Q: Do you carry vintage clothing?
A: YES! We pride ourself on offering authentic, clean and curated vintage clothing from the 1930's to Y2K. We have also several reproduction pieces depicting the 1950's, 60's, 70's and 80's.
Q:What do you have in your store besides vintage clothing and retro decorative items?
A: We have 3000 square feet of vintage, old school and retro items like vinyl albums, 45's, 8-track tapes and players, cassettes & players, small tv's, answering machines, film projectors, glassware, lamps & lighting, pictures, pillows, gloves, hankies, neckties, bathing & swimsuits, sunsuits, luggage, games, macrame, hook rug wall hangings, toys, Hess collectibles, perfume bottles, dinnerware, typewriters, ice buckets, clocks, mannequins, footwear, socks, scarves, aprons, lingerie, under garments, cuff links, belts, cookware, serveware, wall hangings, candles, boots, handbags & purses, stockings & tights, hats & caps, pedal cars, rocking horse, books, $5 jewelry, comforters & sleeping bags, puzzles, hat boxes & carriers, vases, mugs, ash trays, dolls & plush toys, head bands, sunglasses, blazers, leisure suits, disco shirts, guayabera shirts, Vintage concert tees & graphic tees.
Q: How does the rental styling work?
A: Like a good physician, first we ask questions about the event, how important the event is, if there is a costume contest and what your personal style encompasses. Then we custom style you with a one of a kind look from the top of your head to you twinkling toes. The cost is $150.00 flat fee which includes the rental for 5-7 days, the cleaning and the styling. Its unlimited pieces and accessories.
Q: How do I know what style is accuate if I'm going to an era themed party?
A: Melanie the owner is knowledgeable about all the tiny details of each era. Especially the 1970's as this was her high school timeframe. She will take the time to inform you on these details no matter which decade your party is dedicated.
Q:Who styles me on the rental side of your store?
A:The owner, Melanie, personally custom styles everyone interested in renting a head to toes costume or outfit.
Q: How long can one keep the rental costume?
A: Depending on when you rent it, usually 3-7 days. From the day of your event until the next time the store is open.
Q: What if my event is out of town, state, or country?
A: Honestly,our costumes travel all over the world. We're are not concerned with where it goes, only it coming back!
Q: Do you have vintage clothing for sale too?
A:Vintage Diversity vintage items for sale in store and online as well as rents head to toe styling and individual pieces for rent.
Q:Do you have manufactured costumes?
A:We have several "costumes" on a rack for those who want something quick, easy and cheap. Pretty much what you would find on the internet for 1950's, 1960's, 1970's, Renaissance fair, disco, hippie, flower child, go go girl, psychedelic,
Q:Do you have items available online for sale?
A:We have several ways to purchase. We have in store purchasing with thousands of vintage items for men, women or children. We also have two online stores on Etsy.com. Revivalofthefittest and Pupa Doll Vintage. Both may be accessed directly or may visit anyone of our social media platforms for the links. Facebook, Instagram, or website-VintageDiversity.com
Q: What is the difference between your store and a thrift or consignment store?
A: A thrift store is usually associated with a charity for which a 501C status is filed with the STATE. Their inventory is donated and most likely not cleaned.
Their 501C status also affords them special financial benefits which are not enjoyed by a retail store such as Vintage Diversity, which purchases and cleans their inventory. A consignment shop is similar to a retail shop. Their inventory is supplied by their consignors. The store owner sells for the consignor and a commission is received for selling.
Q: Do you consign vintage items?
A:We are not a consignment shop. Many confuse consignment with a store like mine. The items in my store were purchased, cleaned and curated. Consignment in term means a person leaves items with a store to be sold for them for a commission.
Q: Do you buy clothing?
A:We do buy authentic vintage clothing and other items (no resproductions) at a wholesale level. Now and then purchasing is suspended depending on time of year and whether the store is full or in need of new inventory. You may call to check that status during business hours of Wednesday-Saturday noon -5pm 954-566-7678.
Q: Will you have additional open hours for Halloween?
A:Due to the single employee and owner at retirement age, Vintage Diversity is unable to offer additional hours open for Halloween season.
Q: Do you offer costume jewerly?
A: We have all kinds of costume jewelry. From $5 on up. We have pearls, hippie necklaces, peace signs, Italian horns, zodiac signs, rings, signed pieces, earrings, bracelets, watches, cuff links, chokers, pins & brooches, hair decor, three piece sets, 1950's jewelry, 1960's jewelry, 1970's jewelry, 1980's jewelry, vintage eye glass cases,
Q: Do you carry furniture?
A:We have a few small pieces of vintage furniture such as, telephone desk, stereos, chairs, tables, and magazine racks from the 1950's and 1960's. But, generally, we have no room for items like sofas or larger fuirniture.
Q: Do you have kitchy decor from the 1970's?
A: Vintage Diversity has a lot of cool items from the 1970's and 1980's. Candles, lamps, lighting, serveware, barware, cookware, glassware, wall hangings, rugs, pillows, vases, character statues, ashtrays, ice buckets, bakeware, make up mirrors, coffee pots, clocks, pictures, paintings, mirrors, etc You can decorate your kitchen, livingroom, den, bedroom or dorm room with all the cool things we have.
Q: What is the most requested era of clothing?
A: Vintage Diversity has been open since the Fall of 2001. Although the 1920's Great Gatsby the totally tublular 1980's, the psychedelic 1960's and the sock hop 1950's are still asked for, the 1970's and Disco are still the most requested era of clothing and styling.
Q: Does Vintage Diversity buy fur coats?
A:Unfortunately there is no market for them here in Florida.
Q: Do you stock Clown wigs?
A:We do not carry clown wigs. We are "era" intensive and many styles of wigs available for rent for $20. Wigs for rent are Farrah, Shag, Afro, Afro Puffs, Mullet, Miami Vice Crocket, Willie Nelson, Mrs. Howell III, Page Boy, Rocker, Cyndie Lauper, Madonna, Elvis, Danny Zucko, Beatles, Punk, Beatnik, Mop top
