Retro Rosie

Love this little gem! Fun finds and reasonable prices. The staff is so sweet and helpful. I have been in quite frequent and always love talking to Kris, Nancy and Lisa. I have purchased bakelite jewelry, vintage clothing, antique cameras, side tables… etc

Don’t take offense to the two star rating this is a work in progress. The place was a little cluttered there is a lot to offer but the format is not what I’m used to. Friendly staff prices were okay I think they will have a winner here once they get a little organization I will stop in again when I’m in the area. The do offer some things you don’t see everywhere so someone that is involved has a good eye :-)

I passed this place on my way back from an appointment and missed my chance to turn into their parking lot — it’s on a one-​way part of Manatee — and sorely regretted it. I made it back a few days later. It’s about 3000sq. ft. of pure vintage awesome: lucite purses, vintage jewelry, hats of all descriptions, clothes for men and women, housewares, and a wedding dress alcove that’s absolutely gorgeous and amazingly soothing. I spent about an hour and a half just wandering through there.
The owners (I think?) were there, and were amazingly helpful in finding accessories for a 1960s repro wiggle dress I’d found elsewhere, and giving me general tips on where to find other reproductions (since vintage shoes do not generally show up in my size), and really did not mind my wandering around in starry-​eyed bliss at all. They were entertaining and willing to talk or let me browse at will. I really appreciated that courtesy — present, but not pushy.
The building is old (appropriate) and a little run-​down, but it works. I absolutely adored the place.