Step into Revolve Clothing Exchange in St. Petersburg and it’s a bit like stepping into your most stylish friend’s closet. Colorful clothing racks line the floor and walls, cool tunes blare from speakers, and kitschy knick-knacks are sprinkled about. The Fourth Street shop has a lot of treasures to unearth, like a $60 Burberry trench coat, Rock and Republic jeans, and vintage Coach bags. And customers have a lot of treasures to unload, so it’s a win-win situation for everyone. So, here’s the deal—Revolve buys, sells and trades new, gently-used and vintage clothing, shoes and accessories. Gather up the best of what you are willing to trade or sell, and drop it off or shop around the store while you wait because store credit is offered at 30 percent of the selling price every day. Or drop in on Tuesdays or Fridays for a 20 percent cash trade. All items Revolve is not able to trade or sell are donated to family resources such as local women’s shelter CASA. USF students can take advantage of the 20 percent student discount offered on Wednesdays and additional deals can be found on the store’s Facebook page. But be warned, once you see it, you better snap it up because inventory moves fast around there. Although women’s clothing and accessories occupy most of the wall and floor space, most people don’t realize there is also a men’s clothing section. The shop suggests a few pointers for trading or selling: make sure clothing is clean and folded, with no stains or holes; trendy and well-known designers are top sellers; and items that coordinate with the current season (no wool coats in June please) are preferred. [box_light]Revolve Clothing Exchange 2000 4th St N St. Petersburg, FL 33704. (727) 399-7788 www.revolve.cx Hours: Monday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday to Friday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.[/box_light] Two more to try: [box_light]MEN’S UPSCALE: McB’s Men’s Clothing Broker 701 1st Ave. N St. Petersburg, FL 33701 (727) 258-4932 Hours: Monday to Saturday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. www.mensclothingbroker.com This upscale First Avenue North consignment shop has a fashionable supply of men’s clothing brands from Roberto Cavalli and Tommy Hilfiger, to one-of-a-kind vintage. Owner Kevin McBride has an exclusive deal for USF students. “We now offer a 10 percent discount with ID for USF students only,” he said. So go ahead and bring your best threads over to trade or sell. That unused Ralph Lauren wool jacket your parents gave you over the holidays could be traded for something more your speed. New consignments are taken every Wednesday from noon to 5 p.m. Check out the shop’s days of the week discounts such as Manic Mondays, where all labels beginning with “M” get a 20 percent discount. Visit the store’s website for more daily deals. [/box_light] [box_light] DOWNTOWN HIPSTER: MisRed Outfitters 615 Central Ave. St Petersburg, FL 33701 (727) 827-8310 Hours: Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. www.bemisred.com This jewel box of a used and vintage clothing shop, located in the heart of the trendy 600 Block on Central Avenue, has a hip vibe and even hipper selection of both women’s and men’s clothing, shoes and accessories. Offering a superior selection of vintage clothing, MisRed buys, sells and trades your gently used clothing and accessories. Trades are accepted on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and students can get a 10 percent discount with their ID on Wednesdays. Owner Sara Stonecipher can usually be seen helping customers pick out one-of-a-kind ensembles. [/box_light] Email: arts@crowsneststpete.com
Photos by Aimee Alexander
