Revolve Clothing Exchange — Local services in Saint Petersburg

I question the knowledge of good vintage and knowing about the different, eclectic styles for others. I have spent a great deal of money in there recently. Honestly, I think I bought all of the things that fell within my needs though. Left the store not spending all my credit. The employee with the long pink braid extensions doesn’t seem to understand vintage and passes on things that make sense for the market. I went back into the store after I saw she forgot to take a skirt that belonged to a vintage, leopard fur collared black jacket she accepted. However, I told her the cute, black, pencil skirt was part of the set and said she could have it. She said she didn’t know it was a set (even though they were folded ever so neatly together and share the same tags) She also stated, “ I don’t want it, we won’t sell it as a set.” Really? I’m offering it to you for free and it’s part of a set; how does one split up a vintage set? Price it just for the jacket then, if you will, and let the buyer decide. Maybe she wanted it for herself, who knows. But the skirt was a freebie I was kind enough to throw it in for the sake of all vintage sets out there. I used to operate a vintage clothing store and I get it. I don’t think this girl has a clue. She’s accepted my items twice, but there won’t be a third. On the other hand, the girl that accepted my items last Tuesday rocked. She seemed to know what to look for. Brown, mid shoulder length hair, I think with a splash of color in the front? Sorry, if I knew your name I’d give you proper kudos. I loved Revolve in Ybor, but as long as some of the sub-par service continues I don’t think I need to drive to St. Pete to spend my money. I’ll take my leftover bag of perfect condition men’s, women’s Levi’s jeans and shorts, and true, vintage, etc. elsewhere. You can have my ugly, beige, flowered Sonoma shorts from Kohls that I still see hanging on the rack. 😝

On another note, I had my eleven year old with me today, and there was a mom with her small child in the store. Tone down the F-bombs when kids are around. It’s very unprofessional as it is but gross around kids. Moms with kids like to...

Tampa, yes. St Pete, nope.

Update : just gave them another try. Four team members (including the same store manager) talking at the counter. No one greeted us. No one offered us assistance. In fact no one took the time to even acknowledge we were in the store. Not one break in their conversation regarding their current "obsessions". Found two cute items and once again felt like we were interrupting in order to check out. No changes in behaviour , and at this point not worth the disrespect to shop there again.

Stars based on an average. Tampa team presents as customer oriented without hovering. Vibe is positive, welcoming, and fun. Opinions and encouragement, when requested, are friendly and genuine. Overall a 5.

St Pete, however, always feels like we've interrupted a teenager's sleepover. Conversations remain between the team, with little or no effort to engage with customers... who appear to be an annoyance, not a priority. (Note to team : the store is too small for you to have a conversation at the register that everybody doesn't hear. So if you're going to speak poorly of your customers, mebbe do it out in the car park? ) Leadership lacks maturity and critical thinking skill, team runs anywhere between disinterested and snarky.

Merchandise in both stores is interesting and well curated. Prices are fair (and sometimes surprisingly low). Fun to shop for unique finds.

Editing to add - in response to some reviews that mention that the shop isn't really vintage... there's probably truth in that. It's more of an exchange than a vintage store. That being said, we still find fun, quirky, and unusual items, so.... No, it's not LaFrance. You won't find a single needle tailored guayabera in the men's section, nor panorama of 50's party dresses in ladies. But it's shoppable and, depending upon the location, fun. (Remember - not St Pete).

This is a great business, that's been around a while. Would hate to see it diminish... deserves local support (and more customer...

I’m the owner of a boutique thrift exchange in Sarasota. I never know what to expect when I’m going into another store in my trade, but this experience was, well.. not very pleasant. First of all, I walked a couple of miles to get there, which is cool... I love checking out new neighborhoods. When I asked if they had a restroom, the girl on the counter couldn’t have given less of a **. If you’re gonna cater (mostly to women) and you have a restroom, it’s simple courtesy to let your customers use it. I understand that it’s not a “public“ restroom and that you have to control your traffic flow… but personally, I can’t shop when I have to pee. She just told me - rudely- that I could go down the street to Panera. I’m not sure who the owner is or who needs to read this? But your help has a giant attitude. I ended up dropping 60 bucks anyway, but I probably would’ve spent three or four times that amount if I didn’t feel like my business was so unwanted. Try to remember that a lot of people are scraping money together to buy gasoline, so buying a pair of $50 pair of thrifted jeans is a luxury. And when you’re shopping for a luxury, you should be treated with a modicum of courtesy. Owner to owner, if my help acted that way? they wouldn’t have a job tomorrow. Stuff is nicely displayed and merchandised, but the...