a skimpy bikini for a beach vacation? Are you looking for just a practical, every day suit?
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Step 2
Consider soliciting the help of a sales person at the store. The best thing you can do is to choose a suit that complements your body type and shape. A knowledgeable salesperson should be able to assist you in choosing the right style and size. Suits should feel snug, but not tight, and you should feel comfortable walking around in it, without parts falling loose or off.
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Step 3
Head to Academy Sports for an athletic, fitness-oriented suit, which has various locations around Austin and a wide array of practical swimwear. Or check out Lane Four Swim Shop, on Research Blvd. in North Austin, which specializes in competitive swimming suits and accessories and carries the top brands, like Speedo, TYR and Nike.
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Step 4
Head to Everything But Water, located near the Arboretum, for designer and more flashy suits and bikinis. They specialize in trend-setting swimwear and fashionable resortwear. To indulge the surfer inside, try Pacific Sunwear in Round Rock.
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Step 5
Try stores like J. Crew and the Gap for a more casual, everyday suit, which offer practical bathing suits at affordable prices, and work for any occasion where a suit is needed. The swimwear section at major department stores, like Nordstrom or Macy’s, is always a good choice. Most carry brands like Tommy Bahama, Ralph Lauren, and Nautica, that will fulfill your most casual or elegant bathing suit needs, to the more flashy, itsy bitsy polka dot number, if you so desire.
